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Work History
Education
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Interests
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Jack Armstrong

Keego Harbor,MI

Summary

Dynamic Sailing Instructor with proven leadership at Community Sailing School, enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching techniques. Skilled in boat handling and safety procedures, I foster teamwork and collaboration, mentoring junior instructors to elevate their coaching abilities. Committed to continuous improvement, I ensure a supportive learning environment for diverse student populations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sailing Instructor

Orchard Lake Country Club
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Mentored junior instructors to help them refine their teaching styles and better support the needs of diverse student populations.
  • Maintained full safety and boating credentials.
  • Coordinated team-building exercises for students, strengthening teamwork skills essential for success in group sailing activities.
  • Completed pre- and post-season maintenance on boats and equipment.
  • Provided personalized feedback to students, enabling them to improve their sailing skills and achieve personal goals.
  • Implemented innovative teaching techniques, resulting in heightened student engagement and satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to develop improved teaching methods for increased student retention and success rates.

Sailing Instructor

Community Sailing Center
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Organized and maintained sailing equipment, promoting readiness for instructional activities.
  • Collaborated with senior instructors to develop engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse skill levels.
  • Monitored student progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage improvement and confidence.
  • Engaged with parents and guardians to communicate student progress and foster community involvement in sailing activities.
  • Documented daily class attendance, performance, weather, and other key details.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge of sailing practices, attending professional development workshops as needed to ensure top-quality instruction.

Pizza Maker

Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed inventory levels of ingredients, minimizing waste through efficient usage and storage practices.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment in compliance with health regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely order fulfillment during peak hours.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
04-2029

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Leadership qualities
  • Boat handling
  • Safety procedures
  • Coaching
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • through effectively helping with boat maintenance and repair.

Interests

  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Gym Workouts
  • Rock Climbing
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Strategy Games
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Enjoy participating in sailing for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as an instructor


Timeline

Sailing Instructor

Orchard Lake Country Club
05.2025 - 08.2025

Sailing Instructor

Community Sailing Center
06.2024 - 09.2024

Pizza Maker

Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs
06.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Michigan Technological University

Ship Shape

While I was coaching junior sailing I was also racing my own boats and earned the Ship Shape award twice due to how I had improved the quality of every boat I used.

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