Soccer Coach Guidance Counselor

SARA ELKERM

Acton, MA ***** 508-***-**** ********@*****.***

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

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Professional Summary

Encouraging Director and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Manage and improve team operations with diplomatic and resourceful leadership. High-energy problem-solver knowledgeable about competitor strategies and talented in adapting team techniques to overcome challenging styles. Devise and deploy solid recruitment strategies to bring in top athletes and employees. Aspiring and determined to pursue a career with a focus on family and youth services.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Organization

Social Skills

Public Speaking

Scheduling

Customer Service

Leadership

Time management

Arabic, Fluent

ADP Payroll

Project Management

Empathy

Active Listening

Detail Orient

Office Support

Reception

Public Administration

Work History

Guidance Counselor Intern, 09/2021 to Current

Abbott Lawrence Academy – Lawrence, MA

Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.

Assessed student's abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.

Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.

Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.

Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.

Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.

Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.

Worked closely with the adjustment counselor and supervisor to successfully work with students one on one

Worked with students, staff and families to create intervention plans that could better help my client handle the stress and pressure they face

Sat in on meetings with all staff to discuss students and concerns surrounding their performance

Participated in meetings with the Adjustment counselor and Crisis to handle specific students suffering from depression and self-harm

Established intervention plans for students to follow, and informed teachers

Nanny, 03/2017 to Current

Self Employed – Acton, Massachusetts

Offered positive and nurturing environments including social and emotional growth for 5 families.

Developed games and activities including arts and crafts, learning and verbal skills, homework, and school help.

Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.

Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands and driving children to various after school activities

Weekend Office Manager, 02/2013 to Current

Teamworks – Acton, MA

Manage 10+ employees and everyone in the facility.

Analyze current business plan, identify inefficiencies in existing processes, and track performance following implementation of improvements through collaborating with GM, Directors and Managers.

Monitor and evaluate personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.

Accept payments, interact with customers, and conduct a cash out informing accounting revenue made from that day.

Public Affairs Intern, 08/2020 to 12/2020

GLAD – Boston, MA

Oversaw and enhanced public relations and fundraising programs across entire New England region.

Contacted corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and raise funds.

Collaborated with a team to establish Brief to inform donors, GLAD members, and others to learn about the company and all it achieved for the year of 2020

Worked on creating GLAD's annual Spirit of Justice Award Celebration to be performed virtually. Gathered media, wrote statements, translated speeches and created subtitles for YouTube. Also, lead tables with two other GLAD members to lead tables and add to discussions.

Participated in weekly brain sessions to create strategies to help LGBTQ Communities in New England

Monitored and evaluated industry media coverage by managing social media platforms and contributing engaging articles for a range of industry publications.

Conducted research to locate other LGBTQ Orgs in New England, as well as examining local legislation

Held monthly GLAD Cross-Department Announcements to inform 30+ employees that events that have occurred. This was done through a recording via Garage Band

Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, 08/2017 to 08/2020

Stars Of MA – Bedford, MA

Readied athletes for tough games by implementing and coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning to ensure athletes ability to perform.

Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Worked closely with high-ranking coaches in MA in order to learn and receive constructive criticism

Created lesson plans and ran practice

Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.

Supported 3 or more teams of girls ages 9-17 from all over Middlesex County

Head Girls U14 and U12 Coach, 08/2017 to 06/2019

Stars Of MA – Bedford, MA

Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.

Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.

Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.

Worked individually with girls to discuss what they need to do in order to improve through their skills, attitude and ambition

Worked with players to learn the fundamental importance of being a student athlete by discussing time management, mental and physical health, and the need for a break

Conducted mid-season evaluations for 20-40 players to help athletes develop and grow as soccer players and people

Assistant Girls Varsity Soccer Coach, 08/2016 to 12/2018

Sizer Charter School – Fitchburg, MA

Conferred with coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.

Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.

Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.

Assisted and coached players during physical exercises to promote safety of clients and effectiveness of routines.

In charge of 15-20 middle school and high school age girls

Birthday Party Director, 05/2016 to 12/2018

Teamworks Acton – Acton, MA

Worked closely with the clients who book their party as well as handle the accounting by booking the party, creating an invoice, taking payments and working on discounts and charges.

Created 2 new party packages.

This position involves organization, time management, leadership qualities and people skills.

In charge of organizing and handling staff of 20+ people.

In charge of scheduling the staff, managing the activities, providing food services, managing the programing and keeping track of the bookings

Investigated and resolved customer complaints through hearing their concerns and coming to a mutual agreement to ensure customer satisfaction.

Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Adhered to strict party schedule to avoid overbooking or delay of parties.

Arranged tables and seating to comfortably seat party guests.

Summer Camp Assistant Director, 05/2015 to 12/2018

Teamworks Acton – Acton, MA

This position involves organization, time management, leadership qualities and people skills.

Worked closely with my director as a team to collaborate staffing, day to day functions and rules and regulations of the facility.

Handle issues as the arise and think quickly.

Created 3 new camps.

My tasks for camp consist of creating all events and activities that will occur throughout the weeks.

When planning camps and theme days I must look at costs, inventory, time management, organization, and people skills.

Trained 30+ staff through team building, discussion, presentations, and collaboration.

Enhanced activity strategies to help users of different ability levels engage in activities.

Coordinated and lead activities for small groups of recreational users.

Drove engagement and outreach with special events focused on bringing in new families.

Worked my way up from camp counselor to assistant, and began this position the summer going into my senior year of college

Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.

Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.

Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care for parents and children.

Created strong bonds with the families I work for as well as their friends allowing me to have strong relationships with over 30 families in Middlesex County in MA

Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Youth Program Director, 05/2016 to 02/2018

Teamworks – Acton, MA

Created a curriculum for 15+ classes conducted in Teamworks for ages 1-12.

In charge of teaching sports to children as well as improve their fine motor skills, speaking and memory

Created a set curriculum for each class, and worked closely with others to establish an environment for safe learning.

This position required me to deal with accounting, emails, phone calls and a database that contains invoices, balances and many more.

Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.

Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.

Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data into ADP portal in order to pay 12 employees.

Party Coordinator, 01/2009 to 09/2016

Teamworks – Acton, MA

(7 years 9 months) Planning and organizing children's birthday parties as well as decorating the room and passing out food to members of the party

Assisted with marketing strategy creation and advertising initiatives to better promote facility to public.

Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.

Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.

Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.

Youth Sports Coach, 08/2009 to 08/2015

Teamworks Acton – Acton, MA

Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.

Instructed students on interpersonal skills and basic emotional communication.

Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.

Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.

Summer Camp Counselor, 05/2010 to 06/2014

Teamworks – Acton, MA

Creating set activities throughout the day as well as teaching children new skills from working with others, learning sports and gaining new found knowledge.

Working with children 3-15 years of age.

Enhanced activity strategies to help users of different ability levels engage in activities.

Boosted diversity of recreational offerings by developing and overseeing new programs.

Instructed participants on safety techniques and specific activity requirements.

Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.

Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.

Education

Some College (No Degree): Certificate in Education Policy

Umass Dartmouth - Dartmouth MA

Coursework in Education Finance, Education Law, Organizational Behavior in Educational Settings, and Social, Historical and Philosophical Foundations of American Education

Master of Arts: Social Work, Expected in 05/2023

Merrimack College - Andover MA

Master of Arts: Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, 08/2021

Merrimack College - North Andover, MA

Currently Hold a 4.0 GPA

Coursework in Public Administrations, Public Finance, and Disaster Management

Experience with writing memos, finance, policy brief, administration analysis.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A: Public Policy, Health Care, Women Studies, English, 05/2016

Hobart & William Smith Colleges - Geneva, NY

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Coursework in Health Care Policy, LGBT Rights, Equality and Diversity

Created an online forum to discuss Women's rights and the legacy of William Smith Alum -https://wslegacy.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/where-in-the-world-is-wonder-woman/#more-319

High School Diploma: 05/2012

Acton Boxborough Regional High School - Acton MA

Varsity Lettered in Soccer for 2 years

Member of the Yearbook Staff 1 year

Partook in photo and journalism

Soccer, Hiking, Reading

I played soccer throughout my life, allowing me to take my enjoyment for sports and helping children. By playing soccer all through my time at school I was able to establish a sense of responsibility, work ethic, time management and how to work as a team. Soccer has given me the ability to become a well-rounded and strong employee.

I enjoy hiking and camping due to my love of nature. The outdoors is a place that cannot be compared to anything else. The beauty and intoxication of looking down from a tall mountain, to see what you have accomplished. There is no other feeling then the rush you get from taking in the sights and the fresh breeze that is life.

I have always struggled as a reader. I participated in a reading group for the first 4 years of my elementary life. As a competitive person this gave me the drive to do something about it. I read more than what was recommended, I worked with my parents, and I asked for help. This struggle allowed me to grow and develop learning habits that were beneficial for myself. It also taught me that I am a strong individual who will overcome any obstacle to be where she deserves.

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