Emily Quartz
Mont Belvieu,TX
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable professional with experience mentoring youth and facilitating engaging activities. Skilled in creating structured environments that support social-emotional growth and collaboration, aiming to enhance individual and group dynamics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabin Counselor
Camp OTX
Bandera, Texas
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Served as a cabin counselor for girls ages 9 to 12 in a residential setting, providing social-emotional development and positive behavior management.
- Applied developmentally appropriate understanding to create age-appropriate activities and respond to individual needs.
- Facilitated confidence-building and interpersonal skills through ropes course and zip-line activities (certified instructor).
- Observed and responded to campers' emotional and behavioral needs in group and individual settings.
Student Ministry Assistant
St. Mark's Methodist Church
Baytown, TX
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Mentored middle school-aged students as a cabin counselor, supporting social-emotional development and positive peer relationships.
- Designed and facilitated weekly youth programs and monthly children's events, applying knowledge of developmental stages and group dynamics.
- Developed and implemented evening programming for youth mission trips to Texas communities, creating activities that promoted relaxation, team bonding, and meaningful reflection on service work.
- Created welcoming, structured environments for children and adolescents through Vacation Bible School planning and execution.
- Collaborated with the ministry team to address the diverse needs of youth and families, including managing clothing closet resources.
Social-Emotional Learning Intern
Austin Discovery School
Austin, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided SEL support for first-grade students in a specialized charter school serving children with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and other learning disabilities.
- Implemented de-escalation strategies and emotional regulation techniques in the Restore room for students experiencing dysregulation.
- Applied individualized approaches to support diverse learning and behavioral needs in an alternative educational setting.
- Committed to twice-weekly placement with a 2-hour daily commute to gain specialized experience.
Behavioral Support Aid
Angie Wagner
Austin, TX
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Provided one-on-one community-based support for a 22-year-old adult with Down syndrome, facilitating skill development in real-world settings, including restaurants and grocery stores.
- Implemented individualized strategies to teach and reinforce daily living and social skills in natural environments.
- Adapted approaches to meet changing needs and collaborated with family members to understand behavioral and developmental changes
- Demonstrated flexibility and compassion when client required transition to medical evaluation and treatment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX05-2026
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Program development
- Team collaboration
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Youth mentoring
- Community engagement
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Inclusivity
- Behavior role modeling
- Child development
- Time management
- Life skills development
- Social-emotional development
- Individualized support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cabin Counselor
Camp OTX
05.2025 - 08.2025
Social-Emotional Learning Intern
Austin Discovery School
01.2024 - 04.2024
Behavioral Support Aid
Angie Wagner
02.2023 - 04.2023
Student Ministry Assistant
St. Mark's Methodist Church
05.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University