Dez'Lynn Perkins
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Adept at fostering child development and safety, my tenure at YMCA showcased my ability to lead with empathy and decisiveness. Excelling in creative program design, I leveraged problem-solving and effective communication skills to enhance camper experiences, demonstrating a significant improvement in engagement and learning outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Daycare Assistant
University of Presbyterian Day School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Coordinated engaging arts-and-crafts projects for students to express their creativity while developing fine motor skills.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Contributed to positive parent-teacher relationships through effective communication and regular updates on children''s progress.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed classroom behavior with clear expectations and consistent reinforcement strategies, fostering a respectful atmosphere.
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
- Offered assistance during field trips by supervising small groups of children during off-site outings.
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
Camp Counselor
Kids Cam
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2028
High School Diploma -
Madison Preparatory Academy
Baton Rouge, LA05.2024
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Child Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Creative and Energetic
- CPR
Timeline
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
Daycare Assistant
University of Presbyterian Day School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor
Kids Cam
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science -
Southern University And A & M College
High School Diploma -
Madison Preparatory Academy