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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, MB

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Brandon University
Brandon
05-2027

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

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