Keith Portela
Homestead,FL
Summary
Dynamic AFF Instructor/Videographer with over a decade of experience at Skydive Miami, specializing in student engagement and innovative lesson planning. Excelled in training students for USPA A licenses and pioneering video programs, showcasing strong communication and expert videography skills. Proven track record in enhancing student learning outcomes and video content creation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
AFF Instructor/Videographer
ISkydive-miami
03.2021 - Current
*Charged with training all students obtaining a USPA A license.
*Videographer - helped implement an outside video program for tandems, as well as continued video jumps for tandem customers.
AFF Instructor/Videographer
Skydive Miami
04.2011 - 03.2020
*April 2010-2012 worked as ground support. That entitled Driving the work bus, suiting up tandem students for there jumps.
*April 2012-2020 Videographer. Did outside video for tandems. Was In charge of all personal video edits, labeling and shipping videos, eventually uploading videos through youtube in later years.
*2014-2020 was a part-time AFF-I. Handled students who were learning to obtain their A license. That included iAF/AFF jumps as well as Coach jumps designated towards obtaining an A License.
AFF Instructor/Videographer
Chicago Skydiving Center
03.2017 - 08.2017
*In charge of training all students working to obtain their USPA A license
*Videographer - shot video and pictures for tandem customers as well as editing the videos.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
South Dade Highschool
Homestead, FL07.2008
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Class instruction
- Lesson planning
- Expertise in subject matter
- Group and individual instruction
- Continuous professional development
- Collaborative team player
- Student engagement
- Engaging presentation style
- Instructional techniques
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
*Became one of the youngest AFF Instructors at 24. With now over 10 years of experience in student training.
* Was on the cover of the parachutist
* Was sponsored by the "Mad Ones" suits
Timeline
AFF Instructor/Videographer
ISkydive-miami
03.2021 - Current
AFF Instructor/Videographer
Chicago Skydiving Center
03.2017 - 08.2017
AFF Instructor/Videographer
Skydive Miami
04.2011 - 03.2020
Highschool Diploma -
South Dade Highschool
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