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Kendra Richards

Washington

Summary

Three years of teaching experience in Physical Education, Multi-talented Recreation Specialist knowledgeable of wide range of aquatics activities and programs. Attentive Swim Teacher with proven abilities individual and group instruction, experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels and age. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Specialist

DCPS
09.2019 - Current

· Plan and cover classes of 15 or less students in the swimming pool, with different skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.

· Prepared equipment before each class and relocate equipment to next site, storing items promptly after all classes.

· Notes of strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.

· Assessed students swim levels and adjust objectives according to success.

· Recognize and react to safety concerns in girl locker room, ensuring a safe environment.

· Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.

· Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.

INTERN

Office of
01.2018 - 06.2019

· Washington DC, 24 hours per week, Salary: Unknown Supervisor: Clinton Beastrom, (202) 727-7222

· Assisting attorneys with legal research, motions, advice memos, discovery, and trials

· Researching, gathering documents, answering interrogatories, and taking notes during a witness deposition

· Participate in several field trips, including tours at the DC jail, the MPD headquarters/training academy, and a visit to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals to view an oral argument.

· Attend presentations from OAG attorneys on topics such as case law regarding environmental issues, ethics, opening and closing statements, taking depositions, domestic violence, child protection, criminal and juvenile prosecution, and appellate advocacy.

· Develop legal writing skills by drafting motions, advice memos, mediation statements and case briefs.

Support Specialist

Eagle Academy PCS
05.2016 - 12.2018

· Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

· Plan classes of 15-23 students in a group covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.

· Provides reading assistance to 1st grade students in groups of 3-5 students to prepare for PARCC.

· Cover physical education classes with group of 15-23 students focusing on exercise strategies, sports, and safety.

· Work one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

Aquatics Teacher

Eagle Academy PCS
03.2015 - 04.2016

· Washington DC, 40 hours per week, Salary: $49,800.00 Supervisor: Royston Little, 202-544-2646

· Prepare Lesson plans, materials and equipment for Learn-to-Swim levels 1-6 for grades K-3rd in groups of 20-25 students.

· Meet all inventory deadline for swim attire, pool equipment, pool chemicals.

· Meet once a week with Millenium pool company to ensure accurate amount of chemicals and walk-through of facility.

· Prevent emergencies by educating students and patrons and enforcing safety aquatics rules and behaviors.

Worked cooperatively with other teachers and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

· Recognize and respond as trained to emergencies and perform appropriate follow-up procedures.

RECREATION SPECIALIST

Parks and Recreation
06.2004 - 01.2015

· Aquatics), 40 hours per week, Salary: $46,500 Area Supervisor: Sean Link, 202-673-7603.

· Serves as Recreation Specialist within the Department of Parks and Recreation, responsible for a broad range of management, event planning, human resources and activity related duties within the aquatics department.

· Keep a safe environment, ensure all lives are guarded in and around aquatics deck.

· Teach learn-to-swim to students in groups of 8-10 students.

Create inventories, report patron counts and opening and closing records to upper management.

· Assists with aquatics program reservations, enrollment, and payments.

· Serve as Recreation Supervisor and other recreational staff positions when necessary.

· Teaching and focus areas include safety, the importance of physical fitness, swimming knowledge and enhancing swimming techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Art - Administration of Justice

University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC

Associate of Science - Liberal Studies

University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC

Teacher Certification

Moreland University
Washington
03.2023

Skills

Communication

Lead and Motivate Staff

Teamwork

MS Office

Accomplishments

  • Obtain a grant and oversaw a group of 8-10 Eagle Academy 3rd grader students at DC Sail, a community sailing program of the National Maritime Heritage Foundation
  • Supervised team of 4-5 staff members at DPR.

Timeline

Recreation Specialist

DCPS
09.2019 - Current

INTERN

Office of
01.2018 - 06.2019

Support Specialist

Eagle Academy PCS
05.2016 - 12.2018

Aquatics Teacher

Eagle Academy PCS
03.2015 - 04.2016

RECREATION SPECIALIST

Parks and Recreation
06.2004 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Art - Administration of Justice

University of The District of Columbia

Associate of Science - Liberal Studies

University of the District of Columbia

Teacher Certification

Moreland University
Kendra Richards