Gabriel Maldonado
Norwalk,CT
Summary
Psychologist / WaterPolo Coach expert specialized in the construction and supervision of school programs. Backgrounds include classroom instruction and team management. Organizational, clinical, sports and school psychology. Considered an asset valued in any sports program and psychological and behavioral development.
Knowledgeable Head Coach with experience developing and leading high quality programs dedicated to person achievement on and off court. Focused on improving skills, instilling discipline and building winning teams. Strong leadership, planning and problem solving abilities developed throughout career.
Committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example based instruction style to build trust as hands on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterpolo Coach
Innis Arden Swimming Club
Riverside, CT
05.2020 - Current
- Create a competitive environment for participants, in which test their physical abilities playing waterpolo while having fun facing other country clubs during summer.
Waterpolo Coach
Sacred Heart High School
Greenwich, CT
02.2018 - Current
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Motivate girls to work hard and achieve their goals.
- Promote teamwork and introduce competitive environment of school water polo.
- Develop self-confidence and control of their emotions in their athletic abilities.
Senior Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
12.2016 - Current
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
- Maintained rescue equipment by conducting inspections and completing basic repairs.
- Scrutinized pool deck area to prevent possible injuries or fatalities, minimizing emergent situations.
- Entered water immediately to pull struggling swimmers to safety.
Waterpolo Coach
Ymca Of Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
09.2016 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning and mental preparation.
- I establish a psychological profile of athlete to focus on development of their weaknesses and reinforcement of their strengths.
- I assign tasks according to skill level of athlete to build a higher level of self-confidence and that he can face situations that represent a challenge under pressure.
- I promote teamwork through complex situations that allow them to overcome challenges together and increase chemistry and understanding of team.
- Evaluated individual and group's knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
Waterpolo Referee
NCAA
USA, USA
02.2016 - Current
- Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
- Officiated hundreds games over 6 year period.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Navigated difficult situations using effective communication and explanation of game rules.
- Communicated with fans, coaches, players and other umpires.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
Owner Private Psychological Consultation
Self Employed Services
Barquisimeto , Lara, Venezuela
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, family situations, couple relationships to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from of projective and psychometric tests evaluations.
- Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
- Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.
- Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
- Intervention in students with learning difficulties and behavioral problems.
- Application of vocational test to students for discovery of their professional vocation.
- Sports psychology for individual athletes and professional teams, national selection of different sports.
Organizational Psychologist
El Tunal
Quibor , Lara, Venezuela
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Organizational psychologist in the human resources department.
- Conducting tests and interviews in the process of selecting and hiring for the new staff of the company.
- Improved team morale by resolving inquiries on new hire initiatives and employee workforce matters.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Discovered and resolved emotional employee issues that affected management and production bussines.
- Promoted employee buy-in of organizational objectives by conducting orientations of new team members and regular meetings for established employees.
College Professor
Yacambu University
La Mora, Lara, Venezuela
04.2013 - 05.2014
- I teach the construction and development of psychometric tests, as well as their use, application and importance in the field of psychology in general.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Implemented diverse instructional techniques and integrated technology to enhance student learning.
- Enhanced classroom learning by facilitating small group projects and discussions centering around core concepts of psychology.
- Mentored less successful students one-on-one to improve understanding of materials.
Organizational Psychologist
UNES
Barquisimeto , Lara, Venezuela
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Apply psychological evaluations, conduct interviews and determine the mental condition of the candidate in terms of their emotional and psychological stability to establish their incorporation into the National Experimental University of Security.
Education
Sport Psychology - Psychology
UCAB
Caracas, Venezuela02.2014
Teaching Component - Education
UNEFA
Lara, Venezuela08.2012
Bachelor of Psychology (GPA 3,78) - Psychology
University Yacambu
Lara, Venezuela12.2010
Specialty in Organizational Psychology - Psychology
Psique Asesores
Caracas, Venezuela06.2010
Skills
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Personal Counseling
- Conflict Management
- Relationship Development
- Psychological Assessment
- Behavioral Modifications
- Psychological Test Batteries
- Youth and adolescent development
- Individualized education programs
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Waterpolo Coach
Innis Arden Swimming Club
05.2020 - Current
Waterpolo Coach
Sacred Heart High School
02.2018 - Current
Senior Lifeguard
Ymca Of Greenwich
12.2016 - Current
Waterpolo Coach
Ymca Of Greenwich
09.2016 - Current
Waterpolo Referee
NCAA
02.2016 - Current
College Professor
Yacambu University
04.2013 - 05.2014
Owner Private Psychological Consultation
Self Employed Services
01.2013 - 04.2015
Organizational Psychologist
El Tunal
01.2013 - 10.2014
Organizational Psychologist
UNES
01.2011 - 01.2013
Sport Psychology - Psychology
UCAB
Teaching Component - Education
UNEFA
Bachelor of Psychology (GPA 3,78) - Psychology
University Yacambu
Specialty in Organizational Psychology - Psychology
Psique Asesores