Kathleen Quinn
Rockland,MA
Summary
Skilled Childcare Provider and Swim Instructor with a track record of creating enriching environments for children at Goldfish Swim School. Expert in child development and safety, blending creative lesson planning with patience and empathy to foster independence and confidence in young learners. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusivity, ensuring all children thrive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Various Local Families
Rockland, MA
01.2021 - Current
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
- Devoted time weekly to take care of children, ranging from one year old to ten years old.
- Developed childcare provider jobs through my experience at Goldfish Swim School, while forming connections with families.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
Rockland, Massachusetts
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
- Provided assistance to students with special needs, adapting teaching methods to meet individual requirements.
- Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.
- Conducted swim lessons for groups and individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockland High School
Rockland, MA05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CTSkills
- Childcare
- Care management
- Child development support
- Group leadership
- CPR training
- Behavior management techniques
- Creative lesson planning
- Child supervision
- Safety
- Special needs experience
- Child safety procedures
- Interpersonal relationships
- Positive reinforcement
- Patience and empathy
- Social development oversight
- Lesson plan development
- Child development
- Observation and assessment
- Safety awareness
- Independence
Affiliations
- Participate in working on my health and fitness by doing Pilates classes and working out at the gym.
- Take time studying and learning to enhance my academic abilities by focusing on schoolwork and getting the best grades possible.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Have received Honor Roll and High Honor Roll in High School.
- Made the Dean's List in my first semester of college at Quinnipiac University.
- Received Employee of the Month at Goldfish Swim School for my consistency and hardworking abilities.
Traveling
- I visited Costa Rica in 2024 with my High School. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that allowed me to visit multiple fascinating places and experience the Costa Rican culture by eating delicious food, learning different phrases in Spanish and participating in cultural dances and songs.
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
08.2023 - 08.2024
Childcare Provider
Various Local Families
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rockland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Quinnipiac University
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