Jahcob Coicou

Aiding and assisting children with special needs and other mental disabilities in being accustomed to social environments and social interactions. Helping the children with homework and getting to know what best suites the individual in terms of learning. Including the children in games as well as teaching the other children to treat them with respect as they are different from them.

• Reduced challenging behaviors through the implementation of positive reinforcement strategies.
• Adapted instructional methods according to each students learning style, maximizing progress towards goals.
• Fostered strong relationships with student, fostering trust and open communication vital for successful outcomes.
• Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
• Addressed participant concerns with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain satisfaction levels.
• Encouraged special needs children to partake in recreational activities and social awareness exercises.
• Supervised outdoor excursions such as nature hikes or field trips ensuring adherence to safety guidelines while fostering appreciation for natural surroundings.
• Supported inclusion efforts by adapting recreational activities for individuals with varying abilities or special needs when necessary.
• Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
• Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
• Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
• Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
• Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.

Planning and organizing recreational events for children from grades K-5. Ensuring the children are entertained and safe in an after school setting as well as assisting them with homework. Answering phones when needed, maintaining records (disciplinary forms and accident reports), and data entry. Making sure children with special needs are included in group activities and social interactions.

• Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
• Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
• Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive recreational environment.
• Addressed participant concerns with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues in a timely manner to maintain satisfaction levels.
• Trained new staff members on department policies, procedures, and safety protocols to ensure consistent service delivery across the team.
• Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
• Provided first aid assistance during emergencies as needed, responding calmly and effectively under pressure situations.
• Supported inclusion efforts by adapting recreational activities for individuals with varying abilities or special needs when necessary.
• Planned, promoted and executed more than 10 events each year.
• Researched, planned, and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 5 and 17.
• Supervised outdoor excursions such as nature hikes or field trips ensuring adherence to safety guidelines while fostering appreciation for natural surroundings.
• Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
• Assisted with inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were available for all maintenance tasks.
• Contributed to a well-maintained facility through diligent cleaning and upkeep of all areas, including floors, walls, fixtures, and machinery.
• Upheld company standards by following established policies and procedures during all aspects of the job function.
• Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.

Handled the smoothness of every task performed by the team throughout the evening. Assisted in set up and breaking down the events.

• Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
• Coordinated large-scale events involving multiple teams of volunteers, resulting in successful events, festivals and community outreach initiatives.
• assisted in the break down of the event at the end of the day.
• Handled crowd control professionally, maintaining a safe environment for all event attendees and staff members.
• Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
• Assisted in the successful execution of events by setting up and breaking down equipment, signage, and decorations.
• Implemented efficient check-in processes, minimizing wait time for guests upon arrival at events.
• Responded to inquiries from attendees and addressed any issues or complaints.
• Streamlined communication between event team members using walkie-talkies or other devices as needed during large-scale functions.
• Anticipated potential problems before they arose, proactively addressing them to minimize disruptions in event proceedings.
• Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
• Enhanced event security measures, monitored entry points to ensure safety of all participants.

Helped the coaches and supervisors with their daily duties and activities. Ran errands for staff and made sure all the sports equipment were prepared. Assisted in providing water and ice in the coolers daily Passed out lunches and snacks to the kids during lunch and snack time. Cleaned up after snack and lunch time. Filed papers that needed to be placed in their corresponding folders

• Energetically participated in recess, games and physical activities with camp children.
• Deescalated conflicts among campers and sought assistance from seniors for permanent resolutions.
• Supported Lead Counselor in lesson plan creation and field trip planning.
• Guided students to and from camp dining areas safely for set meal times.
• Carefully learned and upheld camp rules and regulations for safety and behavior management.
• Eagerly provided one-to-one attention to campers for special instruction, personal counseling and self-esteem-building activities.
• Established rapport with diverse clientele through empathetic listening and effective communication skills, fostering trust and a supportive environment.
• Removed trash, debris and waste from camp area every evening as part of routine clean up activities.
• Developed positive and productive relationships with kids, parents and staff.
• Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and field trips.
• Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.

Helped the coaches and supervisors with their daily duties and activities. Ran errands for staff and made sure all the sports equipment were prepared. Assisted in providing water and ice in the coolers daily Passed out lunches and snacks to the kids during lunch and snack time. Cleaned up after snack and lunch time. Filed papers that needed to be placed in their corresponding folders

• Energetically participated in recess, games and physical activities with camp children.
• Deescalated conflicts among campers and sought assistance from seniors for permanent resolutions.
• Supported Lead Counselor in lesson plan creation and field trip planning.
• Fostered communication and friendship among group members through team-building activities.
• Guided students to and from camp dining areas safely for set meal times.
• Carefully learned and upheld camp rules and regulations for safety and behavior management.
• Eagerly provided one-to-one attention to campers for special instruction, personal counseling and self-esteem-building activities.
• Proposed creative team activities such as songs, dances, and performance activities.
• Established rapport with diverse clientele through empathetic listening and effective communication skills, fostering trust and a supportive environment.
• Removed trash, debris and waste from camp area every evening as part of routine clean up activities.
• Encouraged participants to open up and share thoughts at group counseling sessions.