Highly motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools,Riverside Elementary
Alexandria, VA
10.2007 - Current
Maintained safe and orderly learning environment in a diverse classroom.
Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
Engaged in relevant professional development workshops to enhance skills in teaching students from various backgrounds.
Provided help to struggling students in small group sessions
Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Assistant Age Group Coach
Nations Capital Swim Club-Alexandria Team
Alexandria, VA
09.1992 - Current
Enforced safety guidelines and rules during practices, and at swim meets.
Motivated athletes to reach their full potential during practices to prepare for monthly competition.
Modified drills according to individual needs while still adhering to overall program goals.
Instructed athletes on proper technique, drills and sportsmanship.
Administered first aid when needed due to injuries sustained during practice or competition.
Monitored athlete's physical and psychological development during practices and competitions.
Coordinated with other coaches to create an effective coaching staff that could work together towards common goals.
Provided feedback to parents regarding their child's progress within the program.
Assisted with the recruitment of new athletes into the program by conducting interviews and assessments.
Evaluated swimmer performances in order to identify areas for improvement or further development.
Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Attended coaching clinics and workshops to stay current with coaching techniques and trends.
Assistant Coach
Potomac Valley Local Swim Clubs
Alexandria, VA
1992 - Current
Managed and coached at the 2015 Eastern Zones Diversity Camp held at University MD.
Contributed to the success of the 2006 USA Olympic Training Center Diversity Select Camp as a member of the coaching team.
Contributed as a swimming coach at Nadar Por Vida (Swim For Life) between 2003 and 2014.
Served as a Deck Assistant Coach on Fitter Faster Tours since 2015
Enhancing the competitive performance of the Down Syndrome Swimming National Team as an Assistant Coach since 2021.
Assistant Facility Manager
Fairfax County Park Authority-GW Recenter
Alexandria, VI
1991 - 2003
Offered comprehensive swim training to community members, tailoring lessons to meet individual needs through both group and individualized sessions.
Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential safety hazards and repairs required.
Monitored building performance to ensure proper functioning of systems, equipment and utilities.
Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding health and safety standards within the premises.
Supervised employees who handle day-to-day tasks such as cleaning, repairs.
Maintained records of preventive maintenance programs for various equipment in the facility.
Organized special events such as family oriented holiday events (swim with Santa, in water Easter egg gather) held in the facility.
Maintained cleanliness and presentation standards to increase appeal of facility.
Inspected equipment, facility grounds, external building structure and systems on regular basis.
Assessed facility operations and employee activities to enforce and adhere to workplace safety regulations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Human Relations- Youth Agency Administration
High Point University
High Point, NC
Skills
Small Group Instruction
Behavior Modeling
Skills Development
Individualized Instruction
Safe learning environment
Training Drills
Improving performance
Swimmer evaluations
Promoting endurance
Individualized and group training
Staff Development
Accomplishments
Invited by Bermuda's Ministry of Education to train PE Teachers in Water Safety Instruction
Received 2019 Nadar Por Vida Coach of the Year for dedication of inclusive swimming
Co-coordinated 2024 Diversity in Aquatics Water Safety Festival held at Howard University
Developed, implemented training programs for competitive swimmers on a developmental level.
Provide private swim/technique lessons for community members at several local and international community pools and private homes
Certification
ARC Water Safety Instructor
USSwimming Coaches and Officials Certification
ASCA Lifetime Member
Certified Pool Operator
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools,Riverside Elementary
10.2007 - Current
Assistant Age Group Coach
Nations Capital Swim Club-Alexandria Team
09.1992 - Current
Assistant Coach
Potomac Valley Local Swim Clubs
1992 - Current
Assistant Facility Manager
Fairfax County Park Authority-GW Recenter
1991 - 2003
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Human Relations- Youth Agency Administration
High Point University
ARC Water Safety Instructor
USSwimming Coaches and Officials Certification
ASCA Lifetime Member
Certified Pool Operator
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