Samuel R. Morgan
Sandwich,United States
Summary
Motivated Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with 11 years of experience with the development, management, and implementation of seasonal programs with an emphasis in school collaborative and inclusion programming. While also assisting in trainings, special events, and trips for individuals with disabilities
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator
Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association
Dekalb, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Develop, organize, and supervise seasonal programs, special events and Special Olympic events for over 60 individuals with disabilities of all ages.
- Complete program-related paperwork including lesson plans, attendance records, program evaluations, staff evaluations, and participant assessments
- Oversee all aspects of KSRA’ s school collaborative programming throughout school year, mainly working with their transition age students in high school.
- Supervision and care of individuals, including behavior management, dispensing medication, and assistance in daily self-care.
- Perform orientation and training of seasonal part-time staff, volunteers, and new employees.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of all Special Olympics Programs including tournaments
Intern
Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association
Dekalb, IL
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Plan, implement, and evaluate recreational programs for participants
- Organized transitional programs for local schools to participate in
- Communicate effectively with parents and staff to ensure information is received and understood relating to program specifics
- Market events for the organization, this includes creating flyers and brochure pieces for marketing purposes
Summer Camp Counselor
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
Batavia , IL
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Responsible for supervising 1-3 children with intellectual, developmental, and emotional disabilities, participating in daily programs conducted in summer camp setting
- Document, as needed, incidents and accident reports involving injuries, illnesses, and unexpected behaviors resulting in usage of Handle With Care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration: Therapeutic
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05.2020
Skills
- Camp counselor for individuals twenty-one & older with intellectual, developmental & emotional disabilities for 6 years from 2011-2017
Special Camps
- Special Olympics Family Fun Fest (SOFFF) volunteer 2 years from 2017 & 2018 in spring fests
Special Olympic Family Fun Fest
Timeline
Therapeutic Recreation Program Coordinator
Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association
08.2020 - Current
Intern
Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association
05.2020 - 08.2020
Summer Camp Counselor
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
01.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration: Therapeutic
Eastern Illinois University