Diana Skody
Boca Raton
Summary
Childcare professional with proven track record in creating positive after-school experiences for students. Known for innovative activity planning and fostering nurturing environment that encourages learning and development. Reliable team player, adept at adjusting to evolving needs of students and staff, ensuring collaborative and results-driven approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
After-School Counselor
Peter Blum Family Ymca
Boca Raton, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for diverse groups of children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate programs that promoted social skills and physical activity.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for child engagement and safety protocols.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among children, fostering teamwork and cooperative play.
- Maintained accurate records on student attendance, performance, and behavioral issues for review by program administrators.
- Built productive, lasting connections with individual students.
- Managed a safe and inclusive environment, promoting respect and understanding among diverse groups of students.
- Provided homework assistance to students, reinforcing concepts learned during the school day.
Summer Camp Counselor
Peter Blum Family Ymca
Boca Raton, FL
03.2022 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement of campers.
- Developed and implemented creative programming for diverse age groups.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among campers to promote teamwork and cooperation.
- Trained new counselors on camp policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all campers, promoting teamwork and respect among peers.
After-School Counselor
School District of Palm Beach County
Boca Raton, FL, USA
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided direct supervision of students.
- Ensured safety, security and care of children.
- Implemented emergency evacuation procedures and first aid when necessary.
- Took attendance; distributed snacks; assisted with homework completion; and oversaw the use of facilities, materials and equipment.
- Documented students’ accidents and injuries and completed accident reports.
- Identified student misconduct; completes incident reports.
- Assisted in keeping facilities neat and clean.
- Maintained professionalism regarding school affairs.
Teacher Assistant
ChildCare Careers
Boca Raton, FL, USA
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies to support maximum efficiency.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2026
Bachelor's - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL, USA12.2021
Associate - Psychology
Broward College
Coconut Creek, FL, USA05.2019
High school or equivalent - undefined
Coral Springs Charter School
Coral Springs, FL, USASkills
- Patience and empathy
- Activity coordination
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Caring and responsible
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
After-School Counselor
Peter Blum Family Ymca
08.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Peter Blum Family Ymca
03.2022 - 08.2025
After-School Counselor
School District of Palm Beach County
05.2020 - 05.2022
Teacher Assistant
ChildCare Careers
04.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor's - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
Associate - Psychology
Broward College
High school or equivalent - undefined
Coral Springs Charter School
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Florida Atlantic University