Shawn Burton
Durham,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
YMCA Fun
Durham, NC
03.2020 - 01.2024
- Organized and supervised camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, hikes, and sports.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Created an environment conducive to learning by implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
- Managed inventory of camping supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils.
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Enforced safety rules while supervising high ropes course activities such as zip lining and rock climbing walls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cary High School
Cary, NC06-2016
Skills
- Parental Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Group activity implementation
- Child Supervision
- Activity Planning
- Emergency Procedures
- Health and wellness
- Effective Communication
- Activity Supervision
- Arts and crafts
- Compassionate communication
- Program and Activity Planning
- Creative Mindset
- Creative and Energetic
- Team Leadership
- Child development knowledge
- Activity Scheduling
- Group leadership
- Relationship Building
- Program Instruction
- Positive Engagement
Timeline
Camp Counselor
YMCA Fun
03.2020 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Cary High School
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