Working with the kids and seeing them light the up over activities and them open up to me was amazing
What I wish was different
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Youth development specialtist
May - August 2018 • Reedsburg, WI
What I liked
I loved the kids and the work environment
What I wish was different
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Program Aide
May - August 2018 • Houston, TX
What I liked
The atmosphere of the children and my co-workers.
What I wish was different
I wish I could've planned the programs better
Advice
Be ready for different perspectives and be flexible when dealing with kids
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Front Desk Receptionist
June - July 2018 • Ogden, UT
What I liked
The kids are so fun to work with
What I wish was different
It just wasn't the best fit for me
Advice
If you love kids, this is the job for you!
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Student Leader Intern
June - August 2018 • Oyster Bay, NY
What I liked
I liked my co workers; they were very clear with directions and helpful when I asked questions. I also liked how I was able to work with the kids and do math lessons with them
What I wish was different
I wish the job was closer and that I could work more hours per week than the 30 my program capped me to.
Advice
I would say to always show up on time and never show a negative attitude are two very important impressions you can make.
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Youth Develpment Specialist
January 2018 • Loveland, CO
What I liked
I loved working with the kids, laughing with them day in and day out!
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Stay on your toes- you never know what will happen
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Front Desk
January - September 2018 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Gives a great outlook at the lives of children in the Des Moines area.
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Youth development professional
June - August 2018 • Mead, WA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Always have a couple of games in your back pocket, be engaging and fun, but don’t back down on discipline to get kids to like you.
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Asstiant consuler
July 2017 • Ridgefield, CT
What I liked
Helping plan programs, working with the teens there.
What I wish was different
That I could work more of the days while I was there, maybe for slightly higher than minimum wage.
Advice
You need to plan for everything, expect the unexpected.
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Youth Development Professional
May 2017 • Dudley, MA
What I liked
Working with children, my coworkers, gaining experience
What I wish was different
More staffing, more organization
Advice
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Summer Fellow
June - July 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
I loved working with the kids. I formed genuine attachments with really amazing kids in just a few weeks.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more time. By the time I started to make an impact the job was over.
Advice
If you are not used to working with underserved groups and kids with traumatic home lives don’t take the job.
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Teen Program Coordinator
March 2017 - September 2018 • Woodburn, OR
What I liked
I really enjoyed working with youth in our site and community.
What I wish was different
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Youth Development Specialist
May - August 2018 • Menasha, WI
What I liked
The children, coworkers, environment
What I wish was different
Advice
Give every child a clean slate each day
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Classroom Aid
May - August 2018 • Fond du Lac, WI
What I liked
I loved the expeirence I was able to obtain while working with students. I was grateful to obtain a relationship with those students and my team members.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more consequences for students who serioiusly misbehave rather than a warning
Advice
Don't hold grudges against students and always appear to be exicted to see them because it could be the only postive attention they get.
