Isaac Bodzwa
Randalls Island Park Alliance
BRONX,NY
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor/Volleyball Director
3 Years 1 Month- I have worked at the Randalls island kids camp since my sophomore year. Through this camp I have attained and sharpened skills in the multitude of activities that are at the camp.
- Supervised campers during activities, ensuring safe, structured, and engaging daily experiences.
- Manage group transitions, attendance, and activity setup to maintain smooth operations.
- Support campers with conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and positive peer interactions.
- Work with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensure camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Develop strong relationships with co-counselors that result in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Collaborate with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Learn and Earn
1 Year- From February to June of this school year, I was part of the Learn and Earn program. Completed a CUNY course, earning college credit and enhancing understanding of post-secondary goals. As well as participating in the internship part of the program focused on the fitness program run by Lou Schlanger.
- Managed time efficiently to complete tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Winter Youth Internship
3 Months- I was placed at Bronx works during the school year and was a part of the community health team as an intern from December to March. Identified community issues impacting local residents, informing team strategies for Coordinated and facilitated cooking and technology classes for local older adults, enhancing their engagement and skills for local older adults.
- Entered data into program databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. into databases, maintaining organized and confidential files.
- Prepared materials for workshops, ensuring all resources were organized and accessible. and organized resources for workshops and group sessions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline daily operations and improve service flow. members to support daily operations and maintain service flow.
Culinary Intern
1 Month- Learned knife skills and meal preparation techniques for both home cooking and on-site events, collaborating in group projects to enhance teamwork.
- We were taught how to handle our way with a knife and to prep and cook meals at home and on site. Additionally, we were tasked with group work and team building.
- Practiced safety techniques for handling knives and kitchen tools, contributing to a safe cooking environment.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Skills
Career driven
Communication effectiveness
Decisiveness under pressure
Conflict resolution
Leadership qualities
Adaptability
Prudent
Effective Collaboration
Tenacious
Timeline
Learn and Earn
DYCD Youth Employment Program
12.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Camp Counselor/Volleyball Director
Randalls Island Park Alliance
07.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Winter Youth Internship
Bronx works
12.2022 - 03.2023Read More
Culinary Intern
Summer youth, 183rd
07.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Bronx Legacy HIgh School
High School Diploma
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Borough of Manhattan Community College
No Degree from Liberal Arts
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Awards
Peer mediation certificate, Brain power leader certificate, Mott Haven 2024-2025 student athlete of the year, 2x Fitness Marine Core National Champion, Highest individual Score Nationally 2025, Mott Haven Volleyball Co-MVP
Extracurricular Activities
Brain power training Peer mediation training Mott Haven Volleyball team 2022-2025 South Bronx Fitness 2022-2025 program