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Volunteer

Michael Springthorpe

Camp Director
New York,NY

Summary

Energetic Camp Director, Teacher, and Performer bringing 8 years of experience working with kids of all ages, as well as adults, in outdoor activities. Academic background in language, with on-the-ground experience and knowledge in various subjects. Highly skilled in public speaking, program development, and teaching with aptitude for bringing fun into educational and adventurous settings.

Overview

3
3
Languages
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Host Liaison

Face Off Unlimited
New York, NY
11.2020 - Current
  • Hours and salary: Intermittent hours depending on shows, typically 15 hours per show and 20 hours in development; Volunteer
  • Served on creative team for brand-new virtual dating game show "Tap That".
  • Developed game show that incorporates audience voting technology, giving the viewers the power to choose who wins.
  • Became intimately familiar with voting software and suggested numerous ideas that made it into the final show structure.
  • Created cue sheets, scripts, and outlines of show for host, producers, and other staff.
  • Kept notes during all planning meetings, and organized them into detailed records.
  • Created strong relationship with the show's host off-screen.
  • Coordinated with the rest of the production team real-time to communicate all necessary information to host during the live show, including score updates and technical issues.
  • Kept host on pace to maximize entertainment, while staying within time constraints.
  • Monitored live chat during show and relayed relevant topics for host to reference during the show.
  • Fed lines to host when necessary.
  • Kept score and edited images in real-time, sending them to other production team members to be used during live show.

Social Media Manager

Face Off Unlimited
New York, NY
05.2020 - Current
  • Hours and salary: 15+ hours/week; $500/week (during PPP Loan time), Volunteer work (since July 2020)
  • Developed Instagram and Facebook strategy for Face Off Unlimited, a company previously with limited strategy on social media.
  • Maintained online presence and engaged followers during COVID-19 pandemic, when most of the theatre company's business was put shut down.
  • Created original images using photo-editing software and captioning software based on existing cache of performance photos.
  • Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with users and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Managed team of 4 to generate original content and moderate online community members.
  • Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on sales process support and responding to inquiries and comments timely and knowledgeably.
  • Followed trends and news, and adapted strategy accordingly, such as during the movement for Racial Justice in Summer 2020, to amplify the voices of Black employees and activists.
  • Wrote copy for all photo captions, social posts, and newsletters.
  • Designed and sent out numerous newsletters using MailChimp to promote new shows and products.
  • Coordinated with other teams to launch social media campaigns for new products and shows from the company.
  • Created audience-engagement posts designed to let fans participate in online games from past shows, thereby driving up engagement.

Summer Camp Director - Central Park

Plato Learning
New York, New York
02.2020 - Current
  • Hours and salary: 40 hours/week, $25/hour
  • Led campers in physically and mentally engaging activities in exciting urban park site, with a theme based on the Percy Jackson series of books and world mythology.
  • Launched new location for long-established urban summer camp, adapted to meet all State and City COVID-19 protocols and recommendations.
  • Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills and the power of story.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, strategy games, and arts and crafts.
  • Hired and trained counselors in all activities, as well as background knowledge on mythology and folklore needed for camp theme.
  • Coordinated with supervisors and organized off-site storage facility.
  • Maintained organization of off-site storage facility, and transported materials to and from camp site each day.
  • Ordered new supplies when needed, based on constantly growing and adapting curriculum.
  • Trained staff in all COVID-19 health and sanitization standards, compliant with the State and City of New York's protocols.
  • Created COVID-19-safe "pod" groups of campers and counselors, minimizing the risk of infection for staff, campers, and families.
  • Modified pods as campers left or joined in later weeks, maintaining strict compliance with State and City COVID-19 protocols and recommendations.
  • Conducted temperature checks upon arrival of all staff and campers.
  • Maintained detailed record of staff and camper symptoms and exposure, including symptom recording sheets turned in each week for campers, and monitoring of any outbreaks at local schools.
  • Maintained Advanced First Aid and Advanced CPR training.
  • Communicated relevant information to parents of campers before and throughout each week, including pod assignments, program information, and weather alerts.
  • Planned, wrote, and recorded both visual and audio clues and messages for campers to find and decipher each day, based on weekly "Quest" adventure.
  • Cultivated cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians.
  • Managed camp operations for program in New York's Central Park serving over 15 campers each day.
  • Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Built and deepened positive relationships with parents.
  • Planned activities, events, and week-long mystery puzzles to enrich camper development.
  • Researched various world mythologies and incorporated elements into daily outdoor activities, teaching the myths and stories in the process.
  • Developed themed programs connected to each week's "Quest" story, putting focus on creating challenging and fun activities for campers.
  • Modified camp program each week to maintain engagement for campers who came multiple weeks in a row.
  • Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
  • Recruited, trained and managed team of 2 instructors as well as 4 actors for weekly "Quest" adventures.
  • Taught classes in Mythology/History, Problem-Solving Games, and Field Games.

