Saskia Kiss
Great Falls,VA
Summary
Motivated individual with a background in youth services and leadership roles. Handles group activities and conflict resolution effectively, thanks to strong teamwork and communication skills. Committed to creating positive experiences and supporting others in educational and community settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Melissa Laskin
McLean, VA
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted in organizing community events to enhance local engagement.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline volunteer coordination processes.
- Engaged with participants to gather feedback and improve future events.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Babysitter
Great Falls, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
Lacrosse Captain
Yellow Jackets Lacrosse
McLean, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Led team strategies to enhance game performance and player engagement.
- Fostered team cohesion through effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Mentored junior players, promoting skill development and sportsmanship values.
- Developed training drills to improve individual skills and overall team dynamics.
Camp Counselor
Leesburg, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
Education
High School Diploma -
Langley High School
McLean, VA06-2028
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Community service
- Team collaboration
- Leadership qualities
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Melissa Laskin
04.2026 - Current
Babysitter
01.2026 - Current
Lacrosse Captain
Yellow Jackets Lacrosse
09.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
07.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Langley High School