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Work History
Education
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Cat-Ly Nguyen

Brea,CA

Summary

Skilled and ambitious Electrical Engineering student seeking to gain hands-on work experience. Proficient in communication and organization, with a diligent work ethic and a talent for independent productivity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Swim Instructor

Self-employeed
Brea, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Created positive relationships with students by being patient and encouraging.
  • Evaluated students' progress and provided feedback after each session.
  • Developed customized lesson plans according to individual student needs.
  • Provided private swim instruction to individuals of all ages and abilities.
  • Handled student situations using logic and mediation skills.
  • Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.

Competitive Swim Coach

Swim Team of Placentia
Brea, CA
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
  • Provided feedback on stroke technique and provided corrective instruction for swimmers in order to improve performance.
  • Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Prepared reports summarizing competitive results from meets or tournaments.
  • Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
  • Created a positive environment where swimmers could learn teamwork skills while having fun competing against one another.
  • Facilitated communication between coaches, officials, parents and swimmers.
  • Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.

Horticulture Lighting Specialist

Self-employeed
Altadena, CA
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed regular inspections of wiring, cables, switches, fuses, and transformers to identify any potential problems or hazards.
  • Set up temporary power distribution systems for outdoor events when required.
  • Created detailed technical drawings of lighting systems to ensure proper installation.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Brea Community Center
Brea, CA
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Tracked each child's progress and reported progress to parents.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
  • Organized play areas, toys, and learning materials to create a safe and stimulating environment.
  • Observed each child's development throughout the school year and reported any issues or concerns to lead teacher or director.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Research Abilities
  • Root Cause Investigations
  • Testing Procedures
  • Data Collection
  • Project Team Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Project Team Supervision
  • Equipment Design
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Design Troubleshooting
  • Specification Writing
  • Project Management
  • Field Surveying
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Electrical System Design

Affiliations

  • assists in horticulture lighting business
  • private swim instructor

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Competitive Swim Coach

Swim Team of Placentia
04.2023 - 09.2023

Horticulture Lighting Specialist

Self-employeed
11.2021 - Current

Private Swim Instructor

Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Brea Community Center
05.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

California State University - Fullerton
Cat-Ly Nguyen