Dynamic professional with extensive experience in aquatic safety and education at the University of Alabama Recreation. Proven ability to train lifeguards and enhance student engagement through effective communication and conflict resolution. Skilled in emergency response and performance scheduling, ensuring operational efficiency and safety in all activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
Tuscaloosa, AL
04.2025 - Current
Designed and implemented experience-based activities to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Assessed student performance using fair, standards-based evaluations to collect actionable data.
Facilitated whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction while fostering relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Lifeguard, Supervisor, Swim Instructor Supervisor, and Lifeguard Instructor
University of Alabama Recreation
Tuscaloosa, USA
01.2022 - Current
Train and evaluate lifeguards in CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques, ensuring compliance with safety standards, providing feedback, and maintaining accurate training records.
Oversee lifeguard teams, ensuring safety and operational efficiency by monitoring lifeguard performance, conducting safety checks, and handling incident management.
Supervise and teach both group and individual swim lessons for a wide range of ages and skill levels; assist with scheduling, maintain accurate records, ensure smooth daily operations, and communicate regularly with parents to support student progress and satisfaction.
Swim Instructor
Fairhope Swim
Fairhope, USA
01.2020 - 08.2024
Schedule and teach individual and group swimming lessons for children and adults ages two years and older, while communicating regularly with swimmers or parents/guardians, creating sign-up forms, and managing scheduling and payment documentation.
Swim Instructor
Eastern Shore Aquatic Center
Daphne, USA
01.2018 - 01.2020
Schedule and teach individual and group swimming lessons for children ages two and a half years and older, and assist the head coach with practices and swim meets as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2025
Skills
American Red Cross Lifeguard
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
PADI Open Water Diver
Swim instructor training
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Lifeguard oversight
Staff training
Pool maintenance
Emergency response
Performance scheduling
Awards
University of Alabama: President's List, Dean's List, Recreation Aquatics Staff Rookie of the Year
Daphne High School Swim Team: State Finalist, County Champion, Team Captain
Daphne High School: Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Award Nominee and Area Winner, ALA Girls State Delegate, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, National Honor Society
Involvement/Leadership
Alpha Gamma Delta, Major Group Leader, 01/24-05/25, Enhance the experience of peers within my major through being a resource for information, planning events to bring us together, and gaining specialized knowledge of course selections, professor recommendations, and professional development.
Alpha Gamma Delta, Care for the Flock Leader, 05/22-05/25, Mentor and guide new members through their transition into college.
Roll Tide for Reading, 2023-05/25, Support literacy efforts by reading to children in health clinic waiting rooms, providing literacy information to parents/guardians, collecting donations, and participating in various volunteer efforts., Write and edit by-laws and constitution for University organization application.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services
04.2025 - Current
Lifeguard, Supervisor, Swim Instructor Supervisor, and Lifeguard Instructor
University of Alabama Recreation
01.2022 - Current
Swim Instructor
Fairhope Swim
01.2020 - 08.2024
Swim Instructor
Eastern Shore Aquatic Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
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