Galileo Learning

Team leader/ assistant instructor

June - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Community environment of staff

What I wish was different

I wish I had more agency in my role

Advice

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Lead Instructor

June - August 2019 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

Great opportunity to be in a fun, interactive classroom setting. Strong staff culture. Great support by management and corporate.

What I wish was different

More reliable and constant support by directors is necessary. There must be better hiring of staff members, with greater discipline for staff that fails to execute their work properly.

Advice

Great experience if considering a career in education. Make sure to take the time to work with each student, and effectively handle any issue that arises in a timely manner.

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Team Leader

June - August 2019 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

My job as a camp team leader was a fun experience with a lot of activity and excitement. Galileo has a fantastic mission of innovation and inclusion, and it showed through in both the staff and families I was able to meet.

What I wish was different

The team leader job, in particular, is not very flexible. I wish I was able to move around more and work with different people.

Advice

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Team Leader/Lead Instructor

June - August 2023 • Winnetka, IL

What I liked

The community of the camp staff was so strong. I felt like my boss had done an amazing job making everyone feel like they were a vital part of the team, so everyone was extremely motivated.

What I wish was different

The pay.

Advice

This is not an easy job. It is hard work, but extremely rewarding!

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Lead instructor

June - August 2018 • Walnut Creek, CA

What I liked

Teaching the campers about science/art/outdoor activities.

What I wish was different

Advice

Getting to know your boss on both a personal and professional level will make your job experience way better.

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Summer Camp Assistant Instructor

June 2016 - August 2018 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

I really like the summer camp environment and how there are so many opportunities for campers and staff to express themselves. As an employee, I really loved being able to collaborate with my fellow staffers to help camp run smoothly and make sure the kids were having fun. This is the perfect job for gaining professional experience, while still being able to have fun in the sun.

What I wish was different

I wish that we had time to plan certain activities/procedures before the summer began, so that we would be able to problem-solve and adjust from the get-go. Since we didn't get the ball rolling on certain things until the beginning of camp, it felt like we spent the entire summer trying to fix some things, and we never reached the goal that we were aiming for. Camp only lasts for 8 weeks, so it's hard to re-evaluate and redesign in such a quick amount of time.

Advice

This job has really pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and try things that I would never even thought of and work with people in ways that I had never imagined. And because of this, I have grown so much professionally and just as an individual. So, I would advise others to take on opportunities that may seem a little uncomfortable to them, instead of shying away from it.

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Galileo summer camp

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

The children and how easy it is to work with the company.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

It's a great job when you need money and just a fun summer.

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Team Lead

June - August 2019 • Los Altos, CA

What I liked

I loved the community that is built through working with kids. Every day I was excited to come to work.

What I wish was different

Advice

Be as open minded as you can be. Every day is a new challenge but that’s the fun part!

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Summer Intern

July - August 2018 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved the contact I was able to have with the kids and that I felt like I contributed to their summer experience. I liked to work that was delegated to me and that I felt like I made a meaningful contribution to the camp.

What I wish was different

I wish there had been more of an opportunity to express the struggles me and my team faced with the limited resources we were given. I felt the director didn't pay much attention to what we needed.

Advice

Take the opportunity and work hard while still having fun. After all, it is summer camp!

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Team Leader

June - August 2018 • Los Feliz, CA

What I liked

Working with an amazing group of people who came together to create week after week of fun activities and amazing learning experiences for kids throughout the summer. Everyone would give it their all to see that the camp was a success, and the Camp Director I had at my location was a really awesome and supporting person. I truly felt like what I was doing was having a great impact, as I could see how much the kids would enjoy camp every day thanks to my and everyone's efforts, as well as all the praise the parents had in regards to their and their child's experiences with Camp Galileo.

What I wish was different

Honestly, there really isn't much that I wish could be different. Working for Galileo was always a tiring experience at the end of the day (as I typically worked the normal camp hours as well as aftercare hours), but I loved every moment and had fun. Truly a fulfilling experience that I would love to do again if able.

Advice

Just be yourself! If you're genuine and you have fun and you embrace your inner child, then your experience will be amazing. While you are the team leader for a group of campers, and you do have to be firm and enforce order when necessary, you can also be there friend too. It was great to be crazy and whacky, and join in on the activities with them, cause being able to play at work in a sense, is something you don't always get to see or have.

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Lead Instructor

June - August 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

I loved working with the kids and teaching them! The staff was great too!

What I wish was different

Leadership could’ve been better.

Advice

The job is good for a summer, and has great pay and opportunities for its employees, would definitely return if need be.

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Team Member

June - July 2019 • Burlingame, CA

What I liked

I liked working around kids!

What I wish was different

I just wished I was more prepared, it was my first time working with kids.

Advice

Kids are just kids, so have some patience with them.

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Assistant Instructor

June - July 2018 • Burbank, CA

What I liked

I got to work with kids and discover that I am very good at teaching, conflict management, and organization.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more weeks on the job and that it had interacted a little more with my interests.

Advice

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Camp Counselor

June - July 2018 • San Ramon, CA

What I liked

I loved working with kids and helping them learn and innovate.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been longer with better pay because I had a really good time.

Advice

Be yourself because the kids don’t care if you’re cool as long as they’re having fun.

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Lead Instructor

June - July 2018 • Culver City, CA

What I liked

It's a super fun job, love working with the kids and love the curriculum.

What I wish was different

Could have been more organized in the office.

Advice

Be forward with following up after interviews and developing personal connections with the staff! They are all amazing.

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Team Leader

June - August 2018 • Fremont, CA

What I liked

It was a dry diverse workplace! But every employee had a common goal of giving kids of every age, gender, and background a summer full of fun and innovation.

What I wish was different

I wish I had heard about Galileo sooner.

Advice

When you have time, do something with it. I didn’t have summer plans, so I got a job that gave me a good experience.

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Extended Care Coordinator

June - August 2018 • Los Altos, CA

What I liked

I liked the work environment the most

What I wish was different

I wish the hours were slightly different

Advice

It is a great place to work, even if it does not align with your career track.

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Assistant Instructor

May - July 2019 • San Carlos, CA

What I liked

Galileo is a really great experience and can have a positive turn on your outlook of life. The lessons they teach are filled with important ways to live life and to have fun. It’s an inclusive place that teaches inclusivity.

What I wish was different

I wish I had found a different job related to my major. I have computer science bachelors degree and throughout the summer I was looking for a job related to it. I eventually found one and left Galileo early. I just wish it happened quicker.

Advice

Look, look, and keep on looking for career opportunities. You never know when something will stick and change the direction of your life. I started at Galileo and ended up finding a full time job in tech with their support.

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