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JADE Castro

State College

Summary

Developed strong leadership and organizational skills in dynamic camp environment, facilitating group activities and ensuring participant well-being. Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving abilities, adaptable to various settings. Looking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can create positive impact.

Professional with strong experience in diverse operational settings, ready for collaborative team role. Proven track record of adapting to changing needs, ensuring seamless workflow, and achieving results. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and multitasking, with focus on team success and reliability in meeting objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Counselor

Wochomurka Swim Camps
05.2024 - Current
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Educated them on my personal experience and knowledge of the sport

Pool Manager

Stonebridge Apartments
05.2023 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations through regular water testing and documentation procedures.
  • Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
  • Oversaw and managed lifeguard staff by monitoring attendance and performance.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely resolution of issues and proactive communication.

Private Swim Lesson Instructor

Myself
06.2021 - Current
  • Over the summers and occasionally throughout the winter, I teach private swim lessons targeted towards 8 year olds and younger
  • This allows me to interact and teach children, which is what I hope to pursue with my future degree
  • I teach them basic water survival, including diving, and technique of the two simple swimming strokes: freestyle and backstroke
  • Increased student confidence in the water through positive reinforcement and gradual progression of skills.

General Employee

ELK CREEK CAFE
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • I worked this job in order to help finances in my family, mainly for myself and my little sister
  • Responsibilities such as washing dishes, meal prep, and pouring drinks was my job, and it allowed me to have several interactions with different kids of people
  • Collaborated with team members on projects, leading to successful completion within deadlines.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Leveraged strong organizational skills for effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality or missing deadlines.

Education

Bachelor in Elementary Education - Education

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
12-2027

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

STATE COLLEGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
STATE COLLEGE, PA
05-2023

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Positive engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Lifesaving techniques
  • Strong communicator
  • Positive reinforcement
  • First aid training
  • CPR certified
  • Goal setting and achievement

Other

SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICAN, 10/15/22 - 5/31/2023, This is a national award given to high school swimmers who maintain above a 3.5 GPA and have qualified for the junior national swim meet. 

Activities

  • State College High School Swim Team, 11/01/19 - 03/31/23, I was voted to be a high school swim team captain my senior year of high school. This allowed me to be put into a leadership role, and gave me the opportunity to represent my team. Through being captain I was put into a leadership position, and created team bonding activities and a strong team culture.
  • Student Athlete Leadership, 01/01/22 - 05/31/23, This group was created in order to provide a chance for everyone to get involved in athletics, as the high school is heavily identified through our athletics. I was able to discuss and complete acts of service such as: teacher appreciation meetings, student appreciation activities, and school community building activities.

Timeline

Camp Counselor

Wochomurka Swim Camps
05.2024 - Current

Pool Manager

Stonebridge Apartments
05.2023 - Current

General Employee

ELK CREEK CAFE
09.2022 - 08.2023

Private Swim Lesson Instructor

Myself
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor in Elementary Education - Education

Auburn University

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

STATE COLLEGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
JADE Castro