Ally Behrens
Maryville,TN
Summary
Motivated and focused with fluency in English and Spanish. Strong Communication skills. Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals who are disabled. Versed in daily living support complexities of various disabilities. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
A dedicated and mindful Teaching Assistant offers passionate and informed support to students and staff. Experienced interpersonal communicator addresses unique queries within educational settings and accommodates staff curriculum requirements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Testing Center Assistant
Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate testing results through meticulous attention to detail during exam administration for 90+ students
- Provided timely feedback to instructors regarding student progress and potential areas for improvement in assessment methods.
- Contributed to the overall success of the testing center by collaborating with colleagues on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed inventory of testing materials, ensuring availability while minimizing waste and cost overruns.
Teaching Assistant
NAU
08.2023 - Current
- Executed effective communication skills with both students and professors. -Graded students exams effectively and in a timely manner. -Responded to emails regarding questions students may have had in a professional and timely manner. -Learned and understood how to use NAU Canvas to grade and input assignments. -Dedicated time and effort into being available to students and professor when needed.
Swim Instructor and Coach
Flagstaff Snow Sharks
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement. -Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges. -Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons. -Gave private lessons to special needs students, including those with Autism and physical conditions, teaching such techniques as floating and treading water.
Swim Instructor
Water Works
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Reminded students to practice swimming strokes to develop their skills and improve technique. -Tracked students' progress and gave constructive feedback for skills requiring improvement. -Helped students adjust to pool and unfamiliar surroundings, resulting in better results during individual and group lessons. -Gave private lessons to special needs students, including those with Autism and physical conditions, teaching such techniques as floating and treading water. -Ensured compliance with pool policies and procedures; offered suggestions to staff to maximize safety awareness. -Prevented falls near and into pool by calmly reminding patrons to exercise caution around edges. -Share tips with patrons on swimming techniques and strength training. -Attentively watch over swimmers being quick to identify those in distress. -Garnered valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in a positive learning environment. -Completed basic maintenance and repairs to keep pools functioning properly. -Monitored safety of all guests in and around the swimming pool. -Trained [Type] users in optimal behaviors and protective techniques. -Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations. -Detailed factors such as weather, incidents and aid rendered in daily reports to management. -Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.2024
El Dorado High School
Placentia, CA01.2020
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Research abilities
- Cultural Competency
- Powerful negotiator
- Strong verbal communication
- Extremely organized
- Highly motivating
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
Certification
CPR Certified
AED Certified
FIAT Certified
Affiliations
- TASH (The National Association for People with Severe Handicaps
- FIAT (Flagstaff Initiative Against Trafficking)
References
- David Miller (Manager at Water Works Aquatics)
- Clare Alden (Manager at Flagstaff Snow Sharks)
- Ariel Roddy (Professor I was a Teaching Assistant for)
Accomplishments
- FIAT Certified
- Scholar Athlete (2016-2020)
- Academic Scholarship (2020-2024)
- Dean's List for Academics in Freshman and Sophomore years of college
Timeline
Testing Center Assistant
Northern Arizona University
01.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
NAU
08.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor and Coach
Flagstaff Snow Sharks
09.2022 - 01.2023
Swim Instructor
Water Works
06.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Northern Arizona University
El Dorado High School