Elizabeth OMahony

Led Film & Photography area of arts education camp, specifically working with children ages 5-18. Taught and facilitated creative short filmmaking, specifically helping with all aspects of the production process from writing to filming and editing. Required camera knowledge as well as production applications for computer and iPad, was responsible for materials as well as childcare. First role as area lead and staff manager.

• Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
• Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
• Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
• Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
• Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.

Assisted in facilitating arts education for children ages 4-18, specifically by teaching the ceramics process and clay recycling, supporting kids socially and emotionally, working with a team in an assistant role, providing leadership to younger staff.

• Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
• Developed and implemented strategies to streamline office operations.
• Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.