Crystal Welcome
Bowie,MD
Summary
Motivated psychology student seeking interneships in Counseling Psychology to gain hands on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Motivated Psychology student seeking internship in Counseling Psychology to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Hands In For Youth
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Working with bilingual students coming from diverse backgrounds
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips
- Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and medical information for each camper
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities
- Developed strong relationships with parents to provide updates on their child's progress at camp
- Assisted with meal preparation and served meals in an organized manner
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Assisted campers with putting on and properly securing helmets, pads and other protective gear for contact sports
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques
- Ensured that all rules were followed at the camp grounds
- Planned various indoor activities during periods of inclement weather to promote camper satisfaction.
Campus Day Camp
Baruchi
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an effective schedule of activities for each day
- Provided swimming, kayaking and canoeing lessons to boost confidence and encourage safety
- Promoted new and recurring camp events and activities to increase participation and sign-ups
- Coordinated details of summer activities, scheduling field trips and visits to cultural institutions and recreational swimming pools
- Assisted in the development of individual lesson plans based on age-appropriate topics for each camper
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol
- Created and implemented engaging activities, field trips and special events to diversify camp life
- Instructed campers on basic skills related to specific activities such as swimming or archery.
Teen Community Advocate
Brooklyn Children's Museum
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues
- Collaborated with other counselors to create fun learning experiences for campers
- Held emergency drills to ensure that everyone was prepared for any situation
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly
- Documented attendance and checked on late campers
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology, Dance
Bowie State University
Bowie, MDHigh School Diploma -
Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Affiliations
- Miss Caribbean Student Association
- Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Childcare Management
- Physical activity design
- Behavior monitoring and management
- Art education
- Parental communications
- Positive discipline
- Build skills
- Special Events
- Company Policies
- Camper Supervision
- Written and Oral Communication
- Group Supervision
- Child Supervision
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Hands In For Youth
06.2023 - 08.2024
Campus Day Camp
Baruchi
06.2021 - 08.2021
Teen Community Advocate
Brooklyn Children's Museum
07.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Psychology, Dance
Bowie State University
High School Diploma -
Brooklyn College Academy