Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Elizabeth Barsan

Florence,KY

Summary

Hard-working, motivated and passionate student with years of experience in childcare and family engagement. Reliable worker with the ability to work under pressure, communicate well with others, and work well as an individual and on a team. Aiming to utilize my abilities and learn new skills in order to successfully fill the barista role on your team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Summer Camp Director

R.C. Durr YMCA
Burlington, KY
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Promoted to Director position for the 2024 Summer Camp season.
  • Responsible for overseeing four out of eight total camper groups, with ages ranging from 5 to 7.
  • Responsible for handling troubling behaviors from each of these groups, and responsible for stepping in to de-escalate situations in order to help the counselors.
  • Ensured camp staff were keeping their campers safe and happy, and assisting counselors as needed.
  • Directly in charge of post camp: duties include individually signing in 50-80 kids, providing a snack, organizing activities, and signing kids out when picked up by parents/guardians.
  • Maintained consistent communication with parents, and built many positive relationships with kids/families.
  • Responsible for documenting incidents (injuries, altercations with other campers, etc) as they occur, and responsible for overseeing camp counselors document incidents.

Site Director

Yealey Elementary (YMCA)
Florence, KY
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Fully responsible for directing the YMCA's Before & After School Childcare program at A.M. Yealey Elementary.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians daily about their child, and built strong relationships with all of the children in the program and their families.
  • Responsible for signing kids in and out daily using Daxko programming.
  • Planned and oversaw daily games and activities for the kids to participate in.
  • Responsible for bulk ordering snack food from Sam's monthly for daily afternoon snack in the after-school program.
  • Responsible for handling injuries or behavioral issues as they occurred, and communicating these to parents.

Camp Counselor

R.C. Durr YMCA
Burlington, KY
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • This is a seasonal position, and I was employed in this position from June-August 2021, May-August 2022, and May-August 2023
  • Responsible for a group of 25-30 seven-year-old campers on the daily, alongside 1-2 co-counselors.
  • Helped organize and lead group activities and games throughout each day, and kept my campers active, engaged, happy and healthy.
  • Utilized patience, compassion, and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers.
  • Maintained positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular updates on their child's progress at the camp.
  • Ensured the safety of campers while swimming in the pool, playing on the playground/soccer fields/tennis courts, and throughout the park utilized for summer camp.

SACC (School-Aged Child Care) Staff

R.C. Durr YMCA
Burlington, KY
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Responsible for the care of 20-50 kids (K-5), alongside 2-3 coworkers, during before and after school childcare hours.
  • Helped facilitate daily games, activities, and crafts with the kids in the program.
  • Responsible for signing kids in and out daily using Daxko programming.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians as needed about their child and the day they had in our program.
  • Responsible for handling injuries or behavioral issues as they occurred, and communicating these to parents/guardians.

Kids Club Attendant

Clark County YMCA
Clarksville, IN
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • I did not actively work here from May-August 2022, as I was employed as a Camp Counselor at the R.C. Durr YMCA during this time.
  • Responsible for the care of anywhere from 1-20 children, alongside 1-2 coworkers, while the childrens' parents/families utilized the YMCA facilities.
  • Responsible for keeping the kids happy, occupied, and safe through games, activities, art projects, and physical activity.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, which included fully disinfecting all toys and play equipment at the end of each evening shift, and putting everything back in its designated spot before each morning shift.

Cafe Staff Member

Silverlake The Family Place
Erlanger, KY
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Prepared food, drinks, snacks, smoothies, and other concession items for customers daily.
  • Exhibited effective customer service skills when interacting with customers, taking orders, and handling complaints professionally.
  • Ability to handle money, make change, and run a register system.
  • Operated equipment including blenders, conveyor ovens, and basic coffee machines.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the cafe area, including surrounding tables, chairs, floors and counters.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations, cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
05-2025

Skills

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Time Management
  • Creativity
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Patience

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid Certified as of July 7, 2023.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Summer Camp Director

R.C. Durr YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024

Site Director

Yealey Elementary (YMCA)
08.2023 - 05.2024

SACC (School-Aged Child Care) Staff

R.C. Durr YMCA
01.2023 - 05.2023

Kids Club Attendant

Clark County YMCA
04.2022 - 12.2022

Camp Counselor

R.C. Durr YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2023

Cafe Staff Member

Silverlake The Family Place
06.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Northern Kentucky University
  • CPR & First Aid Certified as of July 7, 2023.
Elizabeth Barsan