Kenna Nelson
Canton,GA
Summary
A patient summer camp counselor and teacher's assistant with expertise in caring for and assisting youngsters. Offering four 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. Diligent Resident Advisor with proven track record in maintaining safe and supportive residential environment. Successfully mediated conflicts and fostered sense of community among diverse groups. Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
UNG Dorm Resident Advisor (RA)
The University of North Georgia
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured a safe living environment by conducting regular room inspections and reporting maintenance issues.
- Provided timely response to emergency situations, demonstrating sound judgment under pressure.
- Enhanced community atmosphere through the planning and execution of engaging social events.
- Optimized roommate relations by mediating conflicts professionally when necessary.
- Established trust with residents through active listening skills while maintaining confidentiality in sensitive situations.
- Enhanced time management skills through juggling multiple responsibilities such as event planning, crisis response, and administrative tasks.
- Assisted with move-in and move-out processes, ensuring smooth transitions for new and departing residents.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Served as a reliable resource for residents in need of personal or academic support, providing guidance or referrals as needed.
DAY CAMP COUNSELOR
Hide And Seek Day Camp
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Seasonal job...camp counselor during summers of 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
- 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
05.2026
Skills
- Issue Identification
- Child Abuse Reporting
- Activity Planning and Coordination
- Individual and Group Coaching
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Activity Implementation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Peer Mediation
- Policy Enforcement
- Activity Planning
- Student resource promotion
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Motivational Skills
- Role Modeling
Timeline
UNG Dorm Resident Advisor (RA)
The University of North Georgia
08.2024 - Current
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 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of North Georgia
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