Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Dive Locations
Dive Certifications
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Ethan Xie

Ethan Xie

Miami,FL

Summary

Dedicated and certified Scuba Diving Instructor with over six months of experience teaching a variety of courses to divers of all skill levels. Skilled in providing clear instruction, ensuring safety, and creating engaging learning experiences, with a passion for fostering confidence and excitement in underwater exploration. Experienced in leading guided scuba diving tours from both boats and shore, showcasing marine life and ensuring unforgettable underwater adventures.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Scuba Dive Instructor

Dive Division
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Delivered comprehensive scuba diving instruction to students of all levels, ensuring safety and skill development while fostering a passion for underwater exploration.
  • Assisted in the daily operations of the dive shop, including equipment maintenance, customer service, and coordinating dive excursions to enhance client satisfaction and business efficiency.
  • Led engaging snorkeling and scuba diving guided tours both from shore and aboard boats, providing detailed briefings, ensuring safety, and showcasing local marine life to create memorable experiences for guests.

Volunteer

Marine Conservation Philliphines
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Volunteer for the survey team which specialized in fish
  • Performed coral reef data collection and entry
  • Assisted with training of other volunteers for the monitoring program and marine debris clean up activities

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
01.2018

Skills

  • Dive planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Professionalism
  • Environmental conservation
  • Communication
  • Leadership

Dive Locations

  • USA, Virginia, Key Largo - Freshwater Quarry and Boat Diving
  • Philippines, Dauin/Lutoban - Shore and Boat Diving
  • Thailand, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao, Ko Lanta, Andaman Sea - Boat Diving
  • Curacao - Shore and Boat Diving

Dive Certifications

  • PADI OWSI Scuba Instructor, Rainbow Reef CDC, 05/01/23
  • Additional Specialties: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE, Boat, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Night Diver, Dive Against Debris, Fish Identification, Enriched Air Diver
  • PADI/AIDA, Master Freediver
  • Over 60 DSD certifications and 30 diving certifications

Timeline

Scuba Dive Instructor

Dive Division
07.2023 - 12.2023

Volunteer

Marine Conservation Philliphines
11.2022 - 02.2023

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ethan Xie