Cameron Souza
Acushnet,MA
Summary
Eager and always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. I am considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Filled with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional, and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Care Provider
YMCA
10.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the safety of students in program, children in program range from 5 to 13 years old.
- Provided homework assistance, resulting in better understanding of subject material and increased confidence in students.
- Created a clean, organized environment that encouraged learning by keeping materials accessible to students at all times.
- Ensured timely pick-up of children from their classrooms at dismissal time, maintaining punctuality across the program schedule.
- Provided emotional support when needed, helping students navigate through challenging personal issues while fostering resilience and coping skills development.
Summer Camp Site Coordinator/Behavior Specialist
YMCA
06.2021 - Current
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging all members' input for process optimization.
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Maintained a safe and productive work environment by strictly adhering to safety guidelines, and promptly addressing any hazards
- Created connections with families of campers
- Tasked to give campers their prescribed medicine
- Was the go-to person when a situation needed to be addressed to parents/guardians
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, de-escalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Supervised camper behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of campers and staff.
- Improved camper behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and strategies.
Basketball Coach
YMCA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
- Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles or mentoring younger teammates.
Soccer Referee
Acushnet Youth Sports Association
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
- Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
- Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
- Strengthened teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with assistant referees to make accurate offside calls or identify foul play incidents outside my line of sight.
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interaction with players, coaches, assistant referees, fourth officials, and assessors during games.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education & History
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06.2025
High School Diploma -
Fairhaven High School
Fairhaven, MA06.2021
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Nutrition and meal preparation
- Activity Planning
- Homework Assistance
- Patience and Empathy
- Reliability and punctuality
- Safety awareness
- CPR training
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Lesson Plan Development
- Curriculum Planning
- Group leadership
Timeline
Basketball Coach
YMCA
01.2024 - 04.2024
After-School Care Provider
YMCA
10.2021 - Current
Summer Camp Site Coordinator/Behavior Specialist
YMCA
06.2021 - Current
Soccer Referee
Acushnet Youth Sports Association
05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education & History
Bridgewater State University
High School Diploma -
Fairhaven High School
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