Michelle Reyes
Waveland,MS
Summary
Compassionate facilitator in youth-focused environments. I have effectively built solid relationships with colleagues to drive long-term work effectiveness and function in any environment. Strong background in listening and responding appropriately to conflicts. Dedicated to exemplifying professional attitudes that promote care, honesty, respect, and fairness to all.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Enrichment Counselor
Non-Profit Organization: Camp DREAM
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Contributed to camp operations, setting up facility and conducting cleanup tasks
- Collaborated with counselors to design age-appropriate lesson plans for campers' age and interests
- Provided support to children with trauma and from underprivileged communities, including children with behavioral issues and on the neurodivergent spectrum
- Supervised groups of children in log cabins for sleepaway camp
- Safely transported groups of 5–11 individuals in van, utilizing specialized van certification
- Cultivated trust and sense of belonging with ostracized campers
- Worked closely with behavioral specialist, making necessary DCF calls
- Established trusting therapeutic alliances with campers through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
Childcare Teacher Assistant
West Point Christian Preschool
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Facilitated successful child development
- Supervised indoor and outdoor activity areas to ensure child safety
- Engaged in interactive play with infants to help develop gross motor skills
- Completed hourly reports for parents on daily basis using management software
- Assisted in organizing classroom to maintain stimulating learning environment.
- Sanitized play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Summer Camp Counselor
The Family YMCA
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Cultivated inclusive atmosphere to build positive relationships among campers
- Worked collaboratively with co-counselor to create fun-filled experiences for campers
- Provided campers with age-appropriate activities that promoted physical, social, and healthy living
- Enforced safety rules and monitored campers to proactively mitigate accidents and risks
- Engaged with the campers in arts and crafts, dancing, sports, games, and field trips to diversify activities
- Maintained daily records of attendance, misbehavior, and dietary/medical information for each camper
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Mississippi
12-2025
Skills
- Safety Management
- Records and Reporting
- Youth Supervision
- Peer Mentoring
- Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability
- Equipment Maintenance
- Building rapport
- Behavior Modification
Certification
First Aid- CPR
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
French
Timeline
Overnight Enrichment Counselor
Non-Profit Organization: Camp DREAM
06.2024 - 08.2024
Childcare Teacher Assistant
West Point Christian Preschool
01.2024 - 05.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
The Family YMCA
05.2023 - 07.2023
First Aid- CPR
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Southern Mississippi
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