Zoe Smith-Joledo
Bowie
Summary
- Talented Summer Camp Counselor firmly committed to creating safe and positive experiences for campers. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills for helping children discover new things. Adept at designing engaging activities that foster teamwork, leadership and social skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Wright
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Led groups of children safely through a variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Worked with children of varying age (5-15), interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
- Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new recreation staff.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Volunteer
Church Organization
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Taught immigrant children how to read, write, and speak English
- Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different children's needs.
Tutor
National Honor Society, NHS
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
Volunteer
Promise Land Family Fun Farm
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
University of Miami
Miami, FL05-2028
High School Diploma -
Severn School
Arnold, MD05-2024
Skills
- Cabin monitoring
- Compassionate communication
- Lesson planning
- Supplies and materials oversight
- All Styles of Dance
- Goal setting
- Constructive criticism
- Choreography
- Stage performance
- Exemplary communication skills
- Discipline
- Class management
- Dance instruction
- Sight reading/singing: Music Theory
- Audience engagement
- Confidence
- Performing with choirs
- Solo singing, writing, creating
- Improvisation
- Teamwork
- Public speaking
- Community involvement
- Group instruction
- Special needs students
- Effective listening
- Social-emotional learning training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Church Organization
01.2023 - 04.2024
Tutor
National Honor Society, NHS
01.2023 - 01.2024
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Wright
06.2022 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Promise Land Family Fun Farm
03.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music Performance
University of Miami
High School Diploma -
Severn School
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