Kenna Nelson
Canton,GA
Summary
A patient summer camp counselor and teacher's assistant with expertise in caring for and assisting youngsters. Offering two years of experience working with kids of all ages. A compassionate individual known for communicating well with others, problem-solving and managing time. Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, and planning activities. Excellent tutor, record keeper and a multitasker.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Camp Counselor
Hide And Seek Day Camp
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Seasonal job...camp counselor during summers of 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff, and families.
- Kept all camper and work areas neat, clean, and organized.
- Planned and led diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values.
- Led 20-24 children with recreation games.
- Monitored behavior of each child and reported incidents or suspicion of abuse to superiors.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned groups and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Teacher's Assistant
Mt. Zion Preschool
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher's Assistant
The Carpenter Shop
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Awarded Staff Spotlight (Teacher of the Month)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of North Georgia
Dahlonega05.2026
Skills
- Issue Identification
- Child Abuse Reporting
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Individual and Group Coaching
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Activity Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Mt. Zion Preschool
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
The Carpenter Shop
09.2021 - 04.2022
Day Camp Counselor
Hide And Seek Day Camp
06.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of North Georgia
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