Zev Friedman
Denver,CO
Summary
Developed strong skills in leadership, child care, and Jewish education through extensive involvement in the Ramah Camping Movement, babysitting, BBYO, and Jewish Student Connection.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Family Friends
01.2023 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to children
- Communicated positively with children and guardians
- Reassured children when upset
- Ensured safety amoung children
Jewish Outdoor Leadership Institute
Ramah in the Rockies
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Spent a week as a counselor in training, learning childcare skills, safety procedures, and connecting with campers
- Completed Wilderness First Aid training and obtained WFA certification
- Planned and led fun, engaging, and educational activities for children ages 3 to 15
- Developed skills such as community building, leadership, communication, and wilderness skills
Co-President
Jewish Student Connection
08.2023 - Current
- Foster a Jewish community at my high school
- Organize and plan weekly Jewish Student Connection clubs
- Ensure a space to be Jewish and connect with other Jewish teens
- Plan and lead educational and fun Jewish learning activities
Chapter Treasurer
BBYO (B'nai B'rith Youth Organization)
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Planned monthly chapter fundraisers and kept track of all chapter income and expenses
- Collaborated with chapter leadership to set financial goals and develop fundraising initiatives
- Developed marketing materials for fundraising activities, enhancing visibility and participation
- Created and designed chapter merchandise, increasing revenue through international sales
- Worked with chapter leadership to foster a thriving Jewish teen community
Education
High School Diploma -
Denver South High School
Denver, CO06-2027
Skills
- Child care
- Planning educational activities
- Building community
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Wilderness skills
Certification
Wilderness First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Jewish Outdoor Leadership Institute
Ramah in the Rockies
06.2025 - 07.2025
Chapter Treasurer
BBYO (B'nai B'rith Youth Organization)
12.2024 - 05.2025
Co-President
Jewish Student Connection
08.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Family Friends
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Denver South High School
Athletics
Competing with the Loveland Freeride Team 2015 - Present
- Learned the value of hard work and training
- Experienced success and failure throughout many competitions
- Learned how to work hard and endure hard things
Denver South Mountain bike team 2023 - Present
- Compete in Physically challenging mountain bike competitions.
- Learned how to bike and navigate trails with a large group safely
- Gained experience with bikes and bike maintenance
Movement Baker Competitive Climbing team 2018 - 2023
- Learned proper technique for climbing and physical training
- Learned hard skills and safety precautions for safe climbing
- Experienced coaching from many talented coaches, meanwhile learning how to be a supportive and helpful climbing instructor