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Education
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Danielle Amabile

Newton,NJ

Summary

Caring and enthusiastic childcare provider with multiple years in care taking and education in different settings. Possesses a strong passion for creating an enriching environment for children to thrive. Creative and fun individual looking to further education and career in early childhood education/ development. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, as well as in a diverse team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Instructor

Fairview Lake YMCA
09.2021 - Current
  • Prepare program areas and instruct participants in all classes assigned, ensure safety of participants, proper use of camp equipment and proper use all around camp facility, and ensure enjoyable experience to participants.
  • Follow risk management guidelines and camp rules and regulations at all times.
  • Provide opportunities so that each individual participant can experience success during activities.
  • Demonstrate cooperation, support and flexibility toward fellow staff, programs, and the goals and philosophies of Fairview Lake YMCA Camps.
  • Lead camp like activities: archery, boating, climbing wall, lead hikes, team building, campfire programs, science classes, and seasonally appropriate activities on weekends.

Waterfront Director & Senior Camp Counselor

Blue Mountain Day Camp YMCA
06.2016 - 07.2023
  • Manage lake waterfront area, ensuring a safe and clean operation of water activities and swim lessons.
  • Train and supervise new lifeguards at the beginning of each summer, to orientate new guard staff to the waterfront activities with their accompanying hazards/risks, and to ensure that all lifeguard staff can implement the Emergency Action Plan and other Metro YMCA policies specific to the waterfront.
  • Inspect facilities and equipment daily, keep accurate attendance and all other class records current and organized
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance,disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts and physical activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
  • Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.

Before and AfterCare Assistant Site Supervisor

Sussex County YMCA
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor with overseeing all aspects of tday-to-day operations of the School Age, Before or After Care program site; coaching and working with Program Group Leader(s)/Group Assistant(s) to create a safe, caring and enriching environment for all children at all times.
  • Assist with maintaining complete and thorough attendance of all students and staff each day by checking the school absentee list, site voice mail, and calling parents if child(ren) are absent, but scheduled.
  • Submit attendance rosters, schedule changes, licensing paperwork, payroll and other reports as requested in absence of Site Supervisor.
  • Ensure safety of all children enrolled in the program by following the supervision standards in the Code of Conduct and Licensing Requirements.
  • Ensure all staff function as positive role models and set positive examples through their behavior.

Lead Teacher & Teaching Assistant

Rainbows Of Learning
11.2017 - 06.2021
  • Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the childs development.
  • Delivers personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintains well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promotes physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Assists teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Provide personal aid and care as necessary to students, such as help with hygiene, eating or toileting.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kittatinny Regional High School
Newton, NJ
06.2017

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork Leadership
  • Communication Time Management
  • Organization Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking
  • Knowledge with Google and Microsoft

Certification

Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Waterfront Skills

Lifeguard Instructor

Timeline

Group Instructor

Fairview Lake YMCA
09.2021 - Current

Before and AfterCare Assistant Site Supervisor

Sussex County YMCA
09.2021 - 11.2022

Lead Teacher & Teaching Assistant

Rainbows Of Learning
11.2017 - 06.2021

Waterfront Director & Senior Camp Counselor

Blue Mountain Day Camp YMCA
06.2016 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Kittatinny Regional High School
Danielle Amabile