Ethan Davis
Milwaukee
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable student (professional in training) with a proven track record in enhancing camper experiences at Holiday Home Camp through effective conflict resolution and team-building exercises. Excelled in a Program Assistant Intern role at Peaks Initiative by boosting intern engagement and streamlining program operations. Skilled in empathy development and effective communication, demonstrating a commitment to fostering multicultural competence and resilience building.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant Intern
Peaks Initiative
10.2023 - Current
- Engaged and participated with staff members on daily tasks which resulted in reducing individual workload burden, yet allowing productivity to become enhanced
- Increased intern engagement with well-organized training sessions and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Conducted thorough research for planning and coordinating day-to-day activities, with emphasis on special program skills on industry trends, and tasks, with assistance as needed, while providing valuable insights for program enhancements.
- Facilitated tasks centered around learning various cultural practices and traditions utilizing the connection of preparing meals.
C.I.T (Counselor in Training)
Holiday Home Camp
08.2022 - Current
- Energetically participated in recess, games and physical activities with camp children.
- Deescalated conflicts among campers and sought assistance from seniors for permanent resolutions.
- Devised and enacted team-building exercises.
- Supported Lead Counselor in lesson plan creation and field trip planning.
- Supporting Lead Counselors and learning supervisory, and leadership techniques
Childcare Volunteer
Parent Cafe
03.2018 - 07.2024
- Supervised children of various ages on playground and field trips.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow through various educational activities.
- Boosted creativity through hands-on art projects that allowed children to express themselves freely while developing fine motor skills.
- Managed conflicts among children, facilitating peaceful resolutions and promoting empathy.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Reinforced a sense of community within the childcare setting by promoting shared responsibility and mutual respect among children and staff members.
- Watched and redirected inappropriate student behavior.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and team-building exercises.
- Assisted in developing children's fine motor skills through arts and crafts projects.
- Encouraged healthy habits by preparing and serving nutritious snacks and meals.
- Supported children's learning and curiosity, engaging in storytelling and reading sessions.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with children by being consistent, caring presence.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to children during times of distress or adjustment.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Child Caregiver
Milwaukee Recreation
06.2023 - 06.2023
- In this one week certification class, I was able to receive my child care credentials with hands on training.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
Education
No Degree - Business
James Madison Academic Campus
Milwaukee, Wisconsin05.2026
Skills
Self-awareness
Multicultural Competence
Empathy Development
Boundary Setting
Resilience building
Anger Management
Counseling techniques
Behavioral Interventions
Mediation
Team Collaboration
File and Record Keeping
Conflict Resolution
Decision-Making
Multitasking
Timeline
Program Assistant Intern
Peaks Initiative
10.2023 - Current
Child Caregiver
Milwaukee Recreation
06.2023 - 06.2023
C.I.T (Counselor in Training)
Holiday Home Camp
08.2022 - Current
Childcare Volunteer
Parent Cafe
03.2018 - 07.2024
No Degree - Business
James Madison Academic Campus