Sydney Orr
West Henrietta,NY
Summary
Empathetic professional with strong communication skills in coaching and childcare. Proficient in assessing student progress and providing personalized feedback to enhance performance while maintaining a positive and safe environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
Henrietta Recreation Department / Jackie Kitto
Henrietta, NY
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented new training techniques to improve athletes' physical conditioning and technique refinement.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Boosted gymnasts'' confidence levels by offering constructive feedback and personalized support.
- Instructed individual and group classes to customize needs and emphasize proper technique and safety.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
Special Needs Babysitter
Ashley Pereira
West Henrietta, NY
12.2021 - Current
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Resolved conflicts among children through effective communication strategies.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
Summer Camp Counselor
Henrietta Recreation Department
Henrietta, NY
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement among campers.
- Facilitated group games and educational sessions, promoting teamwork and cooperation.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
Special Olympics Gymnastics Coach Volunteer
Sarah-Jane Clifford / Special Olympics
Henrietta, NY
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed individualized training plans for diverse athletes to enhance skill progression.
- Instructed gymnastics techniques while ensuring safety and adherence to best practices.
- Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to gym rules, equipment maintenance, and proper spotting techniques.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Monitored athlete performance, providing constructive feedback to improve techniques and confidence.
Tutor
Henrietta, NY
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Facilitated engaging learning sessions to enhance comprehension and retention.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods based on diverse learning styles and needs.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2029
High School Diploma -
Rush Henrietta Senior High School
Henrietta, NY06-2025
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- Positive coaching
- Safety awareness
- Coaching
- Motivation and encouragement
- Parental communication
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Team bonding
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Lesson implementation
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, Fall 2025
- SUNY Cortland Deans Scholarship Recipient
- Maxwell & Myrtle Park Education Award, Scholarship Recipient
- Ranked Top 10% of class, Fall 2025
- Extracurriculars: Club Gymnastics
- High Honor Roll, Freshman Year-Senior Year
- Awarded CTE for Business
- Completed AP course in Language and Composition
- Completed AP Course in Environmental Science
- Completed AP Course in Statistics
- Extracurricular Activity: Varsity Gymnastics (7th-12th Grade)
- Elected Captain of Varsity Gymnastics
- National Junior Honor Society Member
- National Honor Society Member
SUNY Cortland
High School
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Henrietta Recreation Department
07.2025 - 08.2025
Special Olympics Gymnastics Coach Volunteer
Sarah-Jane Clifford / Special Olympics
10.2023 - 06.2025
Gymnastics Coach
Henrietta Recreation Department / Jackie Kitto
02.2023 - Current
Tutor
01.2023 - 06.2025
Special Needs Babysitter
Ashley Pereira
12.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Childhood Education
SUNY Cortland
High School Diploma -
Rush Henrietta Senior High School