Jacob (Jake) Witzack
Janesville
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in education and health care, as well as emergency protocols. Diligent worker with extensive experience leading and supervising lifeguard teams. Effective at implementing safety protocols and managing emergency situations. Demonstrated skills in team coordination and conflict resolution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Tutor
AmericCorps (VanBuren Elementary)
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained accurate records of tutoring sessions, tracking attendance, goals achieved, and areas requiring continued focus.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Conducted ongoing research on best practices in literacy instruction, staying current on trends and methodologies within the field.
- Worked with K-3rd grade students on reading comprehension.
- Maintained detailed files and created charts to track student progress.
- Partnered with classroom teachers to incorporate supplemental materials that reinforced core curriculum concepts.
- Planned innovative ways for 20 students to report on progress to teachers, parents and other students.
Munitions Assembly
Amtech Systems
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Contributed to successful project execution by assisting in the assembly of prefabricated structures as per design specifications.
- Reduced assembly errors by implementing standardized procedures and providing clear instructions to team members.
- Reduced assembly errors, ensuring each component was assembled according to strict quality standards.
- Improved product quality with meticulous attention to detail during assembly.
- Trained new hires on proper body assembly techniques, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement within the department.
In Home Health Care/ Adults With Disabilities
Dungarvin
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Head Lifeguard
YMCA of Greater Rock County
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Trained and managed team of lifeguards on pool safety and risk management protocols.
- Provided customer service and responded to inquiries and complaints for optimal guest satisfaction.
- Enhanced swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations consistently.
- Responded to life-threatening emergencies and provided first aid and CPR.
- Performed pool tests, recorded results and adjusted chemical levels to reach appropriate measurements.
- Monitored assigned areas for unsafe activity and took corrective actions.
- Ensured optimal pool water quality by monitoring chemical levels and maintaining proper filtration systems.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
Bakery Worker
Pick 'n Save
06.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
- Demonstrated versatility within the role by performing various tasks such as decorating cakes, preparing doughs, mixing batters, and baking pastries as required for business needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, welcoming bakery environment.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
Education
Firefighter I Certified, Heavy Rescue Certified - Firefighting, NCO Leadership Courses
USMC Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting
SanDiego, CA, Millington TNSkills
- Patience and empathy
- Reading level analysis
- Reading strategies
- Assessment skills
- Customer service
- Team management
- Staff supervision
- Emergency response
- Risk management
- Lifeguard training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Interests
- Cooking
- Music
- Gym Workouts
- Avid Reader
- Reading
- Strategy Games
- Martial Arts
Timeline
Reading Tutor
AmericCorps (VanBuren Elementary)
10.2023 - 01.2025
Munitions Assembly
Amtech Systems
02.2022 - 10.2022
In Home Health Care/ Adults With Disabilities
Dungarvin
06.2021 - 02.2022
Head Lifeguard
YMCA of Greater Rock County
01.2018 - 06.2021
Bakery Worker
Pick 'n Save
06.2016 - 01.2018
Firefighter I Certified, Heavy Rescue Certified - Firefighting, NCO Leadership Courses
USMC Aircraft Rescue And Firefighting
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