Lily Farley
Dearborn Heights
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated high school student with a passion for studying climate/the environment and forestry, as well as publicity and communications. Excels in time management and is seeking an opportunity to enhance experience and skills in both fields and to be of service to the organization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Water Safety Instructor
Aqua Tots
Dearborn
07.2025 - Current
- Instructed students on water safety principles and techniques.
- Educated on water safety and swimming techniques to students of varying skill levels.
- Demonstrated swimming skills to enhance student confidence.
- Monitored individual progress, offering tailored feedback to support skill improvement and boost student confidence.
- Enforced safety rules to create a secure learning environment.
- Maintained current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and standards related to water safety instruction.
- Contributed to staff meetings, sharing insights to develop innovative teaching strategies for water safety skills.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and set achievable goals, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Henry Ford Academy (11th), Lutheran Westland(9-10)
Dearborn, MISkills
- Experience in communications/publicity
- Public speaking experience
- Marketing and promotion
- Experience with basic design tools (such as Canva) and familiarity with newsletter platforms
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Creative thinking
- Leadership development
- Flexible schedule
Affiliations
- Volunteer for Dearborn Youth Theatre's Children's Productions - (Summers of 2023-2025)
Entrepeneurship
- Founded my own baking business and created my own social media accounts to promote it
Storytelling Experience
- Currently in the process of drafting my own novel
- Won First Place in the "America & Me" Essay Contest
Timeline
Water Safety Instructor
Aqua Tots
07.2025 - Current
Henry Ford Academy (11th), Lutheran Westland(9-10)