Tracy Johnson
Atterdag Village of Solvang
Buellton,USA
4
years of professional experience
Passionate and energetic person eager to expand knowledge on child and adult development. Highly skilled in motivating children and seniors through positive encouragement. Successful in helping children develop strong social and learning skills. Successful on planning activities that has brought seniors strength and improved morale. Also, developing strong relationships of trust and caring.
Work History
Activities Supervisor
1 Year 7 Months- Developed and implemented engaging recreational programs for residents, enhancing overall community satisfaction.
- Supervised and trained staff in daily activity coordination, ensuring seamless execution of events.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to design activities that promote physical and mental well-being.
- Monitored resident participation levels and adjusted programs to align with diverse interests and needs.
- Facilitated communication between families and staff to enhance resident engagement and tailor activity preferences.
- Organized special events that fostered community spirit and strengthened resident relationships.
- Organized special events such as holiday celebrations or themed parties to foster a sense of community among participants.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in activity planning, execution, and evaluation techniques.
- Established strong relationships with local organizations to secure partnerships that enhanced available resources while creating new opportunities for collaboration.
- Managed budget allocation for resources, materials, and equipment to ensure successful activity implementation.
- Developed creative, age-appropriate activities to cater to a wide range of interests and abilities.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
- Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.
- Scheduled shifts and tasks for workers to ensure coverage.
Special Educational Instructional Aide
1 Year 4 Months- Supported teachers by delivering instructional materials and enhancing classroom organization for effective learning.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Facilitated small group activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom dynamics.
- Monitored student progress and provided actionable feedback to educators, identifying performance trends to inform instruction.
- Assisted in monitoring student progress, providing feedback to teachers for assessment and improvement strategies.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom environment, ensuring each student felt valued and supported during learning activities.
Summer Camp Counselor
1 Year 2 Months- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and actively engaging with campers to enhance their experience.
- Acted as a positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Mediated camper conflicts to foster positive relationships and ensure a safe camp environment.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on children's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all campers.
Instructional Aide
10 Months- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported teachers during classes, group lessons, and activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Monitored student progress to identify needs for additional support and implemented tailored action plans for improvement.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Facilitated small group discussions and hands-on activities to deepen understanding of topics and foster collaborative learning.
Education
High School Diploma
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
No Degree - General Studies
Skills
Activity planning
Program evaluation
Group facilitation
Volunteer coordination
Event planning
Executing an appropriate monthly activity calendar
Building relationships with local vendors
Relationship building
Conflict resolution
Safety instruction
Special education support
Communicating with parents and teachers
1:1's with students that needed extra support
Additional Information
I have my activities director for the state of CA certificate. Attending various parent training classes on effective strategies for addressing challenging behavior and promotion of appropriate social behaviors. Completed Hanen Program: More Than Words that gives parents tools, and strategies to help children reach their full communication potential.
Timeline
Activities Supervisor
Atterdag Village of Solvang
01.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Special Educational Instructional Aide
Santa Ynez Valley Consortium
08.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Instructional Aide
Santa Ynez Valley Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Summer Camp Counselor
Buellton Rec Center
06.2022 - 08.2023Read More
College of The Desert
No Degree from General Studies
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International School of Beauty
Cosmetologist from Cosmetology
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Palm Desert High School
High School Diploma
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