Mekhai Kunaka
Willingboro,NJ
Summary
Dynamic leader and educator with proven expertise in activity management and lesson planning honed at South Orange Recreation and other notable institutions. Excelled in staff management and fostering team leadership, significantly enhancing group instruction and child supervision. Demonstrates a strong ability to communicate effectively with parents and maintain high standards of customer service and classroom organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Instructor / Referee
South Orange Recreation
2024.09 - Current
- Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Communicated with parents, coaches, players, and other umpires.
- Work through different drills to develop skills in soccer, basketball, or yoga.
Camp Counselor
Eagle's Landing Day Camp
2022.08 - Current
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children in 6th grade during the duration of the summer.
- Transported and escorted campers to and from activities and on field trips.
Hourly Shift Supervisor
Boston Market
2021.01 - 2024.10
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
2023.10 - 2024.01
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Supervised afterschool programs and activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ12.2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Activity management
- Parent Communication
- Group Instruction
- Classroom Organization
- Schedule Management
- Customer-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Child Supervision
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Sports Instructor / Referee
South Orange Recreation
2024.09 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Childcare Careers
2023.10 - 2024.01
Camp Counselor
Eagle's Landing Day Camp
2022.08 - Current
Hourly Shift Supervisor
Boston Market
2021.01 - 2024.10
Bachelor of Arts - History
Seton Hall University
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