Halli Herschaft
Lake Worth
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Specialist
New Directions Youth & Family Services
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Helped educate youth in various life skills such as job applications, bank accounts, hygiene, etc. and connected them with appropriate resources to do so
- Enhanced communication skills amongst youth by organizing group discussions and team-building exercises.
- Developed strong rapport with youth and family members to ensure effective boundaries and communication
- Utilized de-escalation techniques in order to provide necessary crisis intervention
- Maintained detailed case notes on each youth's progress throughout their involvement in the program, collaborating with team members to create support plans
Team Leader
Just For Kids
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Create and implement engaging activities for Before and After School Programs
- Support planning and implementation of activities
- Supervise children grades K-5
- Supervise children during activities
Tutor
Project LEARN
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Tutored students in English as a second language, reading and writing
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
- Mentored students with focus on developing acceptance and empathy
- Mentored students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
Pro Shop Administrator
New Rochelle Tennis Club
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Sold merchandise to members
- Prepared food and sold to members
- Booked tennis courts for members
- Responsible for inventory
Camp Counselor
BounceU
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Supported implementation of fun and engaging activities for campers
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Worked as "Party Pro" in an event called Sensory Bounce: Special event for children with autism, children who are on the spectrum, and children with sensory issues
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Social Sciences
University At Buffalo
05.2023
Skills
- Youth Support
- People Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Monthly Inventory
- Behavior Redirection
- Issue Resolution
- Trauma-informed care
Additional Information
Interned in a Kindergarten classroom at Seely Place Elementary School (January 2019-May 2019)
Contact
Buffalo, NY 14214
Education
Buffalo, NY
Timeline
Youth Support Specialist
New Directions Youth & Family Services
05.2023 - 11.2024
Team Leader
Just For Kids
05.2022 - 08.2022
Tutor
Project LEARN
12.2021 - 05.2022
Pro Shop Administrator
New Rochelle Tennis Club
05.2018 - 08.2018
Camp Counselor
BounceU
06.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities And Social Sciences
University At Buffalo
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