JACK MARKOWITZ
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at YMCA Camp Orkila, skilled in engaging youth and working with individuals needing accommodations. Proven ability to evaluate and address individual needs while designing impactful educational programs. Adept at fostering positive experiences for students and leveraging strong communication skills to enhance learning outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camper Support Coordinator, Program Coordinator
YMCA Camp Orkila Outdoor Education Program
Eastsound, WA
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Assist counselors and administrative staff in handling any situations with campers requiring accommodations
- Evaluate participants' mental, emotional, and social health needs and inform staff of their requirements
- Work with school and parent chaperones to ensure the best possible experience for students
- Coordinated logistics for outdoor education programs, ensuring seamless execution of activities.
- Developed and implemented training materials for camp staff to enhance participant engagement.
Outdoor Educator
Manice Education Center
Florida, MA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Educated students on topics related to nature and environmental sciences through experiential lessons
- Supervised students during all activities and helped students engage with nature in a positive manner
- Led students on hikes to numerous locations and assisted students with difficulties or inexperience
- Assisted in the upkeep of the outdoor education center through cleaning and maintenance tasks as well as caring for chickens
Division Director
Camp Cayuga
Honesdale, PA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Served as supervisor for multiple cabins for more than 35 campers and counselors
- Communicated with parents about campers' needs and experience
- Ensured that all campers and counselors had their needs met for a successful camp experience
- Assisted campers and counselors in resolving social issues using conflict resolution techniques
One-on-One Therapy Assistant
The Ivymount School
Rockville, MD
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in the implementation of behavior plans as assigned by the program's behaviorist
- Assisted students with schoolwork and any school programming they took part in
- Ensured the safety of students both for their health needs and during emergency situations
Research Assistant
Early Social Thinkers Laboratory
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Helped conduct psychological studies on how children form social preferences regarding in and out groups
- Assisted in recruiting and vetting participants to ensure they met qualifications for studies
- Analyzed and sorted participant data to help derive conclusions about hypotheses
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2022
Aspiring To Master of Arts in Counseling -
Northwestern University
Evanston11-2027
Skills
- Statistical analysis
- Conversational Spanish
- Experience with children and young adults with physical disabilities
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
Certification
First Aid/CPR
Zipline
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Camper Support Coordinator, Program Coordinator
YMCA Camp Orkila Outdoor Education Program
03.2024 - 08.2025
Outdoor Educator
Manice Education Center
09.2023 - 11.2023
Division Director
Camp Cayuga
06.2023 - 08.2023
One-on-One Therapy Assistant
The Ivymount School
06.2022 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
Early Social Thinkers Laboratory
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Chicago
Aspiring To Master of Arts in Counseling -
Northwestern University