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Larissa McMahon

Stow,Massachusetts

Summary

Three years of of hands-on experience guiding, supervising and overseeing campers engaged in camp activities. Well-versed in planning age-appropriate activities and leading and supporting campers. Responsible and mature individual with strong grasp of emergency procedures paired with first aid and CPR certification.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Camp Counselor

Orleans Recreation Department
Orleans, MA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Instructed classes on topics including soccer, yoga, and arts & crafts.
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
  • Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun events such as talent shows.
  • Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
  • Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
  • 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.
  • Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
  • Enforced COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols before, during and post-camp to enhance wellness.

Camp Counselor

Orleans Recreation Department
Orleans, MA
06.2019 - 08.2020
  • Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress at the camp.
  • Helped manage daily operations of the camp including registration and check-in procedures.
  • Came up with new activities and plans everyday.
  • Assigned roles and responsibilities to staff members as needed.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on ideas for new projects or activities related to the arts curriculum.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons and projects.
  • Created a supportive atmosphere for children to express themselves through art forms.

Education

International Security Conflict Resolution

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Nashoba Regional High School
Bolton, MA
06-2022

Skills

  • Emergency Response
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Parental Communication
  • Child Supervision
  • Activity Planning
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Group Activity Implementation
  • Issue Identification and Resolution
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Creative Mindset
  • Safety Management
  • Activity Supervision
  • Problem Resolution

Affiliations

  • National Honors Society member
  • Best Buddies member
  • Varsity Lacrosse for three years
  • Theatre for thirteen plus performances
  • Surfing
  • Betty Boarders member
  • Donovan Art Class for twelve years
  • Ambassador for Pura Vida, Beach Bum Threads
  • Avid volunteer
  • Organized my own funraisers for charities such as a local woman's shelter

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
American Sign Language
Elementary

Accomplishments

  • Graduated high school with magna cum laude
  • Deans list every semester of college

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Camp Counselor

Orleans Recreation Department
06.2023 - 08.2023

Camp Counselor

Orleans Recreation Department
06.2019 - 08.2020

International Security Conflict Resolution

San Diego State University

High School Diploma -

Nashoba Regional High School

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