Mary Orvin
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Facilitated community engagement and connection among special needs elementary and middle school students at Norfolk Public Schools. Committed to providing a safe beach environment while delivering essential community services as an Ocean Rescue lifeguard. Provided instruction and guidance to other lifeguards, and assisted with training and patron concerns. Provided swim instruction and water safety information for people of a variety of ages. Assisted in planning and holding various social events on campus in Student Government Association.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Norfolk Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted with special education events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Babysitter
01.2023 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Assisted swimmers in distress using appropriate rescue techniques based on individual needs and circumstances.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
Swim Instructor
Great Bridge Hickory YMCA
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Taught swim lessons to people 10 months old to 40 years old
- Provided water safety strategies to children and their parents
- Fostered interpersonal connections among students and helped students grow in confidence both in and out of the water
Lead Lifeguard
Great Bridge Hickory YMCA
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in training drills and provided guidance to other lifeguards regarding company and safety procedures
- Provided solutions to patron complaints, problems, and accomodations
- Performed timely pool chemical checks, ensuring proper levels for a healthy swimming environment.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA05-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Performance improvement
- Energetic and enthusiastic
Affiliations
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
President's List
Awarded President's list for Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 semester for earning a 4.0 GPA for those semesters
Timeline
Volunteer
Norfolk Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service
05.2024 - 09.2024
Babysitter
01.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor
Great Bridge Hickory YMCA
12.2022 - 01.2024
Lead Lifeguard
Great Bridge Hickory YMCA
06.2022 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
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