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Georgina Balke

Santa Cruz

Summary

Imaginative and upbeat with relationship-building, communication, and multitasking abilities. Educates youth in multiple skill sets and subjects. Safety-driven and security-focused with passion for youth advocacy. Eager to learn more skills and abilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Youth Instructor at Pottery Barn

Almanos Pottery Studio
09.2024 - Current
  • Established strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to youth in need of extra support.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the unique needs of each learner in the classroom.
  • Modeled and reinforced positive behaviors with diverse techniques.

Babysitter

Many Clients
05.2024 - Current
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.

Camp Counselor

Costa Rican Sailing Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
  • Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
  • Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.

Junior Sailing Instructor

Costa Rica Sailing Center
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Promoted teamwork among students through group activities and collaborative learning exercises.
  • Supported beginner sailors in building their confidence on the water through patient guidance and encouragement.
  • Increased student engagement with interactive, hands-on lessons tailored to individual skill levels.
  • Facilitated pre-lesson briefings for students outlining objectives, expectations, safety rules, weather conditions, tides/currents information before each session.

Pet Sitter

Michelle Long
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness i
  • Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Costa Rica International Academy
Brasilito, Costa Rica
05-2025

Skills

    Classroom instruction

    Student engagement

    Activity planning

    Safety

    Teamwork and collaboration

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Active listening

    Organizational skills

Interests

Scuba Diving

Sailing

Free Diving

Soccer

Volleyball

Timeline

Youth Instructor at Pottery Barn

Almanos Pottery Studio
09.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor

Costa Rican Sailing Center
06.2024 - 08.2024

Babysitter

Many Clients
05.2024 - Current

Junior Sailing Instructor

Costa Rica Sailing Center
08.2023 - 05.2024

Pet Sitter

Michelle Long
06.2022 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Costa Rica International Academy
Georgina Balke