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Skylar Tuerack

Roslyn Heights,New York

Summary

Dedicated Social Work intern and student well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifegaurd/Swim Instructor

Lourdes Health And Fitness
09.2022 - Current
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction.
  • Assisted in developing, implementing and monitoring pool safety policies to reduce hazards.
  • Performed pool tests, recorded results and adjusted chemical levels to reach appropriate measurements.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.

Social Work Intern/Counselor

Camp Kehilla
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Mediated between campers to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy friend relationships.
  • Responded to crises and emergency situations to provide immediate assistance to persons in need.
  • Helped in leading a Social Emotional Learning class biweekly for each group of campers.

Lifegaurd/Swim Instructor

Urswim
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Lifeguarded at camps and homes.
  • Helped children to improve their swimming abilities and show competency within the water.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.

Guest Service Agent

Wildplay Elements Park
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Helped guests to check in and make reservations for the adventure course or zipline
  • Harnessed guests in and checked their safety before going onto the adventure course or zipline

Camp Counselor

Camp Chipinaw
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Managed a group of approximately 12 girls, ages 9-11.
  • Responsible for conflict resolution among the girls.
  • Oversaw each campers health and monitored their sleeping and eating patterns.
  • Maintained engagement of campers during their activities and ensured timeliness in attending activities.

UJA, Witness Theater and Project Witness
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Met weekly for 2 hours and towards the end of the program biweekly for three hours
  • Conducted extensive interviews with Holocaust survivors in conjunction with a drama therapist and a social worker
  • Acted in a theatrical performance of the survivors’ stories at the end of the program

Head Fundraiser

Sock Drive Great
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Organized a school-wide sock drive.
  • Advocated for the drive with the school principal.
  • Designed flyers to hand out and hang around school.
  • Spoke publicly in front of various classes to advertise and promote the sock drive.

Vice President

Chesed Baking Club Jericho
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Met monthly to bake cakes and pastries and then hand delivered to local old age homes and community members
  • Researched new and simple recipes to make in bulk
  • Responsible for purchasing and organizing necessary ingredients

Education

Binghamton University, State University of New York
Binghamton, NY

Skills

  • Microsoft Proficiency
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Educational Settings
  • Autism and Spectrum Disorders
  • Mental Health Support

Languages

Hebrew
Limited Working

Timeline

Social Work Intern/Counselor

Camp Kehilla
06.2023 - 08.2023

Lifegaurd/Swim Instructor

Lourdes Health And Fitness
09.2022 - Current

Lifegaurd/Swim Instructor

Urswim
06.2022 - 08.2022

Guest Service Agent

Wildplay Elements Park
06.2022 - 08.2022

Head Fundraiser

Sock Drive Great
12.2019 - 01.2020

UJA, Witness Theater and Project Witness
09.2019 - 06.2020

Camp Counselor

Camp Chipinaw
06.2019 - 08.2021

Vice President

Chesed Baking Club Jericho
09.2014 - 06.2016

Binghamton University, State University of New York

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