Olivia Mickelson
MILWAUKEE,WI
Summary
Dedicated youth program assistant focused on maximizing program effectiveness and outreach to better serve youth. Develops and manages a wide array of activities, sports and events to meet children's needs. Skilled in coordinating work of both staff and volunteers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Assistant
Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
MILWAUKEE, WI
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated engaging activities for youth in community programs.
- Developed and implemented weekly activities for youth participants to engage in.
- Supported staff in organizing events and workshops for participants.
- Collaborated with volunteers to enhance program delivery and participation.
- Coordinated communication between youth, families, and community partners.
- Monitored participant progress and provided feedback to staff members.
- Administered recreation programs to keep activities running smoothly to serve youth.
- Developed educational resources to support learning and development needs.
- Led team meetings to discuss program improvements and strategies.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
Classroom Assistant
Sheboygan County Head Start
MILWAUKEE, WI
09.2020 - 06.2025
- Facilitated small group activities to enhance student engagement.
- Provided individual support to students with special needs or disabilities.
- Sorted and categorized classroom materials to ensure easy access for teachers and students. and maintained a tidy learning environment.
- Assisted with student assessments and documentation of progress.
- Organized classroom materials, such as books, art supplies, and other resources.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a tidy learning environment.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to support positive classroom dynamics.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Maintained a safe environment inside and outside of classrooms at all times.
- Designed visual aids, including posters and charts, to support teachers during instruction., such as posters or charts, that could be used by the teacher during lessons.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans and activities for students.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to collaborate on project planning and curriculum objectives.
Education
Sheboygan South High School
Sheboygan, WISkills
- Program development
- Activity planning
- Facilitation techniques
- Youth engagement
- Resource development
- Child safety
- Behavior management
- Team collaboration
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusivity
Certification
- CDA
- Wisconsin child care license
Timeline
Youth Program Assistant
Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa
09.2025 - Current
Classroom Assistant
Sheboygan County Head Start
09.2020 - 06.2025
Sheboygan South High School