Lead Counselor

Gloria M. Zapata

*** ******* ****** *****, ** ***54 *******@***.*** 646-***-****

(CV):

Dear Employer:

I am writing to inquire about the position that your organization has available. In addition to my counseling skills, I am proficient with the requirements assigned to me. Please consider this letter as my formal application presenting my background, education and experience. If my abilities meet the needs of your organizations, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity of speaking with you personally at your earliest convenience. I am certain I would prove to be an asset at your organization.

I have an Associate Degree in Multimedia Video from Borough of Manhattan Community College. Along with my degree I have six years of experience as a Counselor and Educational Consultant. During my education I have learned to use my knowledge of working with people and transitioning my multimedia knowledge on working with adolescents. Along with the knowledge I have gained the experience by working in schools and in camps with both children and adolescents.

I have been honored to volunteer with the students of John F. Kennedy H.S. and have guided them through the process of completing their short films. Along with this project I have also been a counselor for Camp TLC (Teens Living with a Challenge). Here I was able to mentor and help children and adolescents overcome their challenges with HIV. The most recent achievement I have accomplished has been while I have been working with the YMCA. Within this organization I have been able to work with children throughout their school years. I have coordinated lesson plans for my students which have helped them complete their projects and manage them with difficult assignments. I have also prepared a safe, fun and educational environment for my students. Among this I have learned it is important to guide students throughout their challenges; whether it may be through school work or during their personal tests.

"Only when a person achieves consistency in their productivity, will he/she be able to achieve comprehensive growth on a professional level." I personally feel a person can achieve anything they put their minds to however one must always have to be consistent in whatever task they are looking for growth because without a person being consistent one may not be able to accomplish the growth they may want. When one reaches a professional level he/she has to understand that productivity comes along with the growth and accomplishments.

Below is a list of links of my work experience:

http://myspace.com/a_mirror_of_me

http://myspace.com/the_mix_of_love

http://sdacc.info/html/

http://www.sdacc.info/2009event.html

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Ms. Gloria Zapata

Resume:

OBJECTIVE:

To bring to your organization enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility, and good work ethic, combined with desire to utilize my skills obtained through experience in following areas:

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

• Ability to prioritize & remain focused on immediate goals

• Read, write & effectively communicate in English and Spanish

EXPERIENCE:

10/09-Present YMCA Greater New York, New York, NY Leader Counselor

• Keep immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerning campers and facilities.

• Daily supervision of members ensuring members have enjoyable and beneficial experience, both in the program community and on field trips.

• Leading activities in assigned programs areas, motivating children and campers to participate in an "organized" and safe activity.

2/09-Present John F. Kennedy High School, New York, NY Educational Consultant

• Video Production Assistant.

• Assisted student teens ages 13-19 on shoots and film projects.

11/07-10/08 Top of the Rock, New York, NY Sales Associate

• Assist customers with tickets

• Administrative Duties

• Compiled information for a newsletter

08/05- 08/07 The Joey Dipaolo AIDS, New York, NY Volunteer

• Camp counselor to teens aged between 13-19 at CAMP-TLC (Teens Living w/ a challenge) during summer.

• Peer educator for HIV/AIDS awareness and health education.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE:

HIV AIDS Confidentiality Law, HIV Testing in NYS, Face to Face Child Abuse Prevention, First Aid RCT, CPR, Working With Youth Ages 5-12, Linking Afterschool Activities to School Day Standards

TRAININGS:

Effective Parent Communication, Effective Communication, Ages & Stages of Child and Adolescent Development, Effective Communication, Ethics & Boundaries, Conflict Resolution

EDUCATION:

Borough of Manhattan Community College 06/02- 06/05 A.A.S in Multimedia Video

Chica Luna Productions 02/06- 06/07 F-Word Media Training

SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Office XP, PowerPoint & Windows XP / 7, Excel Access, MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Avid Xpress, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Internet Savvy.

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