Jessica Swainston
Guisborough,ENG
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in age-appropriate communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to confidentiality. Demonstrates patience, perseverance, and a good sense of humour in all interactions. Skilled in decision-making, active listening, and showing compassion. Aims to leverage these skills to contribute effectively to a dynamic team environment while pursuing continuous professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Peer Group Leader
camp leaders
Haskell, New Jersey
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted training sessions for new staff to ensure effective onboarding.
- Facilitated daily group discussions to clarify expectations and address queries.
- Guided new staff in acclimatising to camp life and operational protocols.
House Manager
The Kings Academy-Coulby Newham
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Recruiting students from across 12 tutor groups, across different year groups to participate in house events
- Supporting running of house events including house assemblies
- Keeping records of participation in house events and awarding of certificate.
Learning Support Assistant
The Kings Academy-Coulby Newham
04.2018 - 06.2025
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Facilitated group activities to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Developed tailored learning plans for individualised student progression.
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
Cabin Leader
Camp Leaders
Haskell, New Jersey
06.2024 - 09.2024
- In addition to having my own camper, I was in charge of a camper cabin.
- I was responsible for ensure a smooth handover between between staff.
Camp Counsellor
Camp Leaders
Haskell, USA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- I worked at a Summer Camp in New Jersey, for campers with Special Educational Needs
- I was assigned one camper per week, I was full responsible for my camper's health and safety needs, provided appropriate personal care, whilst promoting the campers independence
- I ensured communication with camp's administration staff regarding any concerns about the campers
- I ensured my camper was engaged in camp activities to their fullest abilities meaning that sometimes I needed to adapt activities to their individual needs and taking an active approach to include them in the camp's activities
Cover Supervisor
Teaching Personnel
01.2017 - 04.2018
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Criminology
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 09.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Law
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 09.2013 - 09.2016
Skills
- Excellent age-appropriate communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Confidentiality
- Patience
- Perseverance
- Good sense of humour
- Decision-making
- Active Listening
- Compassion
Timeline
Peer Group Leader
camp leaders
06.2025 - 08.2025
Cabin Leader
Camp Leaders
06.2024 - 09.2024
Camp Counsellor
Camp Leaders
06.2023 - 08.2023
House Manager
The Kings Academy-Coulby Newham
07.2019 - 06.2025
Learning Support Assistant
The Kings Academy-Coulby Newham
04.2018 - 06.2025
Cover Supervisor
Teaching Personnel
01.2017 - 04.2018
Postgraduate Certificate - Criminology
Teesside University
09.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business Law
University of Sunderland
09.2013 - 09.2016