Being able to be around kids due to being an education major.
What I wish was different
Pay/hour opportunities
Advice
Apply now for a position if interested!
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Kindergarten Teacher
May - August 2019 • Provo, UT
What I liked
It was super fun! I loved hanging out with the kindergarteners everyday. I had to plan a science lesson everyday and it gave me great experience for when I want to be an elementary school teacher.
What I wish was different
Sometimes it was disorganized and we didn’t have all of the materials that we needed.
Advice
Be ready to go with the flow. Often my lessons did not go as planned.
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Mentor
January - April 2019 • Adrian, MI
What I liked
I loved the way they program was ran and how Adrian walked me through each of the step. The things that I’ve learned in my career at Adrain definitely transitioned into my internship.
What I wish was different
I think everything was pretty great, honestly. Other than the fact that I had to walk there because of I didn’t have transportation.
Advice
To soak in the experience and learn as much as possible. Each experience can shape your life in fantastic ways and YOU can also help change the lives of the people around you.
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STEM Instructor
May - August 2019 • Hutchinson, KS
What I liked
I loved the flexibility I was given to create lessons as well as the resources they provided me with! Building relationships with the kids was something I will never forget!
What I wish was different
Advice
Great learning experience for those going into education!
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Camp Counselor
May 2018 - August 2019 • Statesville, NC
What I liked
I liked being able to connect with the kids and the other staff members
What I wish was different
The only thing I wished was different was the organization of the day
Advice
Be prepared for anything
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Program leader
September 2017 - August 2019 • Stevens Point, WI
What I liked
It's a close knit group of employees, and you always feel like you're helping to make a difference in a child's life.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Camp coordinator
June - August 2019 • Woburn, MA
What I liked
I loved the atmosphere of the club and how welcoming everyone was!
What I wish was different
Advice
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Youth Program Director
September 2019 • Brookings, SD
What I liked
Working with the kids
What I wish was different
Having more hours
Advice
Remember to think about why the kid is acting out, not because he is a bad child. There is a reason for his behavior if you just look into it.
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Camp Counselor
May 2016 - August 2019 • Sarasota, FL
What I liked
I like working with all different age ranges of children. There were so many diverse people working among us so it was cool to see everyone adapt. I also liked going o field trips with the kids and teaching them new things
What I wish was different
I wish there were more opportunities to move up in the company. I know after three years I only have 1 raise and it wasn't by much.
Advice
I would say you have to have patience and keep an open m ind. Kids are amazing and very curious. We need more teachers and people dedicated to young people succeeding.
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Youth Development Professional
May 2019 • Lewiston, ID
What I liked
Working with children and seeing the growth of them and the staff I work with.
What I wish was different
Nothing, we have amazing kids and staff!
Advice
If you apply for the job have patience and be kind as we do not know what happens outside of the club!
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Peer development Specialist
June - August 2019 • Paducah, KY
What I liked
Working with children and making an impact in their life
What I wish was different
Having to quit due to personal reasons.
Advice
I would recommend this job to anyone who enjoys working with children and possibly making an impact on a trouble or less fortunate child's life.
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Youth Program Staff
June - August 2019 • Carlsbad, CA
What I liked
Each child has a unique background and set of experiences. Having the opportunity to help them grow from where they are at is a blessing to both you and the child.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have kept working there while finishing school! Unfortunately, the location is to far.
Advice
Just jump in but be patient. It takes time for the youth to become comfortable with you, so approach them with consistency in your supervision. This way, you’ll gain the respect needed to positively impact them and challenge them to grow.
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Administrative Assistant
May 2018 • Glendale, AZ
What I liked
The environment can be fun and the staff have regular opportunities to try new ideas and create their own programs.
What I wish was different
Advice
Branch assistants should be able to speak up and communicate well with a variety of people.
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Brooksville, FL
What I liked
It was a very engaging and hands on experience. It definitely kept me on my toes. Working with kids can be tough but fun.
What I wish was different
My only problem was my group of students had a few kids with different disabilities and it was difficult trying to make activities that work with these children’s needs while also making activities for the class.
Advice
Don’t get down on yourself when the job gets hard. At the end of the day when the kids are happy and having fun, it will be worth it.
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assistant youth director
March 2018 - December 2019 • Watersmeet Township, MI
What I liked
I liked working with families and youth the most. I liked coordinating with outside organizations and departments to provide events and activities for youth and families.
What I wish was different
I wish we had enough staff and better management. I also wish the pay was better.
Advice
As much as you strive to do your best you won't be able to if you lack good leadership and a strong team.
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Teaching Assistant (Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School)
August - December 2018 • Bakersfield, CA
What I liked
Interactions with children
What I wish was different
The directions and organization of the program
Advice
Offer extensive and regularly trainings
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Activity Leader
March 2016 • Lamont, CA
What I liked
I really enjoyed working with the kids.
What I wish was different
I wish that I would have had another activity leader with me because there was a lot of children.
Advice
Working with children can be difficult but worth your while, I think everyone can learn from the new generations and helping them grow is an incredible experience.
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Intern
June - August 2019 • San Bernardino, CA
What I liked
They give back to the community in so many ways
What I wish was different
More hands on experience
Advice
Do your intern over summer because once school starts there’s not a lot of kids at the facility
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Summer Kidstop
May - August 2019 • St. Cloud, MN
What I liked
I loved working with kids and the ability to do other things with my time in the summer. I spent a portion of every day rehabbing an injury I sustained playing soccer the previous fall and getting back into shape while playing soccer as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to work slightly longer each week or earn a slightly higher hourly wage.
Advice
I would recommend any to do this job if they want a flexible job and want to influence a younger generation of kids in a positive way. It really was a fulfilling job that I was privileged to do during my summer of 2019.
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Assistant Counselor
June 2016 • Hawthorne, NJ
What I liked
The environment and my coworkers.
What I wish was different
I got payed a bit more for my efforts.
Advice
You learn a lot about patience and working with others.
