Makenze Wagasky
City of Henderson
HENDERSON,NV
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Language
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Certification
3
Years of experience
Experienced Lead Recreation Assistant skilled in customer service, youth programming, and facility operations. Led the Arts and Crafts program for Battle Born Kids Summer Camp, fostering a safe and respectful environment. Provided tutoring for K-12 students at Southern Utah University, enhancing academic self-sufficiency. Committed to community service through volunteer efforts and exposure in healthcare settings.
Work History
Lead Recreation Assistant
3 Years 5 Months- Oversaw day-to-day on-site recreation program functions, providing recreational programs, services, special events, excursions, and activities for diverse participants, including special-needs, special-interest, and senior populations.
- Plans, coordinates, and schedules activities and services for recreation programs and special events to provide recreational opportunities in a safe, fun, healthy, and inviting environment; recreation activities include sports and aquatics programs, athletic contests, sporting and outdoor recreation events, games, classes, youth enrichment programs, wellness classes, special adult programs, and preschool and after-school programs and events.
- Coordinated and facilitated recreation activities, classes, workshops, social events, and special programs. Supervised recreation programs, facility and event patrons, monitored activities and enforced rules and safety standards, assisted, supervised and coached participants in various recreation programs, promoted a positive learning environment and good personal behavior.
- Coordinates, schedules, trains, and monitors the work of part-time staff and volunteers; ensures staff maintain safe and aesthetically pleasing recreation venues and events while adhering to department and City policies and procedures; may operate a City-owned vehicle.
- Recognized, avoided, reported, and resolved unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries, complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues and illegal activities within scope of authority.
- Facilitated the Arts and Crafts program for over 200 children daily by organizing supplies and supervising groups. Created and implemented the curriculum, ensuring the safety, learning experience, and care of children ranging from five to 12.
Homework Help Tutor
8 Months- Provided individualized academic instruction in mathematics and science to K-12 students through both in-person and virtual tutoring sessions.
- Adapted teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles and academic needs, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Guided students in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills while assisting with homework and coursework.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills while building positive relationships with students and their families.
- Communicated effectively with the Tutoring Center Manager regarding student progress, scheduling, concerns, and program improvements.
- Promoted academic confidence and self-sufficiency, empowering students to achieve educational goals and improve long-term outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Medical Imaging
Associate of Science - Science
- Vice President's List
- High Honors
- 3.86 GPA
High School Diploma
- College and Career Ready Diploma
- High Honors
- 3.80 Unweighted, 4.75 Weighted GPA
- Awarded First Generation National Recognition Award [College Board, 2024]
- Founders Non-Resident Eight Semester Renewable Scholarship Scholarship Recipient
- Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Recipient
- Ranked in Top 25% of class
- Completed AP course in Human Geography and World History: Modern
- Completed 59 Total College Credits
Skills
Event Coordination
Customer Service
Staff Management
Program Evaluation
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Flexibility
Teamwork and Collaboration
Professionalism
Strong Work Ethic
CPR Certified
Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Homework Help Tutor
Southern Utah University
08.2025 - 04.2026Read More
Lead Recreation Assistant
City of Henderson
03.2023 - CurrentRead More
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science from Comprehensive Medical Imaging
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College of Southern Nevada
Associate of Science from Science
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College of Southern Nevada High School
High School Diploma
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