Hi, I’m
Jarian D. Mercado Santos
New York,NY
Summary
An experienced youth development professional with eight years of experience and prepared to make a significant impact. I love building bonds by creating a strong focus on team collaboration and encouraging progress. Skilled in activity planning, behavior management, and fostering a positive environment. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, with a passion for supporting children's growth and well-being.
Overview
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Hex & CoNew York, NY
After School Counselor
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Utilizing tabletop games in order to nurture the neurodevelopment in children, focusing on brain functions and game mechanics
- Guiding children from the ages of four to thirteen in creating team building skills and creative problem solving
- Generating a positive and safe domain for the children to grow and explore
- Event facilitation and planning birthday parties
- Supervising school pick ups; Escorting children safely from their schools to the location, sometimes on public transportation
Wagon Road CampChappaqua, NY
Assistant/Head Counselor
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Worked with developmentally delayed youth of 5-8 years of age
- Feed, shower, and dress campers during their stay throughout the year
- Facilitate and provided activities for campers keep them entertained
- Reported any concerns or issues to the camp supervisor
- Guided campers through activities from the ages of 5-13 years of age
- Assisted campers with conflict resolution when obstacles occurred
- Created memorable events for camp events such as the carnival
Emma ChuManhattan, NY
Daycare Teacher
02.2026 - 03.2026
Job overview
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and emotional development.
- Implemented daily activities that promote social skills and teamwork among children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss the child's progress and address any concerns effectively.
- Supervised classroom environments to ensure safety and adherence to health regulations.
Kids OrbitBrooklyn, NY
After school Counselor
03.2024 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Supervising multiple groups of children varying between the ages of 8-12 years of age
- Creating games and executing them with the children, focused on team building
- Event facilitation and planning
- Classroom management
- Assisting with homework and other projects
- Crisis management
John Philip SousaThe Bronx, NY
Summer Counselor
05.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Provided care and leadership for 25 children ages 5-8
- Planned indoor and outdoor enrichment activities for children, including dance, free play time, and educational games
- Supervised cultural excursions to museums and a Broadway musical
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks
Education
The City College of New York
B.A from Psychology
03-2023
Borough of Manhattan Community College
A.A from Psychology
03-2020
Skills
- CPR certified
- Knowledge in Microsoft word and Powerpoint
- Event facilitation and planning
- Multitasking abilities
- Classroom management
- Activity planning
- Creative thinking
- Patience and empathy
Certification
- [Child Development Associate], Bryant & Stratton College - July 2027
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Emma Chu
02.2026 - 03.2026
After School Counselor
Hex & Co
08.2024 - Current
After school Counselor
Kids Orbit
03.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant/Head Counselor
Wagon Road Camp
08.2021 - Current
Summer Counselor
John Philip Sousa
05.2018 - 08.2018
Borough of Manhattan Community College
A.A from Psychology
The City College of New York
B.A from Psychology
Awards and Certificates
ABC Bartending School Certificate, College Discovery Award for Service Learning and Advocacy, 2019, City Council Certificate of Merit, 2018, Richard R. Dieterle Memorial Scholarship, 2018, Two-Time Recipient of Children's Aid Certificate of Achievement, 2018, Two-Time Honor Roll Recipient at Renaissance High School