Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Volunteer Opportunites
Timeline
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Elizabeth Martin

Knoxville,Tennessee

Summary

Determined and motivated student focused on academics, service, and a career. Skilled in effective communication with both adults as well as peers. Disciplined in accordance to time management and general responsibility. Exceptional leadership skills which are shown through volunteer opportunities and job roles. Active in the community, achieving over 31 hours of community service last school year. Driven and disciplined which can be see through the 6 years of Club swimming and 13 years of Summer League.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sports Ministry Support Staff

Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
2021.11 - Current
  • Kept building spaces and premises clean inside and outside.
  • Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism, and supporting individual needs.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
  • Participated in volleyball officiating while displayed courteous, friendly attitude and served as positive role model.
  • Conveyed information between coaches and directors involving in current game schedules and practices




Private Swim Instructor

Private Employers
2021.05 - Current
  • Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
  • Taught swim instruction to students varying in ages (3-10) and skill levels
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and pool floats correctly to teach students.
  • Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
  • Pre-planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.

Lifeguard

Village Green & Gulf Park Homeowners Association
2021.05 - Current
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid, AED, and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
  • Educated patrons on safety protocols and enforced safety rules.
  • Responded to patron incidents in professional and timely manner.

Babysitter

Private Employers
2020.02 - Current
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Program Assistant Intern

Thrive Lonsdale
2023.03 - 2023.05
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Group Swim Instructor

Gulf Park Recreation Association
2021.05 - 2022.07
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and pool noodles correctly to teach students.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
  • Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Farragut High School
Knoxville, TN
12.2024

Skills

  • Provides Affective Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Time Management
  • Creativity

Accomplishments

  • Ranked 11th in the state of Tennessee for the women's class of 2024 swimmers- 2022
  • Qualified and placed top 10 for the Tennessee State Meet-2021
  • Swam and placed in several qualifying swim meet (2016-2021)
  • Currently hold 6 team records at Farragut Middle School
  • Currently holds a meet record at GKAISA Smoky Meet
  • Awarded numerous awards from different teams based on character and sportsmanship

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • AED Certified
  • Red Cross Babysitting and Advanced Child Care Certified
  • Licensed Lifeguard - Current
  • PADI Openwater Scuba Diver License - Current

Volunteer Opportunites

  • Co-coached 2nd-4th Grade Volleyball Team- Helped lead practices once a week and coached a game on the weekends as well as participated in a bible study with them. Provided encouragement and support to a group of girls in addition to serving as a positive role model
  • Buddy Blast (Youth Special Needs Day Camp)- Over the course of multiple events, I have run both group stations and been paired as a "buddy" to a child with special need for the day. This event allows rest and a day off for the parents of a special needs family.
  • The Lighthouse (Adult Capernaum) - I serve as a partner to an adult with special needs and participate in games, activities, bible study and worship.
  • Patrica Neal Adaptive Ski Clinic- I have served in many different areas of this clinc as a side skier, participant starter, and equipment runner. We assist disabled individuals learn how to water ski in an adaptive fashion, helping with specialized equipment and precautions.
  • Greek Festival- Served as a food runner, dishwasher, and helped direct festival goers
  • Farragut Christmas Parade-Helped run the Student Government's bake sale booth at the local winter festival. I was in charge of customer service, time management, keeping the booth clean, and handling incoming funds.
  • Opened Car Doors at Farragut Primary- I opened drop off car door for parents and children ages 5-8. I was able to provide a service to help hurried parents and welcomed the incoming students starting their day.

Timeline

Program Assistant Intern

Thrive Lonsdale
2023.03 - 2023.05

Sports Ministry Support Staff

Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church
2021.11 - Current

Private Swim Instructor

Private Employers
2021.05 - Current

Lifeguard

Village Green & Gulf Park Homeowners Association
2021.05 - Current

Group Swim Instructor

Gulf Park Recreation Association
2021.05 - 2022.07

Babysitter

Private Employers
2020.02 - Current

High School Diploma -

Farragut High School
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • AED Certified
  • Red Cross Babysitting and Advanced Child Care Certified
  • Licensed Lifeguard - Current
  • PADI Openwater Scuba Diver License - Current
Elizabeth Martin