Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Elsie André

Oxford,MS

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Camp Counselor

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council
Oxford, MS
03.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Encouraged creative expression through various mediums such as painting, sculpting, drawing.
  • Instructed campers on proper use of materials, tools, and equipment used in art projects.
  • Developed an atmosphere that was conducive to learning by providing encouragement and support for each camper's individual needs.
  • Provided guidance to campers during problem-solving situations.
  • Collaborated with other counselors to create engaging uses of free time through games and music.
  • Maintained a safe environment by monitoring campers during activities and enforcing rules.
  • Administered first aid when needed according to established protocols.
  • Assisted campers in completing their art projects within the allotted time frame.

Occasional Babysitter

John Antwine
, MS
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
  • Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
  • Helping children with homework assignments as directed by parents.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies Major At The Croft Institute

University of Mississippi
University, MS
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Oxford, MS
05-2022

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Research and analysis
  • File Maintenance
  • Creative Writing
  • Literary Analysis
  • Traditional fine art skills

Accomplishments

  • University of Mississippi TEDx Participant "Travel to Creativity" 2018
  • 1st Place Recipient for Mississippi History Day 2021
  • National History Day Project Showcased in Smithsonian Learning Lab Collections 2021
  • 2nd Place MS North Half Envirothon Competition 2022
  • 2nd Place MS State Envirothon Competition 2021
  • Outstanding Representative Award - MS Youth Legislature 2021
  • Summer Youth Institute Participant - Alluvial Collective 2019
  • Coretta Scott King Award for Activism - Alluvial Collective SYI 2019

Certification

Antwine
  • CPR Certified
  • Intermediate Mid Proficiency in French [OPIc] - Language Testing International

Timeline

Occasional Babysitter

John Antwine
08.2023 - 11.2024

Art Camp Counselor

The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council
03.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies Major At The Croft Institute

University of Mississippi

High School Diploma -

Lafayette High School
Elsie André