Jackson Sparks
Summary
Passionate and knowledgeable fisherman with extensive experience in Southern California saltwater fishing. Skilled in tackle selection, rod and reel rigging, knot tying, and assisting others with fishing techniques and equipment. Strong customer service and communication skills, with hands-on experience operating boats and targeting species such as tuna, yellowtail, and swordfish. Eager to share fishing knowledge and provide excellent service to customers in a tackle shop environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Tutor
myself
San Diego
01.2023 - 05.2026
- tutored younger High School and Middle School students on math subjects from Algebra 1 to Pre-calculus.
- Coordinated with parents daily to give their children the best chances at learning and understanding their subjects.
- Created new ways to help get difficult mathematic concepts across to students struggling with their teachers methods.
Volunteer
Lionsheart Service Organization
San Diego
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Coordinated community service events with other lionsheart members that were relevant with current events.
- Supported team members by organizing training sessions for new volunteers.
- Involved in many different service organizations such as BAM and 92130 Cares.
Private Childcare Provider
Myself
San Diego
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Took care of 3 children varying from ages 5-12 throughout an entire summer.
- Took care of them every weekday while parents were working, learned schedules and helped create a safe and fun environment.
- learned what the kids liked doing and got to know each of them throughout the summer.
Education
Cathedral Catholic High School
San Diego, CASkills
- Familiarity with marine electronics and boating operations
- knows how to communicate and collaborate with coworkers
- Years of private offshore fishing experience targeting yellowtail, bluefin, swordfish, marlin, and mako sharks
- Experience building and wrapping rods
- experience spooling reels, splicing line, and making wind-ons
- Can confidently make product and tackle recommendations to beginner anglers
Certification
- California Boater Card
Timeline
Private Childcare Provider
Myself
06.2024 - 08.2024
Private Tutor
myself
01.2023 - 05.2026
Volunteer
Lionsheart Service Organization
10.2022 - 04.2026
Cathedral Catholic High School