Landon Tatum
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated Swim Instructor with a proven track record at Goldfish Swim School, enhancing student swimming abilities through personalized lesson plans and innovative teaching techniques. Excelled in maintaining safety and fostering a respectful learning environment, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and child supervision skills. Achieved significant improvements in swimmer confidence and technique.
Developed skills in the fast-paced, aquatic instructional environment. Demonstrated aptitude in teaching, communication, and fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere. Seeking to transition these skills to a new field where they can be effectively utilized.
Offering passion for water activities and dedication to helping others learn and grow in a swimming environment. Brings a basic understanding of water safety protocols and the ability to quickly learn and implement effective teaching techniques.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
05-2028
Skills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Creative thinking
- Adaptability and dependability
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Rule enforcement
- Pool safety
- Flexible schedule
- Continuous learning attitude
- Parent communication
- Student and class monitoring
- First and CPR instruction
- Expert swim technique
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Swim Instructor - Goldfish Swim School & Goldfish Swim School Franchising
02.2024 - 12.2024
University of Memphis - Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
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