- I enjoy participating in a verity of different outdoor activities, such as going for walks, hiking, swimming and going to the beach
- I enjoy traveling and experiencing new places, and trying new things, and spend time with friends
- Participating in different volunteering opportunities in my community, for example hosting blood drives at my school
- I also love to read, sew, cook, bake, and upcycle and donate thrifted clothing
Ava Sanborn
Summary
School and work has allowed me to develop a strong work ethic, balance and multitasking skills. Balancing work with school while maintaining a strong GPA, and attending extracurriculars. As well as gain customer services and communication skills, and conflict resolution if guests were unhappy due to pool closing unexpectedly. Overall learned the ability to quickly adapt to fast faced environments, maintain bright attitude, and hospitality.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter/Nanny
05.2024 - 10.2025
- Strong communication, developing strong relationship and building rapport with families.
- Maintained a clean household, by sanitizing dishes, counters and tidying general areas.
- Worked with kids to foster creativity, play outdoors, build new skills, create new games and strengthen education.
Lifeguard
Grand Rapids City Parks Department
06.2024 - 08.2025
- This job included teaching swim lessons to younger children as well leading to problem solving and communication skills with parents and teaching children new skills.
- Monitored pool areas to ensure safety of patrons and compliance with regulations, rule enforcing, preventing injuries and assisting emergency response.
- Maintained cleanliness standards and was responsible for setting up and closing down the pool.
- Built communication skills within the team when performing rescue exercises, and with patrons when they needed first aid, general communication, or when patrons were upset due to unexpected weather and pool closing.
Education
High School Diploma -
City High School
Grand Rapids, MI07-2026
Semester Abroad Program -
Island School
Eleuthera, The Bahamas05-2024
Skills
- Strong communication skills & professionalism
- Multitasking & diligent work ethic
- Responsibility, commitment & dependability
- Team collaboration & leadership skills
- Cleanliness & organizational skills
- Problem solving complaints
- Patience & time management
Certification
- Lifeguard Certification (deepwater & Waterpark)
- CPR & AED Certification
- Administering emergency Oxygen
- First Aid certified
- Bloodborne pathogens training
Interests
Timeline
Lifeguard
Grand Rapids City Parks Department
06.2024 - 08.2025
Babysitter/Nanny
05.2024 - 10.2025
High School Diploma -
City High School
Semester Abroad Program -
Island School