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Kathryn Elliott

East Islip,United States

Summary

While working with young children as a sailing instructor at Sayville Yacht Club, I have developed beneficial lifelong qualities such as patience, communication, and providing a helping hand when necessary. I work diligently in my school environment, as well as in any sort of working environment, for the benefit of those I am working around and providing for.

Overview

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Work History

Sailing Instructor

Sayville Yacht Club
Blue Point, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Organized and instructed beginner to advanced level sailing classes for children, youth, and adults.
  • Instructed students on the fundamentals of navigation, seamanship, boat handling, and racing rules.
  • Evaluated student progress at the end of each course period to determine further training needs.
  • Developed emergency action plans in case of inclement weather or other dangerous situations.
  • Conducted pre-lesson briefings which included an overview of the day's goals and objectives.
  • Ensured safety of students while sailing by providing instruction on proper techniques and equipment use.
  • Observed students during practice sessions to provide feedback on technique execution.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Addressed student questions or concerns regarding sailing topics in a professional manner.
  • Encouraged teamwork among students through organized group activities related to sailing topics.
  • Displayed enthusiasm when teaching new concepts in order to keep students engaged.

Education

St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School
West Islip, NY

Skills

  • Sailing instruction
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership qualities
  • Training and leadership
  • Patience and empathy
  • Conflict management
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Activity coordination
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Policy enforcement
  • Self motivation
  • Verbal communication

Affiliations

  • I am a part of my school's Ambassadors for Admissions Program, meaning I provide tours for families who wish to see the school and I also get shadows who come and spend the day with me to see what it is like being a student in my school.
  • I am on the fall and spring sailing team at my school while also holding the position of Captain.
  • I do at least five hours of community service per quarter.
  • I am a part of my school's Big Brother Big Sister Program which provides incoming freshman with a well-rounded student experienced and acclimated to the building and school environment.

Accomplishments

  • I am a part of the National Honor Society.
  • Since beginning high school, I have been a part of the Summa Cum Laude.
  • In the Spring of 2024, I was awarded with the MVP Crew of my school's sailing team.
  • In 2023, I was awarded as the best 420 sailor on the Great South Bay.

Certification

  • New York State Boating Safety Certificate
  • New York State Driver's License

Timeline

Sailing Instructor

Sayville Yacht Club
06.2024 - 08.2024

St. John The Baptist Diocesan High School

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