Elyse Durham
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Passionate Youth Group Leader with relevant experience in coordinating group activities, mentoring, and guiding young individuals. Possess strong leadership skills, ability to foster positive relationships and create engaging programs for youth. Notable skillset includes communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and adaptability. Previous roles have resulted in increased participation in youth programs, improved team dynamics, and enhanced community engagement.
Affectionate Babysitter with hands-on experience monitoring well-being and safety of children. Energetic in conducting fun, age-appropriate activities and modeling appropriate social behaviors. Alert and organized individual dedicated to maintaining child-friendly environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Youth Group Leader
Church
Fredericksburg
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated events that fostered leadership development among youth members.
- Developed age-appropriate activities for the group.
- Facilitated team building exercises to encourage collaboration and communication.
- Assisted with planning, organizing, and executing special events.
- Collaborated with other staff to provide a comprehensive support system.
- Organized and facilitated youth group meetings.
- Assisted in organizing and participating in fundraising events
- Attends and presides over weekly activities
- Attends various volunteer efforts
Orchestra music section leader
High school orchestra
Fredericksburg
08.2020 - Current
- Mentored younger musicians, enhancing their skills and confidence in performances.
- Organized sectionals, focusing on specific instruments to improve overall sound quality.
- Developed practice strategies, helping musicians refine their individual techniques.
- Provided guidance and instruction to students regarding their responsibilities.
- Identified areas of improvement in performance and implemented solutions accordingly.
- Monitored and recommended strategies to increase overall performance quality.
- Coordinated with other section leaders to ensure quality sound throughout the ensemble
- Identified mistakes made by other musicians and corrected problems.
- Memorized musical selections, routines, and cues while performing choir with accompaniments.
- Auditioned for positions in orchestras and other types of music groups.
Baby Sitter
Family Relative
Fredericksburg, Virginia
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children's activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
Education
Courtland High School
Fredericksburg, VASkills
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Youth mentoring
- Leadership development
- Activity planning
- Performance organization
- Communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
Received an award for the most musical improvement in sophomore year at high school orchestra.
Timeline
Youth Group Leader
Church
09.2025 - Current
Baby Sitter
Family Relative
06.2022 - 07.2023
Orchestra music section leader
High school orchestra
08.2020 - Current
Courtland High School