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Theatre Specialist

May - August 2019 • Orchard Park, NY

What I liked

I loved being able to use my music education experience to teach kids and gain more experience before entering the field as a choir teacher. Seeing the kids progress and grow was such a rewarding experience.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had been more confident in my abilities to teach and that my upper management would’ve been more supportive of the theatre program.

Advice

Be confident in your abilities and remember why you follow your passions!

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Tuscaloosa, AL

What I liked

I got to work with kids which is experience for the future.

What I wish was different

That things were more organized.

Advice

Be flexible!

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Child Watch Aid

June 2016 • West Seneca, NY

What I liked

I like getting to work with children. It makes every day at work fun and exciting. It’s fun to entertain kids and talk with them about their lives.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

I gained the experience of working with children and applying myself to leadership opportunities within the camp. Additionally, I was able to use my creativity to plan events for campers and create a fun, positive environment.

What I wish was different

Management was very judgmental and penalized individuals for mistakes that were outside of the control of counselors. Additionally, management created a toxic environment between many different counselors.

Advice

This job isn’t for the money, your focus should be on inspiring and helping the campers. They really look up to you and you inspire them to become better kids and people in the long run.

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Sports Clinic Coach

June - August 2019 • Lafayette, CO

What I liked

I really enjoyed getting the chance to teach kids about soccer which I am very passionate about. It was fun to see them get excited about the sport and learn new things.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Enrichment Teacher

June - July 2019 • Chesapeake, VA

What I liked

The students

What I wish was different

That it was longer

Advice

Patience is key

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Certified Personal Trainer

May - August 2019 • Nashville, IN

What I liked

The people there were friendly

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Step out of your comfort zone

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Wauwatosa, WI

What I liked

The community and the children

What I wish was different

More money

Advice

This was the best job I have ever had. If you love children, work here

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Childcare Aide

October 2018 - August 2019 • Abington Township, PA

What I liked

Being around the kids everyday and going on trips.

What I wish was different

More organization throughout the camp.

Advice

You have to be ready to invest yourself into the children.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Such a fun job!

What I wish was different

More training on behavioral issues!

Advice

Super fun for anyone that loves kids!

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Intern

May - August 2019 • Lima, OH

What I liked

Meeting new members as well as helping new members become acclimated to the machines!

What I wish was different

I wish i was given more work during my internship.

Advice

Establish good expectations with your director before taking on an internship position. The job can get kind of boring.

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Camp Counselor

June - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I really enjoyed the community aspect of my job. It was a fun, warm, exciting environment that fostered joy and learning. Also the variety of situations and challenges I experienced helped me grow my leadership skills, my patience, my problem solving skills, and much much more.

What I wish was different

Advice

Keep a positive attitude and approach each day with an open mind. There will be things that frustrate you or situations that are stressful but if you go at it with a positive attitude you will have a much better time.

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Swim Instructor

May 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

Working with kids.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Child Care

June 2016 • La Crosse, WI

What I liked

I love the connections I make with the children and families I see every day.

What I wish was different

I wish I was paid more but other than that I love my job.

Advice

It's a wonderful experience if you like kids

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Lead Summer Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Springfield, OH

What I liked

I loved working with the kids at camp! They were really fun. There were issues, I but I enjoyed getting to know each and every child in our program.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a little more support from the company. It felt like I was sometimes handling issues that were far above my role in the company.

Advice

Be prepared to be challenged in multiple areas if you ever take on this job. You will be doing things like discipline, counseling, talking to parents, etc. that you may feel totally unprepared for.

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Coaching Assistant

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I liked the flexibility and the children!

What I wish was different

I wish I lived closer to the center.

Advice

Be prepared to always be busy and have very little down time.

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Camp Counselor

May - August 2019 • Rockwall, TX

What I liked

Great co-workers, a genuine care for the kids, strove to keep a good staff/student ratio

What I wish was different

It was entirely outside in summer heat, but there was a decent amount of options for shade...but not in all areas we went for activities

Advice

Be willing to be flexible and open to to deviating from exact plans and always be aware of the kids you're assigned to

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Day Care Worker

June 2015 • Stevens Point, WI

What I liked

I loved the one on one interactions with different children and different age groups.

What I wish was different

I worked the same shift every day which means I got to be with most of the same kids, so I wish I would've gotten to work different shifts to meet different kids.