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Volunteer Service
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Kaitlin Spadafora

Seattle

Summary

I am a dynamic and detail-oriented college student, able to lead, cooperate, and compromise with a diverse spectrum of people. I have a broad range of experience, including a quality assurance internship at a molecular diagnostics company, and extended work in childcare. I am adept at customer-facing roles and fast-paced environments, committed to delivering an excellent experience to all.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Camp Counselor

Lisa McDonald
Seattle
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Effectively led and managed a diverse age group of adolescents.
  • Facilitated age-appropriate activities that encouraged social, emotional, and physical development, with attention to camper enjoyment.
  • Handled camper disputes, using a proactive approach and communication to foster positive outcomes.
  • Handled medical emergencies and behavioral challenges; maintained calm under pressure, and prioritized safety and the well-being of campers and staff.
  • Acted as a mediator between camp staff and parents/guardians, providing updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring family satisfaction.
  • Built a strong rapport with campers, staff, and families through clear, respectful communication, and active listening.
  • Prepared and served daily meal services for campers, ensuring dietary needs, and food safety standards were met.
  • Served as a designated driver for daily field trips and excursions, ensuring safe and timely travel for all campers.

Personal Babysitter

Various Families
Seattle
04.2023 - 09.2025
  • Provided dependable, hands-on care for the children of local and some non-local families.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of children by maintaining a watchful eye, setting clear boundaries, and responding promptly to signs of distress or unsafe behavior.
  • Managed daily routines and schedules, including nap times, bedtime routines, and transitions between activities, helping children feel secure and supported throughout the day.
  • Planned and engaged in age-appropriate activities, such as arts and crafts, and outdoor play, to foster creativity, development, and positive social interaction.
  • Provided light housekeeping duties in addition to childcare, including cleaning up after meals, and organizing children's belongings to maintain a clean and functional environment.

Quality Assurance Intern

ELITechGroup Molecular Diagnostics Inc.
Bothell
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Started part-time; hours were increased based on performance.
  • Reviewed executed batch records to ensure compliance with approved procedures. Communicated discrepancies to permanent Quality Assurance staff.
  • Performed Finished Product Inspections.
  • Assisted with assembling kits, producing labels, etc., following Manufacturing Bath Records to ensure final assemblies are created in a correct and timely fashion.
  • Filed completed Master Batch Records (MBRs) and product SPECs.
  • Performed cleaning of laboratory glassware.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Washington
Seattle
06-2028

GED -

Shorewood High School
Shoreline, WA
06-2024

Skills

  • Detail-oriented
  • Very hard-working
  • Public speaking experience
  • Leadership
  • Intermediate Spanish fluency
  • Experience with both Microsoft 365 software and Google Suite
  • Canva and web design experience
  • Organization
  • Quality assurance tasks
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration and adaptability
  • Child development
  • Conflict resolution

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List throughout high school (grades 9-12), as well as the Fall and Winters quarters at University of Washington during the 2025-2026 school year (Freshman year).
  • Seal of Biliteracy (for those who have attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation, seal awarded at graduation on Diploma).
  • Academic WIAA State Champion for 3A Girls Basketball (3.94 GPA, 2022 & 2023).
  • 4-year Varsity Letterman, Girls Basketball
  • Girls Basketball Varsity Captain 2023-2024 (Senior year)
  • Girls Basketball Junior Varsity Captain 2021-2022 (Sophomore year)
  • Most Improved Player, Shorewood Varsity Basketball 2020 (Freshman year)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Volunteer Service

  • Year-round volunteer & selected high school leader for the Shoreline Sports Foundation (2019-2022); assisted director with service and community events, spoke at 2022 annual fundraiser, helped organize and coordinated Hygiene Drive (2021, 2022), participated in Serve the City community outreach.
  • Homecoming Week Planning & Preparation (2021, 2022, 2023); painted posters, preformed in class skit, decorated gym (contributing 10 hours outside of school week, including evenings and weekends).
  • Shorewood High School Daycare, 06/2022 (provided fun and safe childcare to children of community members on a non-school staff work day).
  • Occasional Assistant Coach for KMBA (Korey Mickey Basketball Academy) for 15U & 16U.
  • Saint Luke Church Community Events (2014-2019); helped organize the annual community picnics, served at and helped organize Saint Nic Brunch (attended by 300 parishioners).

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Lead Camp Counselor

Lisa McDonald
06.2025 - 09.2025

Personal Babysitter

Various Families
04.2023 - 09.2025

Quality Assurance Intern

ELITechGroup Molecular Diagnostics Inc.
06.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Washington

GED -

Shorewood High School

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