Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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Kiara Soto

New York,NY

Summary

Patient Camp Counselor with many years of expertise promoting activity participation. Talented at providing behavior monitoring and communicating with parents regarding children's experiences. Reliable individual with community-oriented focus and dedication to health and safety standards for all participants. Driven individual committed to implementing and leading fun, educational, and entertaining group activities. Caring supervisor.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Counselor

SYEP
New York, New York
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Offered support during classroom and outdoor sessions
  • Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
  • Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
  • Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
  • Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
  • Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
  • Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
  • Recognized and implemented safety standards to minimize incidents or accidents.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
  • Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
  • Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.

Reporting Analyst

Artsconnection
New York, New York
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Gathered, analyzed and formatted large amounts of data into meaningful information.
  • Verified accuracy of data associated with the reviewed content.
  • Reviewed and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in products and services.
  • Authored content reflecting evaluated artworks
  • Worked closely with management team to provide updates on progress of reviews being conducted.
  • Collaborated with writing team to develop articles and advertising concepts.

Education

High School Diploma -

The College Academy
549 Audubon Avenue
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Gramercy Arts High School
40 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Activity Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Group activity implementation
  • Child Supervision
  • Activity Scheduling
  • Relationship Building
  • Enforcing Rules
  • Compassionate communication
  • Group leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Safety Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Positive relationships
  • Arts and crafts
  • Creative Mindset
  • Creative and Energetic
  • Problem-Solving

Affiliations

  • vocal music
  • arts and crafts
  • writing

Accomplishments

  • Back-To-School campaign with GapKids
  • Manhattan Borough Arts Festival - Apollo Theatre foundation

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Camp Counselor

SYEP
07.2024 - 08.2024

Reporting Analyst

Artsconnection
10.2021 - 12.2021

High School Diploma -

The College Academy

High School Diploma -

Gramercy Arts High School
Kiara Soto