Cadence Li
Morganville,NJ
Summary
My name is Cadence Li, and I am currently studying politics and economics with a potential minor in sociology at New York University. I am extremely quick and concise at communicating, and am not afraid to reach out when I need help. Much of my experience stems from working with kids, especially those who possess special needs, specifically autism. My future goals are to attend a top-notch law school to become a special needs lawyer, but I am extremely interested in studying other fields, such as a privacy attorney, family lawyer, etc.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Boys And Girls Club Of Monmouth County
Red Bank , NJ
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper.
- Maintained relationships and communicated with camper parents and family members.
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Provided first aid when needed in accordance with established procedures.
- Assisted with meal preparation and served meals in an organized manner.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Monitored swimming areas to ensure that safety protocols were being followed by all swimmers.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
Special Needs Volunteer
Friendship Circle Of Central Jersey
Manalapan , NJ
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Coordinated activities, monitored behavior, and implemented positive reinforcement strategies to encourage student success.
- Notified instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Maintained up-to-date records on student progress towards established goals.
- Assisted in the development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Adapted instructional techniques to appropriate ages and skill levels of supervised students.
- Served as a mentor for students by providing guidance and support for making decisions about their future goals.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Tutored neurodiverse children individually or in small groups to foster mastery of course concepts.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times for both children and families affected by disabilities.
- Encouraged students to participate in social activities such as art projects or field trips.
Cashier and Customer Service Representative
Christmas Tree Shops
Freehold , NJ
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Exceeded established service goals while leveraging customer service, sales and employee management best practices.
- Identified areas of improvement in customer service processes and suggested changes accordingly.
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
English Tutor
Rainbow Bridge
Remote , Remote
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Facilitated group discussions among peers focusing on topics related to English literature.
- Recommended appropriate resources such as books or websites for further study outside of class time.
- Incorporated technology into my lessons whenever possible.
- Collaborated with other tutors regarding best practices for teaching English language skills effectively.
- Used various teaching materials such as textbooks, audio recordings, videos, worksheets. to enhance instruction.
- Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
- Evaluated student success through quizzes and tests at the end of units or courses.
- Encouraged open dialogue between myself and the students about their work and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Peddie School
Hightstown, New Jersey05-2023
Some College (No Degree) -
New York University
New York, NYSkills
- Compassionate Communication
- Camper Supervision
- Group Supervision
- Company Policies
- Activity Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Problem-Solving Abilities
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Affiliations
- NYU Zeta Tau Alpha (sorority) Director of Social Events
- The Friendship Circle volunteer (now remote, due to college)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Boys And Girls Club Of Monmouth County
06.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier and Customer Service Representative
Christmas Tree Shops
03.2023 - 06.2023
English Tutor
Rainbow Bridge
06.2020 - 08.2022
Special Needs Volunteer
Friendship Circle Of Central Jersey
06.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
The Peddie School
Some College (No Degree) -
New York University
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