Wanangwa Nyirongo
Leonia,NJ
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged my problem-solving abilities and compassionate communication at Johnsonburg Camp and Retreat Center to enhance camp experiences. Demonstrating leadership and organization, I significantly contributed to team efforts in creating engaging environments, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills critical for dynamic educational settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Summer camp counselor
Johnsonburg Camp And Retreat Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Worked closely with a team to swiftly solve problems as they arise
Volunteer
Food Bank NYC
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Teacher's Assistant
Anna C. Scott
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA12.2025
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creativity and Innovation
- Leadership abilities
- Research and commitment to learning
- Organization
- Listening
- Data collection
Certification
First Aid and CPR certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chichewa
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Summer camp counselor
Johnsonburg Camp And Retreat Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Food Bank NYC
06.2020 - 09.2022
Teacher's Assistant
Anna C. Scott
04.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Virginia Tech
First Aid and CPR certified
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