Brianna Connell
Madison,WI
Summary
Organized and motivated problem-solver eager to apply time management and critical thinking skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills and gain knowledge in administration and direct assistance to staff and students.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
West Suburban Special Recreation Association Camp
Northlake, IL
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Actively engaged and led campers ages 12-22 with special needs ranging from cognitive impairment to severe physical restriction
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills with non-verbal campers which included stimulation exercises, counselor specific non-verbal communication, and decompression zones
- Facilitated adaptive recreational activities such as coloring, cooking, and swimming to ensure participation
- Assisted camp participants with personal hygiene needs
Summer Caregiver
The Roberts Family
River Forest , IL
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Primary summer caregiver to two children ages 3 and 6 to ensure physical and social well-being
- Assisted the 3-year old with potty training
- Prepared meals according to instructions given by parents
- Transported children to and from extra-curricular activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Undecided
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison05-2027
High School Diploma -
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park06-2023
Skills
- Following Directions
- Reliability
- Active Listener
- Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Responsible
Accomplishments
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Honor Society (2023)
Oak Park River Forest High School
- Honor Roll and Dean's List (2019-2023); 4.3 GPA
- National Spanish Honors Society (2022)
Earned academic assistance positions
- Leadership Mentor; senior leader to freshman subset offering oversight on academics to social skills
- Adapted PE Leader; semester gym class working with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Affiliations
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Active member of Kappa Alpha Theta
- Member of Humorology
Oak Park River Forest High School
- Sign Language Club (2021-2023)
- Psychology Club (2022-2023)
- Tau Gamma (2019-2023)
- Chinese Club (2021-2022)
- Best Buddies (2019-2023)
- Tutored children from kindergarten to fifth grade (2022)
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
West Suburban Special Recreation Association Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023
Summer Caregiver
The Roberts Family
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Undecided
University of Wisconsin-Madison
High School Diploma -
Oak Park River Forest High School
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