BATSU! Comedy Warrior

Face Off Unlimited
New York, NY
08.2018 - Current
  • Hours and salary: hours varied, typically 2+ shows/week; $100/show
  • Performed improv comedy games for a live audience as a part of BATSU!, a "live Japanese game show" involving punishments for losers of the improv games.
  • Checked-in all guests in speedy and warm manner, including checking for IDs, taking tickets, reviewing all rules and safety procedures, and seating based on seating chart.
  • Selected audience volunteers for show and guided them through signing liability waivers.
  • Developed strong relationships with guests from check-in process through the show and taking pictures afterwards.
  • Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management, contributing to safe and welcoming environments for all patrons.
  • Assisted kitchen and dining staff with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Set up all props and equipment for show, including the previous show's laundry, ensuring all technology is on and charged, and placing certain props in specific locations to be used mid-show.
  • Assisted in preparing dining room for each show, including decorating and setting and arranging tables based on each show's audience size.

Fall Camp Director - Prospect Park

Plato Learning
Brooklyn, NY
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Hours and salary: 24 hours/week, $25/hour
  • Adapted existing weekly summer camp program in long-established flagship site to create COVID-19-safe afterschool and half-day program in the Fall.
  • Created COVID-19-safe "pod" groups of campers and counselors based on highly-varied registration dates and times, minimizing the risk of infection for staff, campers, and families.
  • Modified pods as campers left or joined in later weeks, maintaining strict compliance with State and City COVID-19 protocols and recommendations.
  • Conducted temperature checks upon arrival of all staff and campers.
  • Maintained detailed record of staff and camper symptoms and exposure, including symptom recording sheets turned in each week for campers, and monitoring of any outbreaks at local schools.
  • Led campers in physically and mentally engaging activities in exciting urban park site, with a theme based on the Percy Jackson series of books and world mythology.
  • Coached and mentored camp counselors and instructors in effective strategies for relating to students and teaching important life skills and the power of story.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Supervised young campers in recreational activities such as youth sports, strategy games, and arts and crafts.
  • Hired and trained counselors in all activities, as well as background knowledge on mythology and folklore needed for camp theme.
  • Coordinated with supervisors and counselors to create system of bringing all materials to camp every day, as well as sanitizing them before and after use.
  • Ordered new supplies when needed, based on constantly growing and adapting curriculum.
  • Trained staff in all COVID-19 health and sanitization standards, compliant with the State and City of New York's protocols.
  • Maintained Advanced First Aid and Advanced CPR training.
  • Communicated relevant information to parents of campers before and throughout each week, including pod assignments, program information, and weather alerts.
  • Cultivated friendly and cordial relationships with campers' parents or guardians.
  • Managed camp operations for program in New York's Central Park serving over 40 campers each day.
  • Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Researched various world mythologies and incorporated elements into daily outdoor activities, teaching the myths and stories in the process.
  • Modified camp program each week to maintain engagement for campers who came multiple weeks in a row.
  • Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
  • Recruited, trained and managed team of 6 instructors.
  • Taught classes in Mythology/History, Problem-Solving Games, and Field Games.
  • Led counselors in personalizing activities for their pod based on the skills and desires of their campers.
  • Researched and created new activities and games for camp, and taught all to counselors so they could incorporate them as needed.
  • Organized special evening "Quest" adventure for all campers involving outside actors.
  • Supervised safety of campers and staff during nighttime "Quest" on a day where it was both cold and had been raining, causing slick paths through the woods of the park.
  • Created specialized pods for "Quest" based on campers' existing COVID-19-safe pods, as well as other factors such as age, existing friendship dynamics, and experience level.
  • Adapted and changed pods in real-time as certain campers did not show up, and one staff member was unable to come to work.

