Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracirricular Involvement
Certification
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Anna Pilling

Denver,CO

Summary

Dedicated instructor with a focus on developing engaging lesson plans and fostering a safe learning environment. Strong leadership and calmness under pressure contribute to successful group lessons and positive student experiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Lead Instructor

Sail Charlevoix
Charlevoix, MI
06.2025 - Current
  • Led instructors and junior leaders in delivering engaging sailing skills training, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Partnered with program director to align objectives, resulting in a more cohesive and impactful program.
  • Established safety protocols to ensure student safety across all sailing programs.
  • Engaged with parents to provide timely updates and address concerns, strengthening community trust and involvement.

Youth Sailing Instructor

Sail Charlevoix
Charlevoix, MI
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Led engaging group sailing lessons, adapting instruction for diverse age levels and skill sets.
  • Developed customized lesson plans to enhance student skills and achieve individual sailing goals.
  • Instructed students on essential sailing techniques and safety protocols to ensure a safe learning environment.

Junior Leader

Sail Charlevoix
Charlevoix, MI
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop lesson plans and execute on-water activities, enhancing student engagement.
  • Organized workspace to streamline operations and facilitate smoother workflows.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and cleaning of sailboats and equipment to ensure safety and readiness for use.

Volunteering

Assisteens of Denver
Denver, Colorado
05.2020 - 05.2024
  • Founding Memeber
  • Acted as President from 2022 to 2023.
  • Nominating Committee Chair, 2023
  • Board Advisor, 2024-Present

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, IN
05-2028

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • Student engagement
  • Time management
  • Multitasking

Extracirricular Involvement

Kappa Alpha Theta - Bloomington, IN (2025-Present)

  • Nominating Committee, 2025
  • Fundraising Director, 2026-Present

IU Student Foundation - Bloomington, IN (2025-Present)

  • Engagement Committee

Pre-Pa Club - Bloomington, IN (2025-Present)

Certification

US Level 1 Sailing Instruction Certification

Timeline

Lead Instructor

Sail Charlevoix
06.2025 - Current

Youth Sailing Instructor

Sail Charlevoix
06.2021 - 08.2024

Volunteering

Assisteens of Denver
05.2020 - 05.2024

Junior Leader

Sail Charlevoix
06.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Indiana University, Bloomington
Anna Pilling