Maia Ben Barak
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic and organized professional with a background as a Student Assistant Coach at Circesteem, adept at motivating children and fostering skill development. Recognized for strong communication and critical thinking skills, I excel in creating safe, engaging environments that promote teamwork and personal growth. Committed to achieving goals through innovative leadership and attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
12.2025 - Current
- Engaged with patients, fostering a supportive environment during therapy sessions.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing academic responsibilities alongside demanding volunteer commitments.
- Enhanced community outreach by participating in various volunteer events.
Sales Associate
Alice and Wonder
05.2025 - Current
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Student Assistant Coach
Circesteem
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Motivated athletes by giving encouragement throughout practices
- Watched athletes for signs of injury, fatigue or other issue and reported concerns to senior coaching staff.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Offered constructive feedback to younger children to help reach goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Summer Camp Counselor
Circesteem
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Kept order and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
Education
High School Diploma Expected In May 2027 -
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Community service
- Social interaction
- Telephone etiquette
- Fast learner
- Friendly and professional
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
12.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Alice and Wonder
05.2025 - Current
Student Assistant Coach
Circesteem
09.2023 - 12.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
Circesteem
06.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma Expected In May 2027 -
Lincoln Park High School