Alexa Weber
Closter,NJ
Summary
- Dedicated Gymnastics Coach with expertise in mentoring, guiding and developing athletes. Driven and high-achieving with successful career history in gymnastics. Passionate about coaching proper form and technique to maximize performance and prevent injury.
- Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
- Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Boosted gymnast confidence levels by providing constructive feedback and celebrating individual achievements.
- Established trust among athletes, parents, and staff by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Ensured safety in the gymnasium by regularly inspecting equipment, enforcing proper technique, and adhering to industry guidelines.
- Promoted sportsmanship among athletes through positive reinforcement and recognition of good behavior on the floor.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing and implementing tailored gymnastics training programs.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Served as a role model for athletes by demonstrating dedication, hard work, and commitment to the sport of gymnastics.
- Improved team dynamics through effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Designed engaging warm-up activities to prepare recreational gymnasts for practice sessions, reducing injury rates significantly.
- Organized successful fundraising events for the gymnastics program, increasing available resources for facility improvements and new equipment purchases.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop cohesive team strategies that enhanced overall group success.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
- Collaborated with coaches, students, and administrators to run high-quality program.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
Assistant Teacher
Community Steps To Independence
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
Babysitter
Erika Durso
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest
Demarest, NJ06.2023
Skills
- Flexibility Development
- Warm-up Exercises
- Class Management
- Parent Communication
- Strength training
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Individualized Coaching
- Equipment Setup
- Child Development
- Skill Progression
- Spotting techniques
- Injury Prevention
- Continuing education
- Balance training
- Group Dynamics
- Volunteer Management
- Gymnastics Terminology
- Coordination Enhancement
- Feedback Delivery
- Special needs accommodation
- Teaching ethics
- Cool-down Techniques
- Discipline Administration
- Positive Coaching
- Team Leadership
- Motivation and Encouragement
- Safety awareness
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling and Organization
- Good Sportsmanship
- Parental Communication
- Physically Fit
- Strategic Planning
- Group Instruction
- Coaching experience
- Stress Tolerance
- Relationship Development
- Conflict Management
- Rule Enforcement
Timeline
Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Teacher
Community Steps To Independence
09.2019 - 06.2023
Babysitter
Erika Durso
09.2018 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Northern Valley Regional High School At Demarest