Benjamin Lederer
Student
Ardsley,CT
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Leader in Training Director
Camp Nejeda
Newton, NJ
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided leadership and guidance to a group of 16-year old Leaders in Training
- As a member of senior staff, acted as role model to Leaders in Training, campers, and coworkers
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Nejeda
Newton, NJ
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked with diabetic children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Helped children manage their diabetes on a physical and emotional level.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
Diabetes Technology Facilitator
Camp Nejeda
Newton, NJ
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in diabetes management and care of children with diabetes.
- Supervised the delivery of insulin during meal times.
- Assisted in the changing of campers' insulin pump sites.
- Changed insulin delivery rates, carbohydrate ratios, and correction factors of diabetic campers as per recommendation of endocrinologist on campus.
- Led nightly talks with cabin groups where children were encouraged to discuss different aspects of life that diabetes has affected.
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Nejeda
Newton, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with diabetic children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Helped children manage their diabetes on a physical and emotional level.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Nejeda
Newton, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with diabetic children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Helped children manage their diabetes on a physical and emotional level.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
Education
Science in Society Program, Pre-Medicine
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT 09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ardsley High School
Ardsley, NY 09.2017 - 06.2021
Volunteering
- Shadowed Orthopedic Surgeon (May 2023 - June 2023)
- Founder & Lead Volunteer, Ardsley Birding Club (2020)
- Ardsley Cares Day (2018, 2019)
Timeline
Leader in Training Director
Camp Nejeda
07.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Nejeda
06.2023 - 07.2023
Diabetes Technology Facilitator
Camp Nejeda
06.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Nejeda
06.2022 - 08.2022
Science in Society Program, Pre-Medicine
Wesleyan University
09.2021 - Current
Senior Camp Counselor
Camp Nejeda
06.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Ardsley High School
09.2017 - 06.2021
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