Betsy Horinek
Portland
Summary
Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic for swimming and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
Emler Swim School
05.2025 - Current
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
Host/Table Busser
Elements Restaurant
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
Grocery Bagger
Kroger's Grocery
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, OR05-2030
Skills
- Water safety monitoring
- Water rescue
- Competitive swim instruction
- Creative thinking
- Certified lifeguard
- Swim instruction
- Swimming technique instruction
- Personalized instruction
- Relationship building
- Water safety instruction
- Parent communication
- First and CPR instruction
- Water safety
- Child supervision
- Student and class monitoring
Certification
*Certified Lifeguard
*CPR/BOM Certification
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Emler Swim School
05.2025 - Current
Host/Table Busser
Elements Restaurant
09.2022 - 02.2023
Grocery Bagger
Kroger's Grocery
08.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Portland Community College