Elsie Hopkins
Portland,OR
Summary
Enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselor dedicated to caring for children, creating a positive environment, and having fun. Caring leader experienced at creating and facilitating programming for children. Compassionate and flexible team member in uncertain circumstances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Lead Counselor, Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Tamarack
Sisters, OR
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided 24 hour supervision for a group of children, caring for physical and emotional needs.
- Designed and led a weekly class.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Acted as a role model for other counselors.
- Served food to campers.
- Worked with a staff mentor to grow as a counselor.
Outdoor School Staff Intern
Camp Tamarack
Sisters, OR
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted in preparations for a variety of activities.
- Provided assistance in administrative tasks.
- Provide support for Student Leaders in leading activities and managing cabins.
- Provide support for special needs students.
Outdoor School Student Leader
Camp Tamarack
Sisters, OR
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Led students through a variety of hands on science activities.
- Facilitated team building activities to promote social emotional well-being.
- Served food to campers and facilitated mealtimes.
- Participated in child management and child abuse awareness trainings.
Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader
Outdoor Service Guides (Volunteer)
Portland, OR
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Planed and facilitated programming for 12-18 age section for multi-troop regional scout camp-out.
- Member of committee rewriting scout handbooks to redesign structure of national programming organization and promote values of inclusivity.
- Organize, budgeted, purchased, and cooked food at a campsite for between 8 and 30 people.
- Created and led a foraging workshop for middle and high school students.
- Developed and utilized a variety of outdoors and leadership skills.
Outdoor School Student Leader
Camp Namanu
Sandy, OR
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Facilitated classroom visits during COVID including educational and social emotional activities.
- Led on-site scientific educational activities.
- Participated in child management and teamwork trainings.
Co-President
Cake Club
Portland, OR
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Founded and led a new club.
- Designed, created the materials for, and led a cupcake decoration workshop for social emotional wellness day.
- Scheduled and facilitated weekly club meetings.
- Provided 200 cupcakes for school end of year celebration.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Northwest Academy
Portland, OR06.2023
Skills
- Camper Supervision
- Program Planning and Coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Outdoor survival skills
- Team building
- Positive attitude
- Organizational skills
- Crisis Intervention
Accomplishments
Purple Bead Recipient
Timeline
Outdoor School Staff Intern
Camp Tamarack
10.2022 - 04.2023
Outdoor School Student Leader
Camp Tamarack
10.2021 - 04.2022
Outdoor School Student Leader
Camp Namanu
10.2021 - 05.2022
Co-President
Cake Club
09.2021 - 06.2023
Summer Camp Lead Counselor, Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Tamarack
06.2021 - 08.2023
Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader
Outdoor Service Guides (Volunteer)
01.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Puget Sound
High School Diploma -
Northwest Academy