Emily Benton
Denville,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic to work with children of all abilities and proven ability to communicate well with parents. Strong high-school level mathematics skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Camp Counselor
Bright Horizons Day Camp
Florham Park, New Jersey
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily art activities for children in a creative environment.
- Assisted campers in developing artistic skills using various materials.
- Organized supplies and maintained clean, safe workspaces for crafting.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure camp experience for all participants.
Shadow Counselor
Bright Horizons Day Camp
Florham Park, New Jersey
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Supervised one special needs-camper
- Facilitated camper to join group activities to promote social skills and teamwork among.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding camper needs and daily updates.
- Engaged camper in discussions about feelings and conflict resolution strategies.
Camp Counselor
New Horizons Day Camp
Florham Park, New Jersey
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Supervised AGE GROUP
- Supervised daily activities and ensured camper safety during all camp events.
- Monitored behavior and resolved conflicts among campers promptly.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss plans and camper feedback.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ06-2029
High School Diploma -
Parsippany Hills High School
Parsippany, NJ06-2025
Skills
- Effective communication
- Instructional planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Fundamental mathematics
- Personalized instruction
- Common core math
Timeline
Art Camp Counselor
Bright Horizons Day Camp
06.2025 - 08.2025
Shadow Counselor
Bright Horizons Day Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
Camp Counselor
New Horizons Day Camp
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Montclair State University
High School Diploma -
Parsippany Hills High School