Daniel Musante
Northampton,MA
Summary
Dynamic Youth Leader at Longmeadow Parks and Recreation Department, recognized for fostering personal growth and engagement among participants. Leveraging strong relationship-building skills and critical thinking, I successfully mentored youth, enhancing their goal-setting abilities and creating an inclusive environment through innovative team-building activities. Committed to empowering young individuals to explore their talents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Leader
Longmeadow Parks And Recreation Department
Massachusetts
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
- Mentored young individuals, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting and selfimprovement.
- Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive games and team-building activities.
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.
Youth Development Professional
Brickhouse Community Resource Center
Turners Falls, MA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided support and guidance to youth, helping them overcome personal challenges and achieve their goals.
- Promoted positive behavior among youth by modeling healthy relationships, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Assisted with educational needs through tutoring and homework assistance.
Youth Counselor
Dial/Self AmeriCorps
Greenfield, MA
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
Education
Recreation And Youth Development
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2023
Associates - Landscape Contracting
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2017
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
Presidents service award. For over one thousand hours volunteered with Americiorps National Civilian Community Corps. Working with FEMA in disaster relief post hurricane Micheal 2018 -2019
Timeline
Youth Leader
Longmeadow Parks And Recreation Department
01.2023 - 03.2024
Youth Development Professional
Brickhouse Community Resource Center
07.2020 - 08.2021
Youth Counselor
Dial/Self AmeriCorps
08.2019 - 07.2020
Recreation And Youth Development
Springfield College
Associates - Landscape Contracting
University of Massachusetts, Amherst