Kamryn Simms
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Dedicated Social Work student with a strong foundation in communication, leadership, and project management. Passionate about empowering individuals and communities to make a positive impact in the social work field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Work Student Intern
Petersburg Social Services
Petersburg
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Advocated for clients’ rights and needs in multidisciplinary team meetings and court proceedings
- Provided case management services to clients, including assessment, planning and advocacy.
- Educated clients on available community resources and support systems to empower them toward self-sufficiency.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, providing immediate support to clients in urgent situations.
Golf & Tennis Coach
Sports4Life
Richmond
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught golf and tennis lessons to kids after school.
- Assessed their skills weekly.
- Assisted them in learning different techniques.
Camp Coordinator
SwimRVA
Richmond
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted pre-camp orientation sessions for staff to ensure they understood their responsibilities.
- Ensured the safety of all campers by enforcing rules set forth in the camp handbook.
- Developed and maintained relationships with parents, vendors, and other staff members.
- Organized and implemented camp activities such as sports, arts and crafts, swimming, outdoor games, and field trips.
Swim Instructor
SwimRVA
Richmond
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
Program Assistant I
Girls Like Me
Richmond
09.2020 - 01.2020
- Provided technical assistance to program participants by responding to inquiries via phone or email.
- Organized special events such as conferences, workshops, training sessions. for program participants.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create a visually appealing design for the website.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA - Currently EnrolledSome College (No Degree) - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2022
General Degree -
Hickory High School
Chesapeake, VA06.2020
Skills
- Effective leadership
- Client Advocacy
- Professional ethics
- Documentation and Reporting
- Effective communication
- Resource Coordination
Languages
- English, Primary
- French
- ASL, Currently learning
Languages
English
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Social Work Student Intern
Petersburg Social Services
01.2024 - 05.2025
Camp Coordinator
SwimRVA
05.2023 - 07.2023
Golf & Tennis Coach
Sports4Life
01.2023 - 08.2023
Swim Instructor
SwimRVA
02.2022 - 05.2023
Program Assistant I
Girls Like Me
09.2020 - 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Virginia State University
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
General Degree -
Hickory High School
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