Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
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Ava Weiner
Toronto,ON
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
John Ross Robertson Elementary
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
2021.05 - 2023.05 (2 years)
Job overview
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing services.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in events to promote services and engage with public.
- Guided individuals to tools and resources necessary.
Personal Employer
Babysitter
2021.08 - 2022.08 (1 year)
Job overview
- 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.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
The Ivy Day Camp
Assistant Lifeguard and Swim Coach
2022.07 - 2022.07
Job overview
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Completed daily pool maintenance duties by checking chlorine levels, pH levels and other water chemistry.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges.
- Complied with pool policies and procedures and offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Guided students through different swimming strokes and strategies to increase stamina.
- Adapted teaching strategies to match developmental age and abilities of students.
- Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for students as young as 5 years old.
- Maintained open communications with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed about schedules, administrative requirements and class updates.
- Cleaned and organized pool area, locker rooms and other common spaces each day.
- Updated class and student records with personal details, attendance and progress.
The Ivy Day Camp
Assistant Summer Camp Councelor
2021.08 - 2021.08
Job overview
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
- Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Prepared and submitted daily and weekly reports to keep records of campers' attendance, behavior and progress.
- Participated in camper registration and check-in processes to collect all necessary camp information and paperwork.
Education
Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Toronto, ON
06.2024
University Overview
- Recipient of Arts Award, second semester, 2021
- Member of Classics Club, 2022 to 2023
- Competitive Swimmer for Cricket Currents, 2012 to 2021
- Relay Race Captain of Cricket Currents
- Study Abroad: English - Global Summers Academy, Rome-Greece
- Office Apprentice, Adam Weiner and Associates, Completed 2023
Skills
- Social Media and Marketing Tasks
- Classroom Management
- Taking Vital Signs
- Team Collaboration
- Community Service
- Telephone Etiquette
- Dietary Restrictions
- Staff Leadership
- Behavior Modeling
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Documented and resolved a child's injury which led to gaining a well paid babysitting job through the child's parents.
- Achieved a monetary bonus from a parent through effectively helping with their child's ability to swim.
Timeline
Assistant Lifeguard and Swim Coach
The Ivy Day Camp
2022.07 - 2022.07
Babysitter
Personal Employer
2021.08 - 2022.08 (1 year)
Assistant Summer Camp Councelor
The Ivy Day Camp
2021.08 - 2021.08
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
John Ross Robertson Elementary
2021.05 - 2023.05 (2 years)
Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
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