Shannon Stokes
Ossining,New York
Summary
Energetic, flexible, and open-minded. Have experience working with children as well as communicating and working with adults. Personable and find working and talking with others delightful. A quick learner and can master new skills and tasks with ease. Organized team leader who builds positive relationships, inspires trust and guidance toward achievement of goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
YMCA Schools Out Before/After School Program
9 2023 - Current
- Work with children and adults at afterschool program
- Create plans for and implement daily activities
- Interact with children providing guidance and support to ensure a nurturing environment
- Assist with drop off and pickup, making sure children get home safely
- Clean and sanitize program site
- Avoid possible risks and problems by continually observing children and having the ability to make quick decisions.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with program's goals
Head Camp Counselor
Congregation Sons of Isreal
7 2022 - Current
- Work with children and staff at summer camp
- Supervise co-counselor and CITs
- Create plans for and implement daily activities
- Interact with children providing guidance and support to make a safe and nurturing environment
- Supervise drop off and pickup ensuring children's safety
- Clean and sanitize program site
- Avoid possible risks and problems by continually observing children and having the ability to make quick decisions
Assistant Teacher
Chappaqua Childrens Workshop
05.2022 - Current
- Work with children and adults at afterschool program
- Plan and implement activities
- Assist with completion of homework
- Interact with children through play and assistance with projects
- Help with arrival and pick up ensuring children's safety at all times
- Clean and sanitize classroom.
Assistant Teacher
Kids Karousel
11.2021 - Current
- Work with children and adults in a day camp
- Keep children occupied while constantly monitoring them to create a nurturing and safe environment
- Assist in serving nutritious snack
- Assist with pick up and drop off to ensure children's safety
- Clean and sanitize classroom and play areas
Substitute Teacher
Congregation Sons of Isreal
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Work with children and adults in a nursery school
- Keep children occupied while constantly monitoring them to create a nurturing and safe environment
- Assist in serving nutritious snack and lunch
- Assist with pick up and drop off to ensure children's safety
- Clean and sanitize classroom and play areas
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz 08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ossining High School
Ossining New York 09.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Adaptability
Emotional Intelligence
CPR and First Aid Certified
American Sign Language
Organization skills
Time management skills
Strong work ethic
Computer skills
Conflict Resolution
Self Motivation
Activities
- Mock Trial Club, 01/2020, 2021
- Field Hockey - Goalie, 09/2015, 2021, Modified Team, 2015, 2017, Junior Varsity Team, 2017, 2018, Varsity Team, 2018, 2021
- Girl Scouts, Ossining, NY, 09/2010, 2021, Daisey to Ambassador
- Volunteering, St. Ann’s Church, Ossining, NY, 09/2015, 2021, Assist teachers /staff in the CCD program Office Work, Kids Karousel, 09/2018, Present, Assist in Summer Camp Assist with a promotional event, Ossining Union Free School District-Summer Innovation Academy, 07/2017, Assisted wherever needed in classrooms or in the program, Sunshine Children’s Home, Holiday Gift Wrapping/Baking, Chappaqua Children’s Workshop, Planning for programs appropriate for social distancing
Awards
- National Honor Society
- Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
- High Honor Roll
- National Junior Honor Society
- Team Captain Junior Varsity Field Hockey (2018)
- All League Award Field Hockey (2021)
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Chappaqua Childrens Workshop
05.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Congregation Sons of Isreal
11.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher
Kids Karousel
11.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY New Paltz
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ossining High School
09.2018 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marist College
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marist College
05.2001 -
Team Lead
YMCA Schools Out Before/After School Program
9 2023 - Current
Head Camp Counselor
Congregation Sons of Isreal
7 2022 - Current
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