Lauren Ashton
Aptos,CA
Summary
Hardworking, dependable, and motivated high school student with hands-on experience in childcare, summer camp, volunteering, and competitive team sports. A quick learner and strong team player who takes direction well, stays organized in fast-paced environments, and brings a friendly, positive attitude. Comfortable taking initiative, solving problems, and working responsibly with children, families, teammates, and coworkers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitting
Family & Neighbors
01.2020 - Current
- Ensured safe, reliable, and attentive care for children, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Assisted children with homework, prepared meals, organized activities, and managed bedtime routines, promoting a balanced daily structure.
- Established trusted relationships with families through consistent communication and demonstrated responsibility.
Camp Counselor
Santa Catalina School Summer Camp
Monterey, California
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Worked with children throughout full-day summer camp sessions in a busy, active environment.
- Supervised campers and helped lead sports, games, creative projects, classes, and group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe, fun, welcoming, and supportive environment for campers.
- Communicated with campers, coworkers, and families while following camp policies and directions.
- Handled daily routines, organization, cleanup, and changing activity needs with patience and flexibility.
- 7 weeks
- Worked with children throughout full-day summer camp sessions in a busy, active environment.
- Supervised campers and helped lead sports, games, creative projects, classes, and group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe, fun, welcoming, and supportive environment for campers.
- Communicated with campers, coworkers, and families while following camp policies and directions.
- Handled daily routines, organization, cleanup, and changing activity needs with patience and flexibility.
Education
High School -
Aptos High School
Aptos, CA06-2028
Skills
- Dependable & punctual
- Hard-working & self-motivated
- Quick learner & coachable
- Strong communication
- Teamwork & leadership
- Organization & time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptable & flexible
- Patient & friendly
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Works well under pressure
- Takes initiative
- Google Docs & Slides
- Dependable and punctual
- Positive, friendly attitude
- Patient and responsible with children
- Comfortable taking direction and feedback
- Willing to learn new tasks
- Takes initiative and stays productive
Certification
CPR / First Aid Certified, ServSafe Food Handler Certificate Santa Cruz County, California Food Handler Card
INTERESTS
Soccer, Lacrosse, Surfing, Fitness & working out, Hiking & outdoors, Travel & adventure, Music, Baking & cooking, Photography
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Aptos Junior High, Student Volunteer, Welcomed and guided incoming students and families, assisted with orientation activities, and answered questions.
- Rio Del Mar Fall Festival, Volunteer, Helped set up activities, assisted vendors and community members, and supported event cleanup., 3 years
ACTIVITIES & ATHLETICS
- Varsity Lacrosse | Aptos High School Freshman Year-Present
- Team captain; developed leadership, communication, discipline, coachability, teamwork, and time-management skills.
- Junior Varsity Soccer | Aptos High School Freshman Year-Present
- Built commitment, adaptability, teamwork, and discipline through practices and competition.
- Club Soccer | 6 years
- Competed in club soccer and demonstrated long-term dedication, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
Accomplishments
- Student-Athlete Scholar
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Santa Catalina School Summer Camp
06.2026 - 08.2026
Babysitting
Family & Neighbors
01.2020 - Current
High School -
Aptos High School