Clara Keeton
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic volunteer with a strong background in community engagement at Knollwood Community Church. Skilled in relationship building and multitasking. My general knowledge has been expanded and has been deepened with the skills I have learned in Criminal Justice 2 about crime scene investigation as well as legal principles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
KEEN Greater DC
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted children with disabilities in participating sports
- Helped disabled children engage with other children
- Assist organization leaders to provide a safe welcoming space for individuals with disabilities
- Informed parents about there childs activities
- Worked 1-1 with children and teens with disabilities
Volunteer
Knollwood Community Church
09.2021 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Served as positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Watched and redirected inappropriate student behavior.
- Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
- Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.
- Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
- Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Helped over 20 families in crafting a keepsake
Babysitter
Knollwood Community Church and Members of the Community
08.2021 - Current
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Sanitized, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Managed 20 preschool aged children
Education
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School
Springfield, VA06-2027
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- German expertise
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Community engagement
- Multitasking and organization
- Community service
- Friendly and outgoing
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Pediatric and Adult CPR and First Aid Certified
- Stop the Bleed Course Completion Presented by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
Awards
Student of the Quarter in Criminal Justice 1
Languages
German
Timeline
Volunteer
KEEN Greater DC
09.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Knollwood Community Church
09.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Knollwood Community Church and Members of the Community
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Springfield High School