Grace Harshaw
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills, and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. A reliable individual with a desire to assist and help children reach their full potential both mentally and physically in any setting. I aspire to one day become an Occupational Therapist after my required schooling, wishing to gain experience and familiarity in a clinical setting such as a Rehabilitation Aide for CHKD!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Melissa Alcox
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized and planned a variety of activities to stimulate physical, mental, and emotional growth for the 3 kids I looked after while also providing supervision and guidance to ensure their safety.
- Transported children safely to their appointments, social engagements, practices, and other recreational activities daily while communicating with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns, and other issues related to the care of their children, such as behaviors, etc.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children, as well as maintaining a clean environment for the family
Swim Instructor
Lynnhaven Dive Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided hands-on swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages and abilities, including children with physical and mental disabilities.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of each student within my classes, as well as assessed and tested students to place them in different levels of my classes and developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool, as well as monthly water safety drills and simulation activities to familiarize children with said topics
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices. Became certified as a lifeguard, water safety instructor, and CPR-certified
Restaurant Hostess
Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse
Virginia Beach, Virginia
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large and small parties of guests while monitoring dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area, including wiping down tables, menus, and chairs between seatings, restocking items, and serving food when time permitted
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests
- Provided support to kitchen staff, other servers, and patrons that requested needed assistance
Camp Counselor for Children With Autism
F.A.C.T
Virginia Beach, Virginia
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through an enthusiastic leadership style
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs
- Provided vigilant guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings while advising my assigned volunteers on how to help
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and rewards
- Maintained accurate records, including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills
- Collaborated with staff members to create a safe environment for all participants within the program, made "game plans" for possible situations
- Redirected negative behavior and de-escalated dangerous situations involving campers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Frank W Cox
Virginia Beach02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Virginia Tech
BlacksburgSkills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organizational Systems (Sorting and Categorizing etc)
- Creative
- Teamwork and Collaboration, Leadership
Certification
- water safety instructor
- First-Aid and CPR certified
- Lifeguard certified
Affiliations
- Special Olympics Soccer Coach for 3 years for the Area 2 team (fall seasons 2019-2022)
Timeline
Private Nanny
Melissa Alcox
02.2023 - 08.2023
Swim Instructor
Lynnhaven Dive Center
06.2022 - 02.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse
10.2021 - 09.2022
Camp Counselor for Children With Autism
F.A.C.T
06.2017 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Old Dominion University
High School Diploma -
Frank W Cox
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
Virginia Tech
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