SCOTT SAADY
Medford,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Counselor with experience in providing emotional support and guidance to children of various age groups. Strengths include the ability to develop creative activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive development, along with strong communication skills for building rapport with parents and caregivers. Previous work has resulted in nurturing environments conducive to child growth and positive behavioral changes. Kind and knowledgeable, well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills. Well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills..
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Counselor
YMCA of The Pines
Medford, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Designed and administered lesson plans and activities to foster child engagement.
- Kept constant child headcount and oversaw sign-in and sign-out process for parents to maintain child care and safety.
- Encouraged and modeled positive interactions and notified parents of behavioral issues.
- Assisted children with homework and school assignments to encourage academic development.
- Maintained evening, weekend and holiday availability to meet business demands.
Summer Camp Head Counselor
JCC Camps At Medford
Medford, NJ
06.2018 - 08.2025
- Organized engaging group activities while ensuring safe participation of children.
- Collaborated with counselors to create educational experiences tailored to campers' interests.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's activities and progress.
- Served as a role model, fostering healthy habits among campers.
- Coached and mentored children during various recreational activities.
- Supported children of diverse backgrounds in developing skills through guided participation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cum Laude, Business Administration
Rider University
Trenton, NJ08.2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ08.2023
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Medford, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Life skills development
- Time management
- Recreation leading
- Skills development
- Effective communication
- Child development
- Promoting good behavior
- Behavior modeling
- First aid and CPR
- Child safety awareness
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Activity coordination
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Child Care Counselor
YMCA of The Pines
03.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Head Counselor
JCC Camps At Medford
06.2018 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cum Laude, Business Administration
Rider University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Rowan College At Burlington County
High School Diploma -
Shawnee High School