Mary Katherine Arthur
Collierville
Summary
Driven and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Camp McDowell and Farmington Presbyterian Day School, excelling in child supervision and fostering positive engagement. Demonstrated expertise in CPR and effective communication, significantly enhancing team leadership and safety protocols. Skilled in creating enriching environments that promote developmental milestones and relationship building. Enthusiastic Camp Counselor with childhood education background and diverse sports knowledge. Supervised community-based children's sporting activities and promoted development of good sportsmanship and self-confidence.
Excellent communications and relationship-building skills enabled achievement of desired goals. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience, and humor.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Camp McDowell
05.2024 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age (5-18), interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Farmington Presbyterian Day School
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children''s social and emotional growth by implementing creative play opportunities and group activities.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing age-appropriate curriculum to support child development milestones.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students by adhering to preschool policies and procedures.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Served as an empathetic listener and problem solver when addressing student concerns or conflicts that arose within the classroom.
- Promoted language development in students by engaging them in conversations, reading stories, and teaching songs related to various themes.
- Established strong relationships with families by actively participating in school events such as open houses and parent-teacher conferences.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, creating a positive learning environment for students.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and hands-on learning experiences in lesson plans.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Samford University
Birmingham, AL05.2026
High School Diploma -
Collierville High School
Collierville, TN05.2022
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Creative and Energetic
- Group leadership
- CPR
- First Aid
- Outdoor Skills
- Child Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp McDowell
05.2024 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Farmington Presbyterian Day School
05.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Samford University
High School Diploma -
Collierville High School
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