Shoham Zemach

Managed a team of 5 counselors who counseled third and fourth grade. Provided professional and educational support. Maintain high standard planned activities and monitored during weekly scout meetings making sure the activities ran smoothly and the kids were having fun. Lead monthly meetings where we would guide the counselors to write great and fulfilling actions for the kids and build connections with the team. Lastly was part of the scout-Leading team which meant leading outside activities for all grades. leading actions for counselors in an educational and enriching matter, and helping manage all 35 members of the counselors of our scout group. This upcoming year I will be working with 7th and 8th graders doing a similar role but with more responsibilities and a bigger team.

• Took care of multiple children, many families across the L.A. region, for hours on end sometimes overnight. Keeping them safe and entertained. Created enriching activities while following schedules and rules provided by parents. Prepared meals and did household chores.

• Took care of all animal needs such as nutrition and exercise.

• Assisted with creating costumes for a cast of over 80 kids. Organized all 200+ costume pieces. Managed a group of 4 volunteers who helped with the production. Was in charge of quick changes and assisted when needed. Managed costume organization and dressing rooms for all 6 shows. Stayed after shows to help clean up and reorganize all the costumes.

• Counseled a group of 30+, 4th graders along with 3 other co-counselors. This meant creating actions and activities for the kids that would last around 3 hours. Dedicated every Sunday to meetings with kids and the leading team, and would go on overnight camping trips where we would be taking care of the kids for around 3 days.

• Taught what it means to counsel kids, the tools to write activities, and invent games. As well as receiving training working with kids and learning safety and how to speak about harsh topics properly according to age. Received top 3 out of 500 to be the best counselor in the following year.

• Organized stock room and occasionally worked with customers.