Kourtney White
Detroit,MI
Summary
Outgoing and dedicated student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. An accomplished lifeguard experienced in swim instruction and versed in lifeguard operations. Proven skills in monitoring individuals and providing emergency support. Certified in CPR and phlebotomy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lifeguard
City of Detroit
Detroit, MI
05.2018 - 08.2024
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new lifeguards.
- Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Filled out incident and accident reports and submitted to supervisor.
- Administered first aid and CPR in response to life-threatening situations.
Paraeducator, Special Education
DPSCD
Detroit, MI
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Ensured that all safety precautions were followed during recreational activities.
- Change feeding tube if the student has one.
- Monitored the health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional well-being and reported any changes to the supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities such as dressing, eating, and hygiene.
- Set up and assisted with audiovisual equipment operation.
- Maintained attendance records and documented class activity.
- I spoke with parents to discuss student progress and coordinate meetings.
- Collaborated with the teacher to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
- I helped students get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05-2026
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI07-2024
Skills
- Safety oversight
- First Aid
- Needs Assessment
- Swim Instruction
- CPR Certified
- Infection Control
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- HIPAA
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Communication abilities
- Health Education
- Patient Care
- Staff Management
Affiliations
- High School Swim Coach
- Currently learning and improving ASL and Japanese
Certification
- Phlebotomy (Jul -2018)
Languages
ASL
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lifeguard
City of Detroit
05.2018 - 08.2024
Paraeducator, Special Education
DPSCD
02.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Henry Ford College
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