Leo Swearingen
Student
Chicago,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented, performance-driven, and dedicated DePaul senior, interested in continuing writing and pedagogy education to engage in the experience of helping others. A passionate writer and instructor recognized for strong communication skills and articulating complex thought.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Writing Center Tutor
DePaul University UCWbL
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Provide text-specific, generalizable, and transferable feedback on student writing
- Adopt and adapt particular strategies for each particular writer and their particular writing context
- Collaborate with students to assist with writing assignments, identifying areas to be improved
- Communicate clearly, respectfully, and honestly
Head Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
City Of Bloomington Parks & Recreation
Bloomington, IL
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitor lifeguards to ensure roles and expectations are met
- Assist leading in-service training for lifeguards
- Observe pool facility and respectfully enforce safety rules for pool patrons
- Act in emergency situations and perform lifesaving measures to secure safety of pool patrons and staff
- Design and teach swim lesson plans for ages ranging from Parent-Tot to Adult
Education
Bachelor of Arts - WRD & Psychology
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 09.2018 - Current
Accomplishments
- DePaul University Dean's List: NOV 2018 - Present
- Vice President | Sunrise Movement DePaul Chapter: JAN 2020 - 2021
- DePaul University Chess Champion: NOV 2019
- Harvard University Program on Science, Technology, and Society: JULY 2018
Publications
"Critical Genre Analysis: Halliday Pool." Creating Knowledge. (forthcoming).
Timeline
Writing Center Tutor
DePaul University UCWbL
09.2021 - Current
Head Lifeguard & Swim Instructor
City Of Bloomington Parks & Recreation
05.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Arts - WRD & Psychology
DePaul University
09.2018 - Current