Gavin O'Brien
Encinitas,California
Summary
Experienced Tutor confident in helping students excel through individual and small group instruction. Focused on improving student academic performance and test readiness. Excel in communication, decision-making, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to manage complex systems and de-escalate conflict.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Babysitter
Self-employeed
Carlsbad, CA
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted special needs children with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and toileting.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to foster positive behavior in the children.
- Developed individualized educational plans to help special needs children reach their goals.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to discourage negative behaviors from developing.
- Organized creative activities for special needs children that promoted cognitive development skills.
Handyman
Coastal Gymnastics Academy
Carlsbad, CA
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
- Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
Tutor
Self-employeed
Encinitas, CA
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
- Created a positive learning environment by encouraging open communication between tutor, teacher, and student's family members.
Referee
San Diego Sports Officials
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Organized pre-match meetings with coaches and players to review rules.
- Enforced disciplinary action for rule violations.
- Maintained order in the stands by dealing with unruly spectators.
- Provided instruction to assistant referees regarding positioning and signals.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between teams or coaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Costa Canyon
Carlsbad, CA05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2028
Skills
- Public speaking abilities
- Stress Tolerance
- Time Management
- Patience
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Skills Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Needs Babysitter
Self-employeed
05.2024 - 09.2024
Handyman
Coastal Gymnastics Academy
01.2024 - 09.2024
Tutor
Self-employeed
07.2023 - 09.2024
Referee
San Diego Sports Officials
03.2021 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
La Costa Canyon
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
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