McKenna Staples
Brandon
Summary
Friendly and dependable individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Possesses solid understanding of child development and safety protocols, along with ability to plan and execute engaging activities. Capable of fostering supportive and nurturing environment that positively impacts children's growth and well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Care Assistant
YMCA Brandon
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and engaging environment for children during before and after school programs.
- Supported daily activities, including recreational games and educational projects, fostering child development.
- Collaborated with lead staff to implement structured schedules for various age groups.
- Monitored children's behavior, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and promoting positive interactions.
- Adapted activities to meet diverse needs of children, enhancing overall program inclusivity.
- Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Brandon
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all campers.
- Designed and implemented creative arts and crafts projects to enhance camper experience.
- Facilitated team-building exercises, fostering collaboration among diverse groups of children.
- Assisted in conflict resolution, promoting positive social interactions among campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
Student Teacher
Brandon University
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty to create an inclusive educational environment.
- Employed various teaching tools and technologies to support instructional goals.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Swan Valley Regional Secondary School
Swan River, MBBachelor of Arts - Education
Brandon University
Brandon05-2027
Skills
- Activities planning
- Health and safety
- Early childhood education
- Child development
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom organization
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
YMCA Brandon
07.2024 - 08.2025
Student Teacher
Brandon University
04.2024 - 06.2025
Before and After School Care Assistant
YMCA Brandon
10.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Swan Valley Regional Secondary School
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Brandon University