Debra Novotny

• Provided age-appropriate educational program for children enrolled in summer camp.
• Planned activities like nature hikes, river exploration and outdoor skills for camp attendees.

• Communicate and interact regularly and appropriately with students, parents, and staff, maintaining positive relationships.
• Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Organized and supervised games and outdoor recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
• Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
• Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
• Organized and supervised games and outdoor recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
• Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.

• Worked with Director to plan, confirm, and coordinate all details of summer activities, including scheduling of field trips, entertainment, visits to cultural institutions, recreational sites (parks, swimming pool, etc.).
• Assisted with staff scheduling: coordinate daily and weekly schedules; Supervise staff attendance.
• Mentor counselors with additional guidance for camper behavior, scheduling, program development or group dynamics.
• Attend and supervise all scheduled activities.
• Coordinate schedules and transportation to recreation camps: football, baseball volleyball, cheer etc and coordinate camp counselors to walk campers to each activity.
• Assist with communication updates for parents and campers.
• Managed camp operations for Glenview Childcare facility serving over 80 campers each day.
• Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
• Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
• Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, aquatics, and arts, and crafts.
• Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.

• Effectively managed day-to-day operations to ensure quality throughout center.
• Supervised teachers with weekly development and execution of curriculum and program activities.
• Purchased supplies, equipment, food, and other materials necessary for program operations.
• Ensured safe environment for children in our care.
• Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
• Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
• Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
• Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
• Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
• Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.

• Effectively lead the school age classroom, Kindergarten-fifth grade.
• Developed and modified before-care and aftercare activities to meet the academic, physical, and social-emotional needs of all learners.
• Planned before and after-rcare activities and projects that were engaging and age-appropriate.
• Supported children in following classroom rules and expectations.
• Assisted in supporting positive behavior of students in a respectful manner.
• Tutored and supported students with homework
• Monitored outdoor time with a focus on safety, cooperative play, and fun.
• Observation and Record Keeping.

Communicated and interacted regularly and appropriately with students, parents, and staff, maintaining positive relationships.

Summer Camp Coordinator-

• Worked with Director to plan, confirm, and coordinate all details of summer activities, including scheduling of field trips, entertainment, visits to cultural institutions, recreational sites (parks, swimming pool, etc.).
• Assist with staff scheduling: coordinate daily and weekly schedules; Supervise staff attendance.
• Assist staff/counselors that need additional guidance with camper behavior, scheduling, program development or group dynamics.
• Attend and supervise all scheduled activities.
• Assist with communication updates for parents and campers.
• Developed and directed programs suitable for children between ages of 6 and 10.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
• Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.