Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
State-level swim competitor (in high school)

Addison Walker

Gt Independence
CHAPELHILL,NC
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Dedicated swim instructor with expertise in competitive swim techniques and child development. Committed to ensuring safety and fostering a positive learning environment for students of all ages.

Work History

Caretaker

5 Months
Gt Independence | 03.2026 - Current
  • Provided compassionate daily care and support to individual with special needs.
  • Monitored client progress, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Assisted client with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.

Private Swim Instructor

2 Years 2 Months
Shelby Sharks Aquatic Club | 01.2024 - 03.2026
  • Taught highest level children how to swim the strokes with correct technique before joining the real swim team.
  • Monitored and assessed student performance, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
  • Coordinated group lessons, optimizing schedules to accommodate varying skill levels and availability.
  • Taught group lessons, twice per week, year round.

City Park Lifeguard

1 Year 4 Months
City of Shelby | 05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and rescue assistance.
  • Instructed group and individual swim lessons to people of all ages.
  • Instructed patrons on safe swimming practices and facility rules.
  • Monitored pool areas to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted regular inspections of pool facilities and equipment for safety standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

UNC Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | 05-2028

GED

Shelby HIgh School | Shelby, NC | 05-2026

Associate of Science - General Science

Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC | 05-2026

Skills

Effective communication
Stroke techniques
Private swim lessons
Advanced swim techniques
Team teaching
Safety protocols
Competitive swim coaching
Swimming stroke techniques
Pool maintenance
Child development
Strong communication skills

Certification

  • Certified Caretaker, GT Independence - March 2025-present
  • CPR Certification
  • Lifeguard certification

Timeline

Caretaker

Gt Independence
03.2026 - CurrentRead More

Private Swim Instructor

Shelby Sharks Aquatic Club
01.2024 - 03.2026Read More

City Park Lifeguard

City of Shelby
05.2023 - 09.2024Read More

UNC Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
Read More

Shelby HIgh School

GED
Read More

Cleveland Community College

Associate of Science from General Science
Read More

State-level swim competitor (in high school)

I have been a competitive swimmer since I was nine years old. In high school I competed at the state meets each year. I also competed in invite-only swim meets with my club team each year growing up.

Addison Walker