Danielle Vissering
Methuen,MA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Lawrence Family Deployment Charter School, adept at curriculum implementation and fostering student engagement. Skilled in relationship building and personalized instruction, I effectively communicated with parents to enhance student success. Committed to creating a positive learning environment while ensuring safety and confidence in swimming as a certified instructor.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Lawrence Family Deployment Charter School
Lawrence, MA
09.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that accommodated diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated collaborative activities to strengthen teamwork skills among students.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to sustain a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Communicated student progress and concerns effectively with parents.
- Organized educational materials systematically to enhance daily lesson preparedness.
- Conducted regular evaluations and observations to measure student performance.
- Encouraged parental involvement through consistent communication via phone, email, and newsletters.
Camping Service Waterfronts Supervisor, Ski Boat Driver, Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family
Mirror Lake, NH
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed emergency response procedures to help meet safety needs of each of the three waterfronts.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
Waterfront Director, Ski Boat Driver, Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family
Mirror Lake, NH
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised lifeguards and enforced safety rules at the waterfront to prevent injury.
- Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
Lifeguard
Stevens Pond Lifeguard
North Andover, MA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Identified emergency situations for example a potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
Volunteer
Billiebo Polo Farm
Rowley, MA
01.2011 - 02.2020
- Assist in taking care of horses Including Feeding, Tacking, and Exercising.
Swim Instructor
North Andover YMCA
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by by teaching them new swimming skills, making swimming fun and skills, making swimming fun and accessible for all. Suggestions all.
Head Lifeguard, Ski Boat Driver, and Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family Camp
Mirror Lake, NH
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Monitored swim lessons, water skiing and free swim in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
Volunteer for NESBA , Competition Judge Runner
North Andover Music Association
North Andover, MA
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family Camp
Mirror Lake, NH
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Assessed swimming skill levels though swim checks for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
Education
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Salem State University
Salem, MA05-2025
Graduate Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Salem State University
Salem, MA05-2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education And History
Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts06.2023
High School Diploma -
North Andover High School
North Andover, MA06.2018
Skills
- Student and Class Monitoring
- Curriculum Implementation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Creative Thinking
- Child Supervision
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Personalized Instruction
- Issue Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Swimming and Water Safety
- Injury and Accident Prevention
- Lifeguard & Water Safety Training
- Swim Instruction
- Emergency Procedures
- File and Record Management
Licenses
- Initial Elementary, 1-6| State of Massachusetts| July 2023
Endorsements: Sheltered English Immersion
Affiliations
- Greater Lawrence Rowing 3 years.
- North Andover Figure Skating Club 3 years.
- Northeast Figure Skating Club 1 year.
- Caswell Award 2019 at Sandy Island Family Camp.
- Patterson Award 2017 at Sandy Island Family Camp.
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Lawrence Family Deployment Charter School
09.2024 - Current
Camping Service Waterfronts Supervisor, Ski Boat Driver, Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family
03.2023 - 06.2025
Waterfront Director, Ski Boat Driver, Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family
05.2021 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
Stevens Pond Lifeguard
06.2020 - 08.2020
Head Lifeguard, Ski Boat Driver, and Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family Camp
06.2018 - 09.2019
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Boston YMCA Sandy Island Family Camp
06.2016 - 09.2017
Swim Instructor
North Andover YMCA
02.2015 - 01.2020
Volunteer for NESBA , Competition Judge Runner
North Andover Music Association
10.2014 - 10.2017
Volunteer
Billiebo Polo Farm
01.2011 - 02.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education And History
Bridgewater State University
High School Diploma -
North Andover High School
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
Salem State University
Graduate Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Salem State University
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