Grace Pearson
New City,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Town Of Clarkstown
Nanuet, NY
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all campers, promoting teamwork and respect among peers.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Provided ongoing feedback on camper progress to parents through weekly updates, strengthening relationships between families and the camp community.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behavior from campers both individually and within group settings.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between campers when necessary, promoting healthy communication skills within the group dynamic.
- Served as a role model for younger staff members by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of camp operations.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Substitute Teacher's Aide
East Ramapo Central School District
Monsey, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted students with personal hygiene needs such as hand washing and toileting.
- Maintained smooth classroom operations by assisting teachers with any administrative, instructional or student support need.
- Promoted student progress by assisting with assignments and special projects.
- Monitored students during transitional and non-class times such as lunch periods and recess.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Camp Counselor
Gate Hill Day Camp
Stony Point, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all campers, promoting teamwork and respect among peers.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Provided ongoing feedback on camper progress to parents through weekly updates, strengthening relationships between families and the camp community.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behavior from campers both individually and within group settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY06.2026
High School Regent's Diploma -
Clarkstown South High School
West Nyack, NY06.2022
Skills
- Parental Communication
- Equipment Inspection
- Peer Mentoring
- Activity Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Effective Communication
- Group Supervision and Management
- Creative Mindset
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
References
Stacey Knee
Gate Hill Day Camp, Camp Supervisor
stacey@gatehilldaycamp.com
Denise Paredes
Town of Clarkstown, Camp Supervisor
dparedes@clarkstown.org
Rebecca Pritzker
845-213-8680
Timeline
Substitute Teacher's Aide
East Ramapo Central School District
12.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
Town Of Clarkstown
06.2023 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
Gate Hill Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science -
SUNY Oneonta
High School Regent's Diploma -
Clarkstown South High School