Lynn Steben
Fort Worth
Summary
Dedicated swim instructor with 5 years of experience in child development and swim education. Led instruction for children in both private and group settings while specializing in adaptive teaching methods for neurodivergent and anxious swimmers. Strong communication and behavior management skills foster a safe, engaging learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised and cared for children ages 2-9 in home environments
- Supervised children's activities and ensured a safe play environment.
- Facilitated social interaction, emotional regulation, and structured play to enhance child development
- Ensured safety and positivity in environments while fostering open communication with parents
- Customized activities and communication styles to meet individual child needs
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on children's needs.
Lead Instructor
AquaKids
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Promoted to Lead Instructor to mentor new instructors and ensure instructional consistency across classes
- Led swim instruction for children ages 2-14 in private lessons, group classes, and seasonal camps
- Taught classes of up to 4 students while maintaining a safe, engaging, and structured learning environment
- Specialized in working with nervous swimmers, toddlers, and neurodivergent children
- Demonstrated swim techniques and tailored instruction to meet diverse developmental and emotional needs of students
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Corrected instructor technique, lesson pacing, and student engagement strategies to enhance overall class effectiveness
- Maintained professionalism and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Music Education -
Texas Christian University
05-2028
Skills
- Swim Stroke Instruction
- Water Safety
- Lesson Planning
- Group Instruction
- Behavior Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Patience
- Multitasking
- Neurodivergent Children
- Pedagogical skills
Certification
Previous Red Cross CPR Training (renewal planned)
Leadership Experience
Tau Beta Sigma, Focus on Five Liaison, Helped maintain chapter accountability through progress tracking and member encouragement initiatives, Participated in service projects supporting local organizations including the Welman Project, Collaborated with chapter members to support band operations and community engagement efforts
Timeline
Lead Instructor
AquaKids
04.2023 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Music Education -
Texas Christian University