Professional Summary
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Work History
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Emma M. Garcia-Warner

Bedford Park Community
Bridgeview,IL
1
Language
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Recreational Assistant with experience planning age-specific programs for children from toddlers through middle school. Leads program planning, event coordination, and group instruction that keeps activities safe, inclusive, and engaging. Supports smooth operations in community recreation settings through clear communication and adaptable day-to-day leadership. Comfortable working in customer service roles and learning new technology systems.

Work History

recreational assistant

2 Years 7 Months
Bedford Park Community | 01.2024 - Current
  • Worked as a full-year part time employee for almost two years, now seasonal during college breaks
  • Worked with young kids ranging in age from 18 months to 12 years old
  • Created detailed program plans for each program and instructed the programs
  • Assisted in organizing events, ensuring smooth operations and positive experiences for attendees

Summer Camp Counselor

1 Year 1 Month
Bedford Park Community | 06.2025 - 07.2026
  • Managed daily activities to maintain camper safety and enrich program experience.
  • Developed creative recreational activities tailored to Different age groups and interests of campers.
  • Engaged with children across various age, interest, skill, and developmental levels to foster inclusive participation.
  • First year worked with 7th and 8th graders
  • Second year worked with 2-4 year olds

summer school assistant teacher

3 Years 1 Month
The Warehouse Project & Gallery | 06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Worked with kids ranging from grades kindergarten to 3rd grade, teaching theater arts
  • Developed instructional materials and resources to support diverse learning needs
  • Led engaging theater arts sessions during a six-week summer program from 2021 to 2024

Theater club teaching assistant

1 Month
The Warehouse Project & Gallery | 06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with kids ranging from grades 3rd grade to 8th grade, teaching theater arts
  • After school program at Graves Elementary School in Summit, IL
  • Facilitated classroom activities, promoting collaboration and active participation among students

Education

High school diploma

Argo Community High School | Summit, IL | 05-2026
  • Attended Argo Community High School and earned a high school degree on time. Participated in many clubs and sports, including the school newspaper and volleyball.
  • A/B Honor roll all 4 years

Current Undergraduate - Psychology

Illinois State University | Normal | 05-2030
  • Current student attending Illinois State University to earn a bachelor's degree or higher in psychology.

Skills

Student guidance
Public speaking
Collaborative environment
Program development
Healthy environment collaboration
Technology integration

Certification

  • CPR and AED Certified, [American Heart Association] - 3/25/2025 - 3/2027
  • Mandated reporter, [Department of Children and Family Services] - 3/26/2025 - 3/26/2028
  • Illinois Food Handler, [ACE] - 3/26/2025 - 3/26/2027

LANGUAGES

English, (enrolled in Spanish classes to become bilingual)

Timeline

Summer Camp Counselor

Bedford Park Community
06.2025 - 07.2026Read More

recreational assistant

Bedford Park Community
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Theater club teaching assistant

The Warehouse Project & Gallery
06.2023 - 07.2023Read More

summer school assistant teacher

The Warehouse Project & Gallery
06.2021 - 07.2024Read More

Argo Community High School

High school diploma
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Illinois State University

Current Undergraduate from Psychology
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Emma M. Garcia-Warner