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Marissa Collazo

Hammond,IN

Summary

Motivated Summer Camp Counselor promoting 6 years of experience helping children to develop life skills while building relationships and having fun. Compassionate individual known for communicating well with others, problem solving and managing time. Dedicated to promoting procedures and measures to encourage safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA
07.2019 - Current
  • Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
  • Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
  • Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
  • Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
  • Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
  • Participated in camper registration and check-in processes to collect all necessary camp information and paperwork.
  • Prepared and submitted daily and weekly reports to keep records of campers' attendance, behavior and progress.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
  • Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.

Childcare Provider

YMCA
04.2015 - Current
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.

Dental Assistant

Dr. Magdy Michaels
12.2011 - 08.2012
  • Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
  • Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
  • Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for 10 procedures daily.
  • Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
  • Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
  • Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
  • Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
  • Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
  • Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
  • Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
  • Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information, and maintaining records.
  • Prepared and sterilized instruments and materials for use by dentists.
  • Prepared patient X-rays and images for review by dentist.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
  • Assisted in chair-side dental procedures by filling cavities and taking impressions.
  • Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Exposed, developed and mounted dental x-rays.
  • Measured and recorded vital statistics by taking patients' blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.

Education

High School Diploma -

George Rogers Clark
Hammond, IN
05.2007

No Degree - Dental

Everest College
Burr Ridge
10.2014

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Outdoor Education
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Group Supervision
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • Early Learning, Indiana Learning Paths
  • Early childhood and out of school learning profession
  • Early learning Indiana, Safety
  • Early learning Indiana, Child abuse and neglect detection and prevention
  • Early Learning, safe sleep practices
  • Early Childhood, Health

Timeline

Lead Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA
07.2019 - Current

Childcare Provider

YMCA
04.2015 - Current

Dental Assistant

Dr. Magdy Michaels
12.2011 - 08.2012

High School Diploma -

George Rogers Clark

No Degree - Dental

Everest College

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