Ryan Spalding
University Heights,OH
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Cleveland Heights Public Library and Beachwood High School , I excel in communication and leadership, enhancing child development and community engagement. I significantly improve group dynamics and individual learning experiences. I am a motivated and thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Beachwood High School
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Ordered and maintained all recreational equipment.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
Library Page
Cleveland Heights Public Library
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Kept library shelves and printed materials well-stocked and organized according to established system.
- Catalogued and sorted books and library materials.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Language Arts
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2027
High School Diploma -
Cleveland Heights High School
Cleveland Heights, OH06.2023
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Leadership skills
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Skilled researcher
- Reading Comprehension
- Organizational skills
- Library Services
- Reading and teaching
- Computer Assistance
- Telephone Etiquette
- Children's programs
Accomplishments
I am an Honors Student at Kent State University, and as a part of the honors program I work with Brainchild Magazine. Prior to working on this team, my work was published in the 2023-2024 issue.
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Beachwood High School
05.2024 - 07.2024
Library Page
Cleveland Heights Public Library
08.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Language Arts
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Cleveland Heights High School
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