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Grace Harper

Oak Park,MI

Summary

I am a recent 2024 graduate from Michigan State University. I received a BA in Human Development & Family Studies with a minor in Youth & Society. I have a strong commitment to working with Children and their families within the Special Needs/Disabilities population.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Camp Counselor (Unit Lead)

South Oakland YMCA
Royal Oak, MI
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
  • Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, and sports.
  • Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
  • Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress and discuss challenges.

YMCA Child Watch

Parkwood YMCA
East La, MI
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Managed check-in and check-out process for each child attending Child Watch program.
  • Provided support to families by referring them to available resources within the community.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.

Internship Student

LifeLab Kids
Ferndale, MI
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Observed client behavior, recorded data, and analyzed results using established protocols.
  • Provided positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors in clients.
  • Developed visual supports to help facilitate learning opportunities for clients.
  • Collaborated with other professionals such as psychologists and psychiatrists to develop effective interventions for clients.
  • Attended workshops and seminars related to Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Assisted in creating and implementing individualized ABA treatment plans for clients.
  • Shadowed various therapist on site

Summer Camp Counselor

South Oakland YMCA
Royal Oak, MI
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated groups of children at a summer camp
  • Taught children basic swimming techniques
  • Facilitated activities for children to participate in during before & after care
  • Promoted to Unit Lead.

Summer Camp Unit Leader

South Oakland YMCA
Royal Oak, MI
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated groups of children at a summer camp
  • Taught children basic swimming techniques
  • Facilitated activities for children to participate in during before & after care.
  • Developed and implemented unit goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Provided guidance on best practices in order to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress and discuss challenges.

Team Member

Jersey Mike's Franchise System Inc.
Southfield, MI
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions
  • Prepared orders requested by customers
  • Cleaned and organized the store to make it a more welcoming experience for the customers.

Sales Associate

Journeys Shoes
Troy, MI
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Sold/helped customers with shoe assistance
  • Organized shoes & boxes in the back, and correctly laced the displayed shoes
  • Operated cash register, scanned items, bagged merchandise, and properly handled methods of payment to facilitate accurate sales transactions
  • Explained quality and style differences between shoe brands to demonstrate expertise.

Education

Human Development & Family Studies -

Michigan State University
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05.2024

Transfer Student

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
2021

High School Diploma -

Ferndale High School
Ferndale, MI
06.2020

Skills

  • Trained in Aquatic Safety at the Pool
  • Trained in Bullying Prevention at Camp
  • Trained in Child Sexual Abuse Prevention at Camp
  • Fast Learner
  • Patient Counseling
  • Applied Behavior Analysis

Timeline

YMCA Child Watch

Parkwood YMCA
10.2023 - 04.2024

Summer Camp Counselor (Unit Lead)

South Oakland YMCA
06.2023 - Current

Internship Student

LifeLab Kids
05.2023 - 08.2023

Summer Camp Counselor

South Oakland YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2022

Summer Camp Unit Leader

South Oakland YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021

Team Member

Jersey Mike's Franchise System Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2020

Sales Associate

Journeys Shoes
10.2018 - 01.2019

Human Development & Family Studies -

Michigan State University

Transfer Student

Eastern Michigan University

High School Diploma -

Ferndale High School
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