Brigitta Betts
Richmond,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Camp Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and achieve life goals. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including arts, sports and indoor games. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp counselor
Pozez JCC
Annandale , VA
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
Childcare Counselor
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
Richmond, VA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Kept constant child headcount and oversaw sign-in and sign-out process for parents to maintain child care and safety.
- Designed and administered lesson plans and activities to foster child engagement.
- Promoted games, field trips and sports activities to foster child social development and athletic talents.
- Assisted children with homework and school assignments to encourage academic development.
- Cared for children ages 5 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
After-School Counselor
Pozez JCC
Annandale, VA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Cared for children ages 5 to 12 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA06.2025
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Life Skills Development
- Behavior Redirection
- Safety Precautions and Procedures
- Enforcing Rules and Regulations
- Special Needs Client Assistance
- Active Participation
Certification
- First Aid and CPR, ProTrainings - 6/21
Timeline
Childcare Counselor
Ymca Of Greater Richmond
11.2021 - 05.2022
After-School Counselor
Pozez JCC
08.2019 - 03.2020
Camp counselor
Pozez JCC
06.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
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