Delany Dempsey
Mechanical Engineering student with CAD, Revit, and SolidWorks experience. Brings creative thinking, resilience, and strong organization to technical and instructional roles. Experienced in building confidence, supporting learning, and handling responsibilities with care.
Work History
Swim Instructor
3 Months- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Instructed swimmers in water safety, stroke development, and progressive skill-building.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate beginner through advanced ability levels.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Documented individual progress by noting strengths and weaknesses for each student. of each child in class to track progress.
Tutor
2 Years- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance understanding and support improvement.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged student motivation and confidence in their abilities.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and areas for development.
- Collaborated with students to identify lagging skills and develop strategies for homework completion and skill correction.
- Motivated students to engage in learning and studying, fostering self-confidence and reducing fear of failure.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science - Political Science
Skills
Involvement
Benjamin Franklin Scholars
- Actively perusing a major degree in both Engineering and the Humanities
- Work with a cohort of other like minded students to discuss engineering issues from a humanitarian perspective
- Interdisciplinary work that helps look beyond calculative answers in engineering
University Honors Program
- Exploration of various fields including the arts, biotechnology, political science, finance, entomology, and more
- Commitment to education by maintaining a 3.25 GPA
- Participation in honors coursework and high impact opportunities
Themed Entertainment Association
- Attend bi-weekly meetings to discuss updates in the world of themed entertainment
- Work in groups participating in design competitions to build creativity and teamwork
- Traveled to local theme park with other TEA chapters to network, and see various inner workings of the themed entertainment business
FIT | Fitness Instructor Training Course
- Working to become a certified Pilates instructor
- Learning skills like public speaking, class design, and teamwork
- Focus on giving positive and helpful feedback to participants