Working with kids
Sofia Chichizola
Student
San Jose,CA
Summary
Patient Summer Camp Counselor with expertise caring for and assisting youngsters. Energetic individual ensuring safe, fun and educational environment for all. Dedicated to camper happiness and safety. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. Passionate camp volunteer continuing 2 years of service through professional career. Well-versed working with children, youth and special-needs adults. Experienced at 2different camps with estimated 100+ campers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor Volunteer
Divine Equine Therapeutic Riding Center
Aptos , CA
2022.07 - 2022.07
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Set up facilities and equipment for activities, stored equipment after use and notified camp director of broken or unsafe equipment.
- Created outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families and promoted camp participation.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Taught socially acceptable behaviors to campers, served as role model and used age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
CMTSJ
San Jose , CA
2021.07 - 2022.03
- Worked with teachers to coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, comprehension and personal growth.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing activities, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Assisted in lesson and activity planning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Tutor
Olive Tree Tutoring
San Jose , CA
2020.12 - 2022.02
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
Education
No Degree -
Pioneer High School
San Jose, CA 2001.05 -
Skills
Safety standards and protocols
Interests
Performing
Timeline
Camp Counselor Volunteer
Divine Equine Therapeutic Riding Center
2022.07 - 2022.07
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
CMTSJ
2021.07 - 2022.03
Tutor
Olive Tree Tutoring
2020.12 - 2022.02
No Degree -
Pioneer High School
2001.05 -
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