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Dakota Mazuzan-Blackwell

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Ayrlawn YMCA, excelling in curriculum development and team collaboration. Successfully trained counselors and crafted engaging activities, ensuring a memorable summer experience. Adept in editing and proofreading, I consistently deliver high-quality content while fostering a supportive environment for peer mentoring and feedback.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

YMCA Assistant Camp Director

AYRLAWN YMCA
08.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated curriculum's pertaining to various activities and themes.
  • Wrote detailed instructions for various lessons.
  • Assisted in planning and executing summer camp programs for diverse age groups.
  • Managed staff assignments and provided guidance to enhance teamwork and performance.
  • Developed engaging educational materials aligned with YMCA's mission and values.
  • Communicated with parents regarding camp updates, schedules, and safety protocols.
  • Monitored camper behavior to foster a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
  • Ensured all necessary paperwork was completed prior to each activity or event.

Chesapeake Writers Conference

St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Saint Marys City, Maryland
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Worked with the organizer of the event to help coordinate and operate panels.
  • Edited manuscripts for clarity, grammar, and adherence to publication standards.
  • Assisted in organizing writing workshops and events for student engagement.
  • Conducted peer reviews to provide constructive feedback on fellow writers' work.
  • Generated ideas for new stories or topics to write about.
  • Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.

Education

Bachelors of Arts - English

St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary’s City, MD
05.2025

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Curriculum development
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Instructional design
  • Team collaboration
  • Event coordination
  • Peer mentoring
  • Feedback provision
  • Activity planning
  • Marketing and promotion
  • Staff management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chesapeake Writers Conference

St. Mary’s College of Maryland
06.2024 - 06.2024

YMCA Assistant Camp Director

AYRLAWN YMCA
08.2022 - Current

Bachelors of Arts - English

St. Mary’s College of Maryland