Middle School Drama Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Hours and salary: 40 hours/week, $55,000/year
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and school events.
  • Instructed more than 15 middle school students through projects, discussions, group activities, and demonstrations.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
  • Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities from self-created curriculum based on State and City theater standards.
  • Developed personal curriculum incorporating the history of theater, the production of theater, and the craft of acting.
  • Staged numerous live performances starring and teched by students for audiences of the school community.
  • Adapted existing curriculum and lesson plans into activities compatible with distance learning due to COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Served as advisor and first point-of-contact to the school for small group of students and their families each year.
  • Taught students from 5th to 8th Grade, and modified lessons and curricula according to age.
  • Maintained knowledge of grades, behavior, and general scholarly wellbeing of advisory students, and communicated regular with families.
  • Co-taught with on and two other teachers, as well as teaching alone.
  • Coached weekly improv comedy elective afterschool, teaching students the basics of improvisational comedy.
  • Directed a cast of students daily in before-school play rehearsals.
  • Coached students in the methods of directing, with said students directing fellow students in stage performances.
  • Guided groups of students through adapting and writing their own scripts.

5th Grade History Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
New York, NY
07.2017 - 06.2018
  • Hours and salary: 40 hours/week, $50,000/year
  • Prepared daily lesson plans for activities from curriculum created by charter school Network.
  • Taught rigorous curriculum of world history, covering a variety of cultures.
  • Focused lesson plans around real historical principles, such as textual analysis of primary source documents.
  • Coached reading comprehension and short-answer writing for all students.
  • Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and school events.
  • Instructed more than 15 middle school students through guided readings, discussions, group activities, and demonstrations.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
  • Served as advisor and first point-of-contact to the school for small group of students and their families each year.
  • Maintained knowledge of grades, behavior, and general scholarly wellbeing of advisory students, and communicated regular with families.
  • Co-taught with on and two other teachers, as well as teaching alone.
  • Worked closely with English Language Arts teacher and coached pull-out groups during said class.
  • Adapted curriculum to 12:1:1 special education, and taught curriculum with assistance and guidance from trained education specialists.

Loxahatchee River Adventure Director

Gulf Stream Council - Coy Scouts Of America
Tequesta, FL
04.2017 - 07.2017
  • Hours and salary: 40+ hours/week, $350/week (sleepaway summer camp seasonal employee)
  • Developed brand new week-long camp program combining local history and culture with high adventure activities such as hiking, canoeing, and deep-sea fishing for Boy Scout summer camp.
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Researched centuries of local history and shared relevant stories and information while on treks.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
  • Supervised staff of 2 counselors, and trained them in all necessary skills, safety, and historical information needed for each trip and activity.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Created weekly content and promoted program on social media and in-person at recruitment events in lead-up to summer season.
  • Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
  • Assisted in general camp duties, such as serving food, assisting kitchen staff, running nighttime activities, and leading merit badge classes.
  • Organized, hosted, and participated in weekly campfire programs incorporating skits, songs, and awards presentations from staff and campers.
  • Developed lesson plans and engaging activities, and led classes for high-level merit badges during special advancements weeks.
  • Created strong, friendly relationships with all campers and adult leaders each week, making a point to visit multiple campsites a day during leisure time.
  • Served as "den guide" to group of Cub Scouts, moving through every activity of the day with them and their parents.
  • Assisted at high-ropes challenge course and climbing wall programs during special JROTC weeks before regular sessions began.
  • Participated in all safety, maintenance, and activity protocols of ropes course and climbing wall programs.
  • Received training on CPR, first aid, missing camper protocols, and youth protection.

