Sofia Pellegrini Email and Phone Number

- Led a dynamic team of 12 counselors to deliver engaging fine arts activities for up to 600 campers daily by strategically designing and managing the daily activity schedule, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and materials for activities such as arts and crafts, drawing and painting, woodworking, music, cooking, and ceramics.- Innovatively introduced new programs, including a successful book club for older girls and hands-on jewelry-making and embroidery workshops, enriching the camper experience and fostering creativity. - Revamped the ceramics program, reducing waste by implementing a pottery reclamation initiative that involved repurposing materials left behind by previous campers across different terms.- Collaborated seamlessly with the 5-7-year-old campers by facilitating meals and serving as a supportive secondary contact for counselors, effectively managing interpersonal camper conflicts. Exhibited exceptional crisis management skills during instances of camper meltdowns and injuries, employing a quick and effective approach that showcased a strong ability to handle high-pressure situations.

- Manage desk and help prospective and current students.- Represent Rice to elementary and middle school students by giving tours and inspiring them to consider higher education at a young age.- Train incoming student assistants in clerical and tour duties so that they can do the same.

- Coordinated 60 kids (age 6-12) to six daily scheduled activities over the course of ten weeks.- Facilitated sports exercise for approximately 800 kids (age 6-17) in water skiing/surfing, wakeboarding, and swimming over the course of ten weeks with a teaching focus on building resilience.- Collaborated with nurses to ensure hydration and camper health and safety.- Diligently performed daily maintenance on jet skis and boats that towed campers to ensure safety.

- Interacted with kids (ages 6-14) from 8 am to 1 pm.- Taught painting, drawing, pottery, and embroidery in English and Spanish.- Organized two art exhibitions throughout January to present the kid's art.