James Coon
Milford,CT
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Preschool Teacher
3,4 Open The Door
Westport, CT
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Lifeguard Manager
West Haven Parks And Recreation
West Haven, CT
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Scheduled, coordinated and conducted in-service training for 15 lifeguards to promote full competence in first aid, CPR and water rescue techniques.
- Conducted radio checks with lifeguards in the morning and afternoon ensure proper communication and well being.
- Documented and sent in payroll for lifeguard's and constables.
- Dispatched and corresponded with the proper emergency personnel during incidents, accidents, and waterfront emergencies.
- Directed and oversaw maintenance records and incident reports.
Lifeguard
West Haven Parks And Recreation
West Haven, CT
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Monitored swim area for violations and potential hazardous situations.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Consulted with emergency personnel while securing scene.
- Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
Booth Attendant
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Consulted with and advised people in need of directions to a certain location, person, or event.
- Authored hourly logs of activities that occurred during the shift.
- Conducted rounds hanging up signs, taking counts of the amount of people in certain areas, and maintenance of posterboards
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Group Instruction
Interpersonal Communication
Critical Thinking
MS Office
Timeline
Substitute Preschool Teacher
3,4 Open The Door
06.2021 - 10.2021
Lifeguard Manager
West Haven Parks And Recreation
08.2019 - 08.2021
Booth Attendant
Quinnipiac University
09.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Quinnipiac University
08.2016 - 05.2020
Lifeguard
West Haven Parks And Recreation
05.2014 - 08.2019