Victoria Abel
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Resourceful Camp Counselor and Swim Instructor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior management, building relationships, and emergency response, ensuring engaging and safe environments for camp participants, as well as swimmers. Excel in communication, leadership, and adaptability, fostering positive relationships with campers, new swimmers, and staff alike. Committed to creating memorable and educational camp experiences, and teaching preschoolers how to stay safe in the pool and swim, through innovative approaches and team collaboration.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
Cohutta Springs Youth Camp
Crandall, Georgia
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
- Developed individualized behavior management plans for campers with special needs.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
Swim Instructor
Reiner Wellness Center
Lincoln, NE
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Handled student situations using logic and mediation skills.
- Participated in staff training sessions to continually improve teaching and safety skills.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Science, Pre-PA
Union Adventist University
Lincoln, NESkills
- Child Supervision
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Relationship Building
- Group leadership
- Effective Communication
Affiliations
- Love working out, being in nature, and helping others.
- Apart of a college gymnastics team last year.
Accomplishments
- In 2023 (senior year of high-school) I was apart of Student Association, a captain on my gymnastics team, and a praise-band leader.
- I have just completed my freshmen year of college, and I am now a sophmore working on completing my accelerated Biomedical Science, Pre-PA program. I am planning on early acceptance to PA school.
Certification
- CPR certified.
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Cohutta Springs Youth Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
Swim Instructor
Reiner Wellness Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Biomedical Science, Pre-PA
Union Adventist University
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