Carrie Lack
Summary
Skilled Swim Instructor with background in teaching diverse age groups and skill levels. Strengths include ability to create engaging lesson plans, emphasize safety protocols, and foster a welcoming learning environment. In previous roles, effectively contributed to learner progress by tailoring instruction style to individual needs, yielding improved performance among students.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Geneva Community Unit School District 304
Geneva, IL
09.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor and Pre Team Swim Coach
Norris Recreation Center
St Charles, IL
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted both private and group swim lessons.
- Swim coach for pre-team swimmers not engaged in competition, comprising 10 to 20 participants preparing for transition to competitive team.
- Coached recreational summer swim team 'Otter Swim Team' focused on enhancing swim skills and introducing competition
- Developed engaging lesson plans for various skill levels and age groups.
- Trained students on swimming methods prioritizing competitive strokes and ensuring water safety
- Assessed individual progress and adjusted lessons accordingly for effectiveness.
- Created engaging and fun activities to enhance learning and maintain student interest.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall program quality and delivery.
Substitute Teacher
St. Charles Community Schools
St. Charles, IL
01.2021 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher
Huntley Community Schools
Algonquin, IL
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Substitute teacher for grades kindergarten through 12th in all subject areas.
- Facilitated classroom environments to ensure effective learning and engagement.
- Developed tailored instructional plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Integrated digital tools to enhance educational delivery.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create cohesive educational programs.
- Maintained high standards of client interaction and service delivery.
- Managed classroom environments effectively.
Yoga Instructor
Life Time Fitness
Algonquin, IL
06.2017 - 12.2021
- Designed and delivered engaging yoga classes for diverse skill levels.
- Utilized props and innovative techniques to make yoga accessible to beginners and those with limitations.
- Monitored class dynamics to maintain a positive and supportive environment.
- Provide guided meditation at the beginning of each class to help students center themselves.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance.
- Encouraged students to challenge themselves while maintaining safe boundaries.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development and special projects.
- Kept up-to-date with advances in yoga technology by attending trainings, workshops, conferences regularly.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning and relaxation through verbal cues and music selection.
- Cultivated and maintained strong member relationships by providing individualized service.
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Fitness
Algonquin, IL
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Instructed children, ages 6 months to 12 year of age on proper techniques in the 4 competitive swim strokes and aquatics safety.
- Recorded each swimmer's mastery of proper swim skill technique on individual progression charts.
- Worked with participant's parents to address concerns and questions pertaining to their child's learning styles, needs and goals within Lifetime's swim program.
- Trained and developed new swim instructors.
- Provided a warm, friendly learning atmosphere for participants.
- Provided an open and inviting environment by responding to member's questions regarding Lifetime's aquatics programs and other program offerings.
- Attended required monthly staff meetings and completed Lifetime's continuous education programs.
- Completed CPR and AED Certifications. Completed required testing to remain current in CPR and AED Certifications.
Senior Recruiter
TEKsystems
Schaumburg, IL
06.2004 - 11.2005
- Responsible for recruiting Information Technology contract consultants and presenting consultants to appropriate client opportunities.
- Sourced candidates through internet recruiting, candidate referrals and job fairs.
- Qualified candidates for job openings through phone and personal interviews, reference checks, and rate negotiations.
- Managed consultant’s performance at client site by serving as the liaison between the client manager and consultant.
- Worked with customer account managers to find best-fit candidates for openings.
- Assessed the technical aptitude of each applicant against job requirements.
- Staffed a wide range of technical contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire jobs.
- Mentored junior recruiters to enhance their sourcing and interviewing techniques.
Senior Technical Recruiting Manager
AJILON
Itasca, IL
01.2001 - 05.2004
- Responsible for recruiting Information Technology contract and staff consultants and presenting consultants to appropriate client opportunities.
- Met with clients to define and qualify the project objectives, scope and time line.
- Responsible for qualifying candidates for job openings through phone and personal interviews, reference checks, and rate negotiations.
- Managed consultant’s performance at client site by providing continuous support and performing consultant follow ups with client manager.
Director of Recruiting
CHICAGO SYSTEMS GROUP
Chicago, IL
12.1999 - 11.2000
- Responsible for recruiting Information Technology staff consultants and directing recruiting process.
- Managed candidate interview process through pre-screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating interview process, conducting reference checks, and evaluating candidates with interview team.
- Directed on-campus recruiting events including setting up campus recruiting calendar, selecting qualified candidates, conducting on campus presentations and interviews, and coordinating final office interviews.
- Responsible for establishing and refining recruiting process.
Senior Resource Manager
RENAISSANCE WORLDWIDE
Chicago, IL
02.1997 - 12.1999
- Responsible for recruiting Information Technology contract and staff consultants and presenting consultants to appropriate client opportunities.
- Point person for database sector to qualify job openings including meeting with clients to define project scope, and tracking database sector performance and revenue.
