LIZZIE SHAVIES
YMCA Camp Campbell
San Jose,CA
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Jr counselor -supporting 14 campers per day in day camp settings through supervised activities, educational projects, and one-on-one attention. Brings childcare, collaboration, and creative engagement from volunteer camp support to help run 5 activities per week, keep schedules moving, and maintain safe group behavior. Comfortable reinforcing instructions, resolving 75% of minor camper behavior issues before escalation, assisting with activity transitions, and supporting individual campers across the day.
Work History
Junior Camp Counselor
1 Month- Supervised campers during activities, ensuring safety and adherence to guidelines.
- Facilitated group games and outdoor events, promoting teamwork and engagement among participants.
- Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance on best practices for camper interaction.
- Assisted in planning weekly schedules, enhancing organization of camp programs.
- Monitored camper behavior, addressing conflicts promptly to maintain a positive environment.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all campers through effective supervision and conflict resolution strategies.
- Reinforced positive behavior among campers through consistent praise and recognition of individual accomplishments while also addressing any inappropriate actions in a constructive manner.
Laundromat Attendant
1 Year 9 Months- Maintained cleanliness of laundromat to enhance customer experience
- Executed end-of-day cleaning procedures to ensure hygienic standards
- Delivered customer service to assist patrons with inquiries and laundry needs
Day Camp Assistant
1 Year- Engaged children in 1st-2nd grade through group and one-on-one activities to enhance learning and social skills
- Coordinated collaborative projects with camp assistants to ensure smooth execution of camp activities
- Implemented and supervised educational activities to promote creativity and critical thinking among campers
Education
No Degree - Junior High Education
Skills
Child supervision
Age-appropriate activities
Behavior guidance
Safety monitoring
Child engagement
Lesson planning
Communication
Time management
Customer service
Active listening
Collaboration
Sanitation procedures
Incident reporting
Certification
CPT training
Timeline
Junior Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Campbell
2026.07 - 2026.08Read More
Laundromat Attendant
Creekside Laundry
2022.09 - 2024.06Read More
Day Camp Assistant
Redwood Chapel Community Church Day Camp
2022.07 - 2023.07Read More
Gunderson
No Degree from Junior High Education
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