Program Assistant - Challenge Course

University Of Florida Department Of RecSports
Gainesville, FL
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Hours and salary: 20hrs./week, $9.36/hour
  • Supervised staff of 30 students in all pieces of operation for large, low- and high-ropes outdoor team challenge course operated by the University of Florida.
  • Worked closely with full-time University staff of supervisors and office staff, as well as fellow student program assistants in other departments.
  • Coordinated all use of challenge course by groups and individuals.
  • Met with each group leader before in advance to discuss their goals and desires for the course, and personalized each course's elements to meet said goals.
  • Debriefed with each group leader after their course to assess performance and growth areas for myself, staff, and facilities.
  • Hired and trained new employees in safety, customer service, and maintenance protocols for low- and high-ropes team-building courses.
  • Maintained high standard of guest engagement and safety with all staff.
  • Led groups of 5-16 people through low- and high-ropes team0building elements and games.
  • Delivered information to visitors, including details of interest about facility, rules, policies and promotional events.
  • Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
  • Collaborated with other members of Recreational Sports Department to plan and execute large events for students of the University, such as Open Climb days on the challenge course and Adventure Races through the park.
  • Monitored guest experience on high-ropes course elements, and adapted each to effectively challenge the group without pushing anyone past their limits.
  • Conducted weekly equipment checks and oversaw equipment logs updated after each use.
  • Led debriefing sessions after each course, wherein group members discussed the day's events and how they accomplished their goals.

Manager - Challenge Course & Climbing Wall

University Of Florida Department Of RecSports
Gainesville, FL
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Hours and salary: 20hrs./week, $9.27/hour
  • Supervised staff of up to 8 students during sessions of large, low- and high-ropes outdoor team challenge course operated by the University of Florida, as well as general operations for the climbing wall and park that contained them both.
  • Worked closely with supervisors made up of both fellow students and full-time University staff
  • Assisted in hiring and training new employees in safety, customer service, and maintenance protocols for low- and high-ropes team-building courses, climbing wall, and park operations.
  • Maintained high standard of guest engagement and safety with all staff.
  • Led groups of 5-16 people through low- and high-ropes team-building elements and games.
  • Delivered information to visitors, including details of interest about facility, rules, policies and promotional events.
  • Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
  • Taught belay classes to students wishing to get certified for our climbing wall.
  • Supervised operations at climbing wall including students belayed by staff members, students belaying other students, and staff-conducted maintenance of routes and ropes.
  • Oversaw general safety of climbing wall, including proper use of helmets and harnesses, and proper care of ropes.
  • Monitored guest experience on high-ropes course elements, and adapted each to effectively challenge the group without pushing anyone past their limits.
  • Recorded rope and equipment use in logbooks after each use.
  • Led debriefing sessions after each course, wherein group members discussed the day's events and how they accomplished their goals.
  • Managed recreational equipment for other areas of the park, including sporting equipment, mountain bikes, canoes, and kayaks.
  • Oversaw rental kiosk, renting out sporting equipment, mountain bikes, and boats to students according to park rules.
  • Operated electric and gas-powered Gator vehicles within park.
  • Scanned student IDs for entry to park.
  • Cleaned park facilities to reduce spread of germs and bacteria after each shift.

Creative Director

Theatre Strike Force
Gainesville, FL
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Board-level, volunteer position in large improv and sketch comedy club at University of Florida.
  • Developed and maintained creative and artistic vision for competitive teams, instructional classes, shows, and club as a whole.
  • Created and hosted new shows combining improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy with fundraising campaigns for designated charities.
  • Interviewed and selected all teachers, directors, and coaches for club's operations.
  • Oversaw artistic efforts club of over 50 students, including weekly multi-level improv and sketch classes, five performance teams, and bi-weekly "jam sessions".
  • Coordinated with leaders in other clubs to create larger variety shows and avoid scheduling issues.
  • Worked closely with elected board members on all business and operational decisions for club.
  • Conducted end-of-semester reviews of every teacher, director, and coach in the club.
  • Maintained public presence and approachable personality with all members of the club, especially newer members and those who wished to get more involved.

