Passy Matendo
Winooski,VT
Summary
Friendly Camp Counselor skilled at motivating children and helping each to embrace the camp environment. A driven individual committed to implementing and leading fun, educational, and entertaining group activities. Caring supervisor of stressed and scared campers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
DREAM
Winooski, VT
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors in planning fun evening events such as movie nights or talent shows.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Planned field trips offsite that included educational components related to the local area.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Busser
WaterWorks
Winooski, VT
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided quick and efficient clearing of tables between courses.
- Bussed and reset tables in an orderly fashion.
- Assisted servers with stocking supplies, setting up for service and cleaning duties.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area throughout shift.
- Replenished napkins, condiments, silverware and glassware as needed.
- Followed all safety regulations while carrying heavy trays or dishes to the kitchen.
- Ensured that each table was properly set before seating guests.
- Conducted regular checks on customer satisfaction levels during meal service.
- Maintained a friendly attitude towards customers at all times.
- Provided assistance to other bussers or waitstaff when needed.
- Stocked ice buckets, water pitchers, wine glasses or other bar items as needed.
- Cleared tables to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
- Wiped down and cleaned chairs, booths and highchairs.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
- Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
Mentor
DREAM
Winooski, VT
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Met with assigned students individually or in small groups to provide intentional, structured organizational support and mentorship.
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
- Maintained up-to-date records of mentor and mentee interactions in order to track progress over time.
Shaper
2annul Af The Unheard Stories
Winooski, VT
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of students to accomplish a performance at our school and address issues related to who we are.
- Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Teacher's Assistant Grade2
Winooski School District
Winooski, VT
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Engaged students and boosted their understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Assistant Coach
Vermont Patriots
Winooski, VT
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes for the program.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- Organized team travel arrangements for away games and tournaments.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
- Provided guidance to players on sportsmanship, discipline, nutrition, injury prevention techniques.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
Youth-Adult Restorative Justice
Education Justice Coalition
Winooski, VT
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Talked about matters in our society, community, and school that are not fair.
- Held discussions about racism, the LGBTQ+ community, inequality, and more.
- held a student survey for why we need more teachers of color at Winooski High School.
Education
High School Diploma -
Winooski High School
Winooski, VT06-2024
Skills
- Group activity implementation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Equipment Inspection
- Peer Mentoring
- Emergency Response
- Parental Communication
- Life Skills Development
- Activity Planning
- Activity Scheduling
- Group leadership
- Effective Communication
- Compassionate communication
- Relationship Building
- Safety Guidelines
- Team Leadership
- Child development knowledge
- Positive Engagement
- Arts and crafts
- Creative and Energetic
- Positive relationships
- Enforcing Rules
- Child Supervision
- Problem Resolution
- Activity Supervision
- Problem-Solving
Languages
Swahili
Full Professional
Kifulero
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Camp Counselor
DREAM
06.2024 - 08.2024
Shaper
2annul Af The Unheard Stories
08.2023 - 05.2024
Mentor
DREAM
04.2023 - 06.2024
Busser
WaterWorks
12.2022 - 08.2024
Teacher's Assistant Grade2
Winooski School District
11.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Coach
Vermont Patriots
09.2021 - 10.2021
Youth-Adult Restorative Justice
Education Justice Coalition
09.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Winooski High School
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