- Managed consultant’s performance at client site.
- Led and participated in team initiatives for process improvement.
Sales Associate
ELDER CARE INFORMATION NETWORK
Northfield, IL
09.1996 - 12.1996
- Managed Elder Care's Internet System of clients and provided customer support to clients.
Occupational Therapy Aide
HEALTHSOUTH HAND THERAPY CENTER
Arlington Heights, IL
09.1995 - 12.1996
- Led Patients through treatment and constructed home exercise programs.
Laboratory Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HOSPITAL
Ann Arbor, MI
02.1995 - 09.1995
- Evaluated and educated patients in need of Genetic Counseling.
Waterfront Director
MICHIGAN ALUMNI CAMP
Boyne City, MI
06.1994 - 08.1994
- Acted as liaison between camp director and swim staff for the waterfront swim staff.
- Revised and updated the waterfront's swim lesson program.
- Responsible for supervising and leading children through waterfront activities.
- Responsible for lifeguarding the lakefront during open swim hours.
- Responsible for implementing the camp's lakefront rules and policies to ensure the safety of all swimmers.
- Instructed both children and adult swim lessons.
Physical Therapy Aide
ANN ARBOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
Ann Arbor, MI
10.1993 - 05.1994
- Assisted therapists with patient evaluation and treatment and led patients through exercise programs.
Physical Therapy Aide
SKYL SPORTS MEDICINE OF OAKWOOD HOSPITAL
Ann Arbor, MI
07.1993 - 09.1993
- Assisted therapists with patient evaluation and treatment and led patients through exercise programs.
Assistant Swim Coach / Lifeguard
DEARBORN COUNTRY CLUB
Dearborn, MI
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Led and structured newly developed children's swim program for children, ages 8 and under.
- Responsible as lead swim coach for the children's swim group and assistant swim coach for the entire swim team, instructing on all 4 strokes, starts and turns.
- Assisted swim coach in swim meet preparation and organization and directed the children's swim group throughout all competitions.
- Implemented pool rules and policies to ensure safety of all swimmers.
- Communicated effectively on a daily basis with parents, swimmers and administrative staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification - RYT
Lifetime Fitness
Algonquin, IL, USAAmerican Red Cross Water Safety Instructor - WSI
Centegra Healthbridge Fitness
Huntley, IL, USACPR and AED Certification -
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Water Safety
- Supportive
- Friendly engagement
- Customer service focus
- Effectiveness in teaching
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Swim coach experience
- Group instruction
- Private swim lessons
- Strong communication skills
- Competitive swim instruction
- Stroke development
- Program promotion
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
Phone
cell, 773-209-8126
Activities
- COMPETED IN TRIATHLONS, 1993-2004, Award Winning Placements
- PROJECT OUTREACH, 1992-1993, Teacher's Aid for mentally handicapped children
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN WATER POLO TEAM, 1989-1994, Active member throughout college
Illinois Real Estate Broker Education
- Licensed Real Estate Broker: Completed 75-Hour Illinois Broker Pre-licensing Education (Your House Academy, Bloomingdale, IL), passed Illinois and National real estate broker exam on first attempt.
- Licensed Leasing Agent: Completed Leasing Agent License (Passed August 2024)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Geneva Community Unit School District 304
09.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor and Pre Team Swim Coach
Norris Recreation Center
06.2023 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
St. Charles Community Schools
01.2021 - 09.2023
Substitute Teacher
Huntley Community Schools
09.2019 - 12.2021
Yoga Instructor
Life Time Fitness
06.2017 - 12.2021
Swim Instructor
Lifetime Fitness
02.2012 - 07.2017
Senior Recruiter
TEKsystems
06.2004 - 11.2005
Senior Technical Recruiting Manager
AJILON
01.2001 - 05.2004
Director of Recruiting
CHICAGO SYSTEMS GROUP
12.1999 - 11.2000
Senior Resource Manager
RENAISSANCE WORLDWIDE
02.1997 - 12.1999
Sales Associate
ELDER CARE INFORMATION NETWORK
09.1996 - 12.1996
Occupational Therapy Aide
HEALTHSOUTH HAND THERAPY CENTER
09.1995 - 12.1996
Laboratory Assistant
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HOSPITAL
02.1995 - 09.1995
Waterfront Director
MICHIGAN ALUMNI CAMP
06.1994 - 08.1994
Physical Therapy Aide
ANN ARBOR PHYSICAL THERAPY
10.1993 - 05.1994
Physical Therapy Aide
SKYL SPORTS MEDICINE OF OAKWOOD HOSPITAL
07.1993 - 09.1993
Assistant Swim Coach / Lifeguard
DEARBORN COUNTRY CLUB
01.1990 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification - RYT
Lifetime Fitness
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor - WSI
Centegra Healthbridge Fitness