Dawson Clark
Old Greenwich,CT
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Water Polo Coach
CT Premier WP Club
09.2024 - Current
- Organized and conducted practices for 10u, 12u boys, 12u girls, 14u boys, and 14u girls teams
- Built strong relationships with players to foster team cohesion and trust
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, time management, and balancing academics with athletics
Head Water Polo Coach
Greenwich Country Club
05.2021 - Current
- Developed water polo skills of 75+ kids ages 7-17 in the Fairfield County Swim League (FCSL)
- Organized and conducted practices and competitions
- Development in proper rules, fundamentals, life skills/leadership qualities
- Encouraged and demonstrated good sportsmanship
Swim Camp Director
Greenwich Country Club
06.2024 - Current
- Developed a swim curriculum for kids age 3-10
- Skills range from getting kids to be water safe, to intermediate swim skills, to skills that will carry into their swim team careers
- Oversee 10 counselors with over 100 kids in the swim program
Substitute Teacher
Greenwich Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
- Provided feedback on assignments or projects given by the regular teacher
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom
- Used different instruction strategies based on specific student needs
Teaching Intern
Eastern Middle School
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted classroom teacher with grading projects, homework and assignments.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MINorwalk Community College
Norwalk, CTHigh School Diploma - undefined
Greenwich High School
Greenwich, CT06.2022
Skills
- Practice organization
- Competition organization
- Seasonal planning
- Life skills development
- Leadership qualities
- Sportsmanship
- Team building
- First Aid/CPR
- Game refereeing
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America)
- Awarded Nick Johnson Inspiration Award(2018)
- Selected to USA Water Polo's National Team Selection Camp (2018)
- Selected for the USA Water Polo Futures International Trip(2018)
Timeline
Assistant Water Polo Coach
CT Premier WP Club
09.2024 - Current
Swim Camp Director
Greenwich Country Club
06.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Greenwich Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
Teaching Intern
Eastern Middle School
05.2022 - 06.2022
Head Water Polo Coach
Greenwich Country Club
05.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Greenwich High School
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Michigan State University
Norwalk Community College
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