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YMCA of Greater Richmond

Teaching Assistant

June - July 2019 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

I worked as a TA with the Power Scholars Academy with YMCA and Richmond Public Schools with middle school ages. I loved the community and dedication of YMCA employees to the four pillars of the organization: Honesty, Caring, Responsibility, and Respect. We truly had a fun and enriching time, not only in academic classes, but at field trips and the enrichment classes. I got to know the students and my colleagues as individuals and it was a great and rewarding way to spend my summer.

What I wish was different

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Teacher Assistant

June - July 2018 • Petersburg, VA

What I liked

The environment and fun.

What I wish was different

The schedule was un stable amd unorganized

Advice

If you have immediate financial need be cautious, your hours might get cut
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Emergency Medical Technician

May - August 2019 • Metchosin, British Columbia

What I liked

I liked the people and the experiences I gained through working with and caring for children. I feel like it prepared me for my future career as a nurse. The salary was also really great.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more training for my job and a more clear outline of my expectations and duties.

Advice

Make sure to ask a lot of questions and always ask for help. People with the Y are easily approachable and willing to help in anyway they can.
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Assistant Site Supervisor

May - August 2018 • Chesterfield County, VA

What I liked

I liked being able to work with children all day since I want to be a teacher.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to switch around my hours so they could be more flexible instead of being the only one opening the whole summer camp everyday.

Advice

I would say to try not to let little things bother you so much.
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Assistant teacher

June - August 2021 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

Everything! The diversity of the environment, the positive spirit of the employees and the work.

What I wish was different

Less restrictions due to Covid

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Program assistant

May - August 2021 • South Chesterfield, VA

What I liked

How supportive the leadership was in helping me achieve my goals for the summer.

What I wish was different

More communication between coworkers

Advice

I felt impacted working with kids and playing a role model in their life.
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