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Nicholas Covin

Lincoln Park,Michigan

Summary

Playworks Michigan is a regional branch of Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that partners with schools to promote safe, inclusive, and healthy play for students during recess and throughout the school day. The mission focuses on using play to improve school climate, encourage physical activity, and develop social-emotional skills among K-5 students.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Coordinator

Playworks Michigan
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated structured and inclusive play activities for students, fostering teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership
  • Collaborated with teachers and school staff to integrate social-emotional learning into daily classroom routines.
  • Trained junior coaches (student leaders) to model positive behavior and mentor peers.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies and promoted safe and respectful interactions on the playground.
  • Collected data and conducted assessments to track student engagement and program effectiveness.

Support Teacher

Milwood Commons Learning Center
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
  • Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Kept over 20+ students safe in classroom and outside environments.
  • Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
  • Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.

Activity Helper

Kalamazoo Public Schools, Greenwood Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supervised up to 20+ elementary students upon arrival in lunchroom until exit to playground.
  • Hosted and managed periodic special school or extracurricular events held in lunchroom.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Drove excitement for activities by encouraging everyone to fully participate.
  • Supported positive socialization within groups and activities to promote respect among participants.
  • Established daily routines to keep tasks on schedule, communicating clear expectations to parties.
  • Worked with participants to develop skills needed for independent daily living.
  • Carefully detailed rules for how to play games so everyone in attendance could participate.
  • Assisted with activity assessments and evaluations to develop curriculum.
  • Tallied data of behaviors and performance during activities in daily tracker.
  • Oversaw activities and events for 20+ individuals on daily basis.

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Kalamazoo
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw safety and security of each youth under supervision.
  • Approached conflicts and crisis situations in calm and professional way.
  • Assisted with developing goals and improvement plans for each objective.
  • Provided homework help and tutoring in specific subjects.
  • Helped youth offenders or at-risk individuals improve abilities, behavior and emotional strength.
  • Monitored and cared for youth in carefully controlled environment to promote safety.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behavior, listened carefully to others and showed respect for people to promote positive influence for youngsters.
  • Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
  • Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
  • Monitored behavior in individual and group sessions and intervened when necessary.
  • Advised children and helped to foster improved levels self confidence.
  • Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
  • Collaborated with counselors and parents to report youth behavior and progress.
  • Reminded youngsters to diffuse anger-fueled situations by communicating effectively and talking about problems instead of lashing out.
  • Planned guidance and counseling programs to meet identified priorities and program objectives.
  • Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
  • Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.

Activity Helper

Kalamazoo Parks and recreation
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Supervised up to 20+ elementary students upon arrival in lunchroom until exit to playground.
  • Hosted and managed periodic special school or extracurricular events held in lunchroom.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Drove excitement for activities by encouraging everyone to fully participate.
  • Supported positive socialization within groups and activities to promote respect among participants.
  • Established daily routines to keep tasks on schedule, communicating clear expectations to parties.
  • Worked with participants to develop skills needed for independent daily living.
  • Carefully detailed rules for how to play games so everyone in attendance could participate.
  • Assisted with activity assessments and evaluations to develop curriculum.
  • Tallied data of behaviors and performance during activities in daily tracker.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
06-2017

Skills

  • Youth development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Program implementation
  • Community outreach
  • SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
  • Leadership training
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Site Coordinator

Playworks Michigan
08.2023 - 06.2025

Support Teacher

Milwood Commons Learning Center
06.2022 - 06.2023

Activity Helper

Kalamazoo Public Schools, Greenwood Elementary School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Youth Development Professional

Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Kalamazoo
10.2019 - 07.2020

Activity Helper

Kalamazoo Parks and recreation
09.2018 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Western Michigan University

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