Improv Teacher & Director

Theatre Strike Force
Gainesville, FL
08.2014 - 12.2016
  • Volunteer student position in large improv and sketch comedy club at University of Florida.
  • Developed curriculum for semester-long classes in the art of improvisational comedy at multiple levels.
  • Led activities in both longform and shortform improv, including lessons in scenework, game, and character work.
  • Directed team of 8 fellow students on competitive, longform improv performance teams.
  • Led rehearsals twice a week based around foundations of improv and perfecting specific forms of longform improv.
  • Researched information about and examples of relevant performances by top-tier improvisers at major theaters to improve teaching and directing.
  • Gave constructive feedback and notes after each performance, personalized to each performer and their goals and strengths.
  • Led weekly informal "jam sessions" where students of any level can perform together.
  • Researched new and different shortform improv games to introduce and adapt to club's general repertoire.
  • Hosted shows combining improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy for outside groups and fundraisers.
  • Coordinated with other teachers and directors, as well as club Creative Director to create cohesive artistic vision for classes and teams.
  • Maintained public presence and approachable personality with all members of the club, especially newer members and those who wished to get more involved.

Outdoor Recreation Assistant

University Of Florida Department Of RecSports
Gainesville, FL
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Hours and salary: 20hrs./week, $8.85/hour
  • Conducted maintenance and operation of climbing, low- and high-ropes challenge course, and sporting and recreational equipment, maintaining safety, cleanliness and operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated groups of up to 16 people through elements of large, low- and high-ropes outdoor team challenge course operated by the University of Florida.
  • Belayed students and guests at outdoor climbing wall.
  • Worked closely with supervisors made up of both fellow students and full-time University staff
  • Assisted in training new employees in operation for low- and high-ropes team-building courses, climbing wall, and park operations.
  • Maintained high standard of guest engagement and safety.
  • Delivered information to visitors, including details of interest about facility, rules, policies and promotional events.
  • Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
  • Assisted in keeping general safety of climbing wall, including proper use of helmets and harnesses, and proper care of ropes.
  • Monitored guest experience on high-ropes course elements, and adapted each to effectively challenge the group without pushing anyone past their limits.
  • Recorded rope and equipment use in logbooks after each use.
  • Led debriefing sessions after each course, wherein group members discussed the day's events and how they accomplished their goals.
  • Conducted maintenance on recreational equipment for other areas of the park, including sporting equipment, mountain bikes, canoes, and kayaks.
  • Oversaw rental kiosk, renting out sporting equipment, mountain bikes, and boats to students according to park rules.
  • Scanned student IDs for entry to park.
  • Cleaned park facilities to reduce spread of germs and bacteria after each shift.

WINGS Program Director

Gulf Stream Council - Boy Scouts Of America
Tequesta, FL
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Hours and salary: 40+ hours/week, $275/week (sleepaway summer camp seasonal employee)
  • Supervised staff of 4 counselors of New Scout program in instruction of basic skills and knowledge at local Boy Scout summer camp.
  • Developed week-long camp program covering all foundational "scout skills," including swimming, fire safety, first aid, pioneering, and care and use of pocketknife, axe, and saw.
  • Created curriculum and collaborated with staff to create engaging activities based on requirements for advancement and merit badges in Boy Scouts of America.
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
  • Assisted in general camp duties, such as serving food, assisting kitchen staff, running nighttime activities, and leading merit badge classes.
  • Organized, hosted, and participated in weekly campfire programs incorporating skits, songs, and awards presentations from staff and campers.
  • Developed lesson plans and engaging activities, and led classes for high-level merit badges during special advancements weeks.
  • Created strong, friendly relationships with all campers and adult leaders each week, making a point to visit multiple campsites a day during leisure time.
  • Served as "den guide" to group of Cub Scouts, moving through every activity of the day with them and their parents.
  • Assisted at high-ropes challenge course and climbing wall programs during special JROTC weeks before regular sessions began.
  • Participated in all safety, maintenance, and activity protocols of ropes course and climbing wall programs.
  • Participated in bi-weekly meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
  • Washed dishes, cleaned camp areas, and cleaned toilets in rotation with other volunteers.
  • Served as "troop guide" for different groups each week, bringing morning coffee and evening snacks to campsites, as well as being their first point of contact and main liaison with camp administration staff.
  • Constructed pioneering projects and set up large tents to create rustic and exciting atmosphere within program area.
  • Received training on CPR, first aid, missing camper protocols, and youth protection.

