Lexie Grenier
Summary
Empathetic Counseling Intern who is good with connecting with clients, maintaining comfort and promoting progress during sessions. Easily collects information about patients through conversations, questions and in-depth interviews. Excellent observational and analytical skills with great insight into patients' mental state. Lively Counselor in Training with skills built by working with and managing campers aged 4 to 9 years old. Managed team-development and camp operations. Experience working with students of diverse ages and backgrounds. Good listener with history of successfully handling camper concerns. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Elaina Layden
Wolcott, CT
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Made healthy snacks and meals for 3 children.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Volunteer
YMCA Camp Mataucha
Watertown, CT
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Volunteer
Waterbury Police Activity League (P.A.L.)
Waterbury, CT
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Helped with special programs or activities.
- Helped keep facilities tidy, functional, and clean to meet program requirements.
- Utilized effective interpersonal communication skills to engage with others.
- Supported smooth-running, enjoyable, and engaging events by assisting with planning and organizing.
- Welcomed guests and responded to inquiries about the program's criteria and prospects.
- Worked with teams and groups to assist program participants experience quantifiable improvements.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
- Provided immediate responses to questions from volunteers.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Human Services
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Post University
Waterbury, CT07.2021
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Document Management
- Client Relations Strength
- Mental Health Support
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Group Activities
Timeline
Babysitter
Elaina Layden
06.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer
YMCA Camp Mataucha
06.2017 - 08.2017
Volunteer
Waterbury Police Activity League (P.A.L.)
08.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Counseling And Human Services
Post University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Post University