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
2025.06 - 2025.08
- 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
2019.07 - 2025.06
- 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
2018.04 - 2025.06
- 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
2024.06 - 2024.09
- 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
2023.06 - 2023.08
- 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
2017.01 - 2018.04
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Criminology
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 2016.09 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Arts - Business Law
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 2013.09 - 2016.09
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
2025.06 - 2025.08
Cabin Leader
Camp Leaders
2024.06 - 2024.09
Camp Counsellor
Camp Leaders
2023.06 - 2023.08
House Manager
The Kings Academy-Coulby Newham
2019.07 - 2025.06
Learning Support Assistant
The Kings Academy-Coulby Newham
2018.04 - 2025.06
Cover Supervisor
Teaching Personnel
2017.01 - 2018.04
Postgraduate Certificate - Criminology
Teesside University
2016.09 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Arts - Business Law
University of Sunderland
2013.09 - 2016.09