Isabella LaFratta
Wakefield
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with experience in mentoring and engaging students. Skilled in behavior monitoring, attendance tracking, and maintaining open communication with parents. Committed to creating a structured, positive atmosphere that supports student development and learning.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Helper
Wakefield Academy
Wakefield, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Work closely with elementary students after school, helping create a structured and positive environment several days each week
- Take responsibility for daily setup and transitions, making sure spaces are ready and students move safely between activities
- Build relationships with students while keeping them engaged through games and free play in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Handle conflicts as they arise, using patience and communication to keep situations under control
- Stay alert to student safety at all times while balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting
- Support teammates and contribute to a smooth, organized program each day
- Supervised daily arrival and departure of students, ensuring safety and timely transitions.
- Assisted in developing engaging educational activities, fostering student participation and learning.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed on their child''s progress throughout the program.
Camp Counselor
Camp Sewataro
Sudbury, MA
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Grew from a Counselor-in-Training into a full Camp Counselor, learning leadership, responsibility, and teamwork over multiple summers
- Mentored children ages 4–14, creating a safe, fun, and memorable environment for every camper
- Led a wide variety of activities—from swimming and sports to archery, boating, and outdoor adventures—keeping campers active and engaged
- Managed daily camper transportation as a bus monitor for 40+ students, ensuring safety and order
- Maintained facilities, including cleaning four pools each morning as a CIT, demonstrating attention to detail and initiative
- Adapted to different age groups and activity needs, building strong connections with campers and fostering confidence, cooperation, and fun
- Facilitated daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement among participants.
- Developed and implemented themed programs to enhance camper experience and participation.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and promote positive camper development throughout sessions.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Promoted camper growth through individualized attention, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School
Wakefield, MA06.2026
Skills
- Strong organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
- Behavior monitoring
- Attendance tracking
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Camp Sewataro
06.2024 - 08.2025
High School Helper
Wakefield Academy
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wakefield High School