Claudia De La Cruz
Laredo,Texas
Summary
Seeking to obtain a position as a District Coordinator in Aquatics for the United Independent School District where my experience enables me to manage, implement, operate, and supervise diverse aquatic programs, ensure the safety of all participants, and showcase my leadership, as well as organizational skills for the greater good of the facility by complying with applicable responsibilities and standards associated with risk management that can directly impact the aquatic facility and its participants.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD SWIMMING & DIVING COACH, COLLEGE PREP TEACHER, GOLD PROGRAM FACILITATOR, & SCHOOLS.PLP (ODYSSEY) TEACHER
UNITED ISD - UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
07.2020 - Current
- Teaching, monitoring, and fostering growth in student's knowledge & comprehension of college through investigation and systematic research
- Acquiring effective communication skills with students to formally interview with scholarship committees, post-secondary institutions, financial aid personnel, and prepare for higher education after high school
- Collaborating and assisting higher education institutions with classroom recruitment presentations, college/university application through the ApplyTexas website, and guiding students through the scholarship application process
- Providing online opportunity assistance for students participating in distance learning for dual credit from an on-campus setting
- Monitoring student progress by reinforcing the instructional partnership between Laredo College and UISD that are office as college-level academic courses
- Adhering to the instructional standards, practices, procedures, and policies outlined by the Laredo College and UISD agreement
- Encouraging students to succeed in credit recovery or credit placement courses
- Monitoring student's progress, grading assignments through virtual teaching sessions
- Collaborating with on-site proctors and district staff to ensure the virtual instruction program is successful for student's progress
- Developing, enhancing, and building a school competitive swimming & diving program
- Designing dryland and swim training workouts
- Setting up practice schedules on campus and at the aquatic center
- Directing swimmers on proper ways to refine their swimming and diving technique skills
- Evaluating swimmer's skills and abilities to determine appropriate training
- Recruiting new student athletes and evaluating student-athlete's progress
- Providing feedback to help athletes improve their performance
- Preparing athletes with competitive strategies and motivational support
- Ensuring the pool area is safe, clean, and adhering to the safety regulations and standards
- Teaching athletes how to demonstrate excellent sportsmanship
- Communicating effectively with parents/guardians about the program's expectation, athletes' progress via email, Remind 101, WhatsApp, or in person
- Coordinating swim meets and competitions with other coaches from the South Texas area
- Creating purchase requisitions for school program equipment, practice, and competition uniforms
- Creating swimming & diving competition entries into the Team Manager software
- Preparing purchase requisitions, budgeting, and fundraising for extracurricular activities
- Preparing student travel packets for local and out-of-town trips
- Organizing, coordinating, and assisting in sport athletic banquets and award night ceremonies
- Monitoring and proctoring during TSI, SAT, TELPAS, and EOC testing
- Serving in the organizing Committee for Special Olympics
- Serving as a site director for UISD & Border Olympics tennis tournaments.
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
DLC LEARN TO SWIM ACADEMY
05.2005 - Current
- Teaching preschool aquatics
- Teaching learn to swim classes
- Teaching personal water safety and basic water rescue classes
- Organizing and creating summer class schedule
- Assuming all teaching responsibilities
- Assuming all administrative aspects of an aquatic program including employee schedules, payroll, purchasing of equipment, and pool maintenance.
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
DLC LEARN TO SWIM ACADEMY
05.2009 - 08.2020
- Teaching lifeguarding classes, CPR, first aid, AED for professional rescuers and healthcare providers
- Assuming all administrative aspects of a business.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH TEACHER
UNITED ISD - TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
07.2003 - 05.2020
- Teaching 6th grade physical education and health classes to students
- Serving as a 6th-grade volunteer coach for cross country, track, and volleyball
- Serving in the organizing Committee for Special Olympics
- Serving in the PBIS organizing committee
- Serving as a TAMIU mentor for block III students
- Serving as STAAR pep rally co-coordinator
- Coordinating Christmas school activities among the PE department
- Coordinating end of school year activity - Shorthorn Funfest (Field Day)
- Coordinating American Heart Association - Hoops for Heart Basketball Challenge
- Serving as a site director for Border Olympics tennis tournaments
- Serving as a site director for UISD tennis tournaments
- Organizing 6th-grade club and student athletic team pictures for the yearbook
- Organizing different fundraising activities for sports & school department
- Organizing, coordinating, and assisting in sport athletic banquets and award nights
- Organizing and coordinating student involvement in community activities through Bethany House and Regent Care
- Preparing purchase requisitions, budgeting, and fundraising for extracurricular activities
- Preparing morning announcements or congratulatory announcements for sport teams & athletes
- Preparing student travel packets for local and out-of-town trips
- Preparing and distributing monthly calendar of events and lesson plans to the department
- Supervising and monitoring school dances and after-school activities
- Serving as an oral administrator during STAAR testing
- Monitoring and proctoring during STAAR testing
- Communicating with parents and students through Remind 101 and school messenger
- Serving as a parent volunteer and booster club member
- Assisting in planning and organizing faculty monthly breakfast appreciation events
- Assisting as a tennis varsity coach at United High School
- Assisting as a track & field coach at United High School
- Assisting as a varsity coach for soccer at Alexander High School
- Coaching 7th & 8th-grade boys/girls tennis & cross country
- Coaching 7th & 8th-grade girls volleyball, basketball, track
- Sponsoring the Student Council club
- Sponsoring the Tomorrow's Teacher club
- Sponsoring the Cheerleading club.
QUEST MENTOR TEACHER
TEXAS A & M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Assisting third block student teachers with their internship
- Assuming all supervision and mentoring responsibilities to the student teacher.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN KINESIOLOGY - Fitness and Sports
TEXAS A & M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
05.2003
Skills
- Scheduling Coordination
- Certified Lifeguard
- Equipment management
- Accident Prevention
- Lifeguard training
- Staff Training
- Emergency Response
- Guest Relations
- AED Operation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Goal Setting
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Event Planning
- Time management abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Self Motivation
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Adaptability
- Event Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Scheduling
- Performance Coaching
- Weight Training
- Staff Development
- Workforce Planning
- Schedule Management
- Business Development
- Business Administration
- Budget Management
- Performance Evaluation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- MS Office
- Hiring and Training
- Administration and Reporting
- Performance Evaluations
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Computer Skills
Affiliations
- Coaching Assignments - Cross Country (MS), Volleyball (MS/HS), Basketball (MS), Track & Field (MS/HS), Tennis (MS/HS), Soccer (HS), Swimming & Diving (HS)
Accomplishments
- KGNS & Tellez Law Firm - Teacher of the Month (October 2022)
Timeline
HEAD SWIMMING & DIVING COACH, COLLEGE PREP TEACHER, GOLD PROGRAM FACILITATOR, & SCHOOLS.PLP (ODYSSEY) TEACHER
UNITED ISD - UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
07.2020 - Current
LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
DLC LEARN TO SWIM ACADEMY
05.2009 - 08.2020
QUEST MENTOR TEACHER
TEXAS A & M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
01.2006 - 12.2018
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
DLC LEARN TO SWIM ACADEMY
05.2005 - Current
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH TEACHER
UNITED ISD - TRAUTMANN MIDDLE SCHOOL
07.2003 - 05.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN KINESIOLOGY - Fitness and Sports
TEXAS A & M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
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