WINGS Counselor

Gulf Stream Council - Boy Scouts Of America
Tequesta, FL
05.2012 - 08.2012
  • Hours and salary: 40+ hours/week, $200/week (sleepaway summer camp seasonal employee)
  • Served with staff of 4 counselors of New Scout (WINGS) program in instruction of basic skills and knowledge at local Boy Scout summer camp.
  • Developed week-long camp program covering all foundational "scout skills," including swimming, fire safety, first aid, pioneering, and care and use of pocketknife, axe, and saw, with assistance from co-counselor.
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Assisted in general camp duties, such as serving food, assisting kitchen staff, running nighttime activities, and leading merit badge classes.
  • Organized, hosted, and participated in weekly campfire programs incorporating skits, songs, and awards presentations from staff and campers.
  • Developed lesson plans and engaging activities, and led classes for additional merit badges during special advancements weeks and weeks with fewer campers in WINGS program.
  • Created strong, friendly relationships with all campers and adult leaders each week.
  • Served as "den guide" to group of Cub Scouts, moving through every activity of the day with them and their parents.
  • Participated in bi-weekly meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
  • Washed dishes, cleaned camp areas, and cleaned toilets in rotation with other volunteers.
  • Served as "troop guide" for different groups each week, bringing morning coffee and evening snacks to campsites, as well as being their first point of contact and main liaison with camp administration staff.
  • Received training on CPR, first aid, missing camper protocols, and youth protection.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08.2013 - 05.2017

No Degree - Improv Comedy

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - New York
New York, NY

Skills

Teachingundefined

Certification

Advanced CPR

Interests

National Parks

Language Change

Native American Languages

Mythology & Folklore

Hiking

Camping

Backpacking

Canoeing & Kayaking

Indigenous Rights

Foreign Languages

Improv Comedy

Sketch Comedy

Stand Up Comedy

US History

Timeline

Host Liaison

Face Off Unlimited
11.2020 - Current

Fall Camp Director - Prospect Park

Plato Learning
09.2020 - 11.2020

Advanced CPR

06-2020

Advanced First Aid

06-2020

Social Media Manager

Face Off Unlimited
05.2020 - Current

Summer Camp Director - Central Park

Plato Learning
02.2020 - Current

BATSU! Comedy Warrior

Face Off Unlimited
08.2018 - Current

Middle School Drama Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
01.2018 - 05.2020

5th Grade History Teacher

Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2017 - 06.2018

Loxahatchee River Adventure Director

Gulf Stream Council - Coy Scouts Of America
04.2017 - 07.2017

Program Assistant - Challenge Course

University Of Florida Department Of RecSports
06.2016 - 06.2017

Creative Director

Theatre Strike Force
05.2016 - 05.2017

Manager - Challenge Course & Climbing Wall

University Of Florida Department Of RecSports
08.2015 - 06.2017

Outdoor Recreation Assistant

University Of Florida Department Of RecSports
03.2015 - 08.2015

Improv Teacher & Director

Theatre Strike Force
08.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University Of Florida
08.2013 - 05.2017

WINGS Program Director

Gulf Stream Council - Boy Scouts Of America
05.2013 - 08.2014

WINGS Counselor

Gulf Stream Council - Boy Scouts Of America
05.2012 - 08.2012

No Degree - Improv Comedy

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - New York

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