Elsa Nocton
Storrs Mansfield
Summary
A compassionate and service-driven student, I’m passionate about supporting others and creating inclusive, encouraging environments. My work at Holiday Hill Day Camp and involvement with the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp have given me hands-on experience supporting children with diverse needs and abilities. These roles strengthened my communication skills, patience, and leadership, and deepened my commitment to caregiving. While still exploring my academic path, I’m especially interested in allied health and potentially nursing, motivated by a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives and contribute positively to my community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Holiday Hill Day Camp
06.2023 - Current
- Worked as a camp counselor during the summer for an Individualized Needs Program and as event staff during the fall
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led daily activities, ensuring engagement and safety of campers.
- Monitored camper behavior, resolving conflicts to maintain a supportive environment.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative solutions for behavioral issues, resulting in improved camper conduct.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Participated in staff training sessions prior to each season to stay updated on best practices for working with children in a camp setting.
Event Supervisor
Holiday Hill Day Camp
06.2023 - Current
- Provided guests with assistance when needed
- Setup and dismantled events
- Kept venue clean and organized
- Assisted event vendors
- Supervised parking
Babysitter
Mansfield
01.2018 - Current
- Babysitting and mother’s helper for local families
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Supervised children's activities to ensure safety and engagement.
Junior Staff Member
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Matched with and mentored by both a Cabin Counselor and Program Counselor for a week to learn what it’s like to be a counselor and to improve communication, leadership, teamwork, role modeling, empathy, and advocacy skills.
- Established trust between myself and mentors through open communication and successful collaboration
- Collaborated with counselors to create memorable events like talent shows, theme days, and team-building exercises.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors regarding my ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Assisted with facilitating daily activities for campers
- Maintained high levels of energy and enthusiasm throughout long days filled with various activities, ensuring consistent engagement from all campers.
Junior Camp Counselor
Holiday Hill Day Camp
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked unpaid as a junior camp counselor during the summer for an Individualized Needs Program and other groups
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate games, enhancing camper participation and enjoyment.
- Enforced rules and regulations
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Assisted in addressing conflicts
Assistant
Shauna Shane Gallery
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Clerical and garden work at a local art gallery
- Enhanced garden aesthetics by selecting and arranging plants according to design specifications.
- Assisted in data entry tasks, and email organization
Junior Staff in Training
Holiday Hill Day Camp
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Trained as a junior staff at a summer camp
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
High School Degree -
Edwin O. Smith High School
Storrs Mansfield, CT06.2025
Skills
- Works well with children of all ages and needs
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Child supervision
- Problem-solving
- Well Spoken
- Interacts well with adults
- Friendly and caring
- Determined and adaptable
- Positive engagement
- Disability awareness
LANGUAGES
English
Conversational Spanish
Timeline
Junior Staff Member
The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
08.2024 - 08.2024
Event Supervisor
Holiday Hill Day Camp
06.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Holiday Hill Day Camp
06.2023 - Current
Junior Camp Counselor
Holiday Hill Day Camp
07.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant
Shauna Shane Gallery
08.2021 - 03.2022
Junior Staff in Training
Holiday Hill Day Camp
08.2021 - 08.2021
Babysitter
Mansfield
01.2018 - Current
High School Degree -
Edwin O. Smith High School
AWARDS & HONORS
High Honor Roll Semester 1 Grade 9, Honor Roll Semester 2 Grade 9, High Honor Roll Quarter 1 Grade 10, CMEA Eastern Regionals 2020, CT Student Writers Magazine Publication 2019, CT Student Writers Magazine Honorable Mention 2019, CT Student Writers Magazine Publication 2018, CT Student Writers Magazine Honorable Mention 2018, The CIAC Beau Doherty - Mike Savage Teammate Award 2025, The Unified Spirit Award in Honor of Austin Sanetrik 2025