Aaron Erlandson
FERGUS FALLS,MN
Summary
2023 Minnesota State University Moorhead Graduate:
Graduated college on 5/2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Life Science Education, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and Minor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Teaching Experience:
Completed over 80 hours of practicum time in a 7th-grade Life Science classroom at Ben Franklin Middle School. Also completed a 12-week student teaching placement at Fargo North High School, teaching classes in Biology. An additional 4-week student teaching placement was done at Ben Franklin Middle School in a 6th-grade science classroom.
Swim Instructor:
6 years of experience teaching swimming lessons, with experience teaching adults and children of all ages.
Lifeguard:
8 years of experience in lifeguarding, with certifications in first aid and CPR
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern
Comdel Inc
06.2021 - Current
- Produced and inventoried of Antares Pharma Sumatriptan Injection for acute migraine treatment
- Worked on assembly lines for 3M PPS Spray Cup system, where duty's included making sure the line ran correctly, preforming quality control checks, and completing audits on the produced product
- Assembled, packaged, and shipped merchandise for Iron Will Outfitters
Lifeguard
YMCA Of Cass And Clay Counties
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress
- Routinely completed safety update training and ensured all patrons followed safety rules
- Monitored swimmers to ensure fast response when distress situations arose
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations
- Updated logs detailing weather conditions, treatments provided and incident information to keep management informed of activities
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs
- Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water at all times
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Water Saftey Instructor
YMCA Of Cass And Clay Counties
09.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated swimming strokes through repetition and proper positioning
- Encouraged students to practice swimming strokes to improve technique and skills
- Taught students lifesaving measures
- Engaged with students to help them acclimate to and become comfortable in pool
- Documented each student's progress and gave constructive feedback for areas that needed improvement
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Worked with children and adults of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Bens Bait Shop
Retail Sales Associate
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
- Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales
- Initiated friendly conversation with each customer to determine level of assistance required
- Provided every customer with professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Bagged, wrapped and packaged purchases according to customer needs
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Opened and closed the business
Water Safety Instructor
Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Demonstrated swimming strokes through repetition and proper positioning
- Encouraged students to practice swimming strokes to improve technique and skills
- Taught students lifesaving measures
- Engaged with students to help them acclimate to and become comfortable in pool
- Documented each student's progress and gave constructive feedback for areas that needed improvement
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Worked with children and adults of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Lifeguard
Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA
05.2015 - 05.2019
- Maintained strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress
- Routinely completed safety update training and ensured all patrons followed safety rules
- Monitored swimmers to ensure fast response when distress situations arose
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations
- Updated logs detailing weather conditions, treatments provided and incident information to keep management informed of activities
- Kept equipment in good working order with frequent inspections and minor repairs
- Maintained neat and clean pool area and clean water at all times
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Life Science Education -
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Moorhead, MN05.2023
Associates of Science (In Progress) -
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Fergus Falls, MNHigh School Diploma -
Kennedy Secondary School
Fergus Falls, MN05.2017
Skills
- Swim instructor for 6 years
- 7th-Grade Life Science with over 80 practicum hours over the course of the completion of the degree
- 12-week student teaching placement at Fargo North High School
- 4-week student teaching placement at Ben Franklin Middle School
- Taught variable stages of swimming lessons
- Lifeguard responsibilities
- Emergency procedures
- First Aid/CPR
Educational Experiences:
Hard skills:
- Customer assistance
- Patience
- Team player
- Hard-working
- Willingness to learn
- Dependable
- Optimistic
- Respectful
Soft skills:
References
Eric Arness -Teacher, Fargo North High School
- 701-361-8925
- arnesse@fargo.k12.nd.us
Mike Hartwell - Position, City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota
- 320-815-0639
- city.hall@ci.fergus-falls.mn.us
Tessa Coyne - Position, Comdel Innovations
- 701-219-9115
Sara Clites - Educator, Ben Franklin Middle School
- 701-261-3172
- clitess@fargo.k12.nd.us
Timeline
Summer Intern
Comdel Inc
06.2021 - Current
Lifeguard
YMCA Of Cass And Clay Counties
09.2019 - Current
Water Saftey Instructor
YMCA Of Cass And Clay Counties
09.2019 - Current
Bens Bait Shop
Retail Sales Associate
05.2019 - 11.2021
Water Safety Instructor
Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA
01.2017 - 05.2019
Lifeguard
Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA
05.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelors of Science in Life Science Education -
Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Associates of Science (In Progress) -
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Kennedy Secondary School
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