Maya Sussman

Instructed Level 1 children (ages 2-6) in the water

• Taught swimming basics to ensure their safety and build confidence before advancing to the next age group
• Supported children through challenging swimming experiences, introducing them to new environments and movements while ensuring their emotional and physical safety
• Created a fun and comfortable environment for swim lessons

I Coach Lebanon Group 6 Special Olympics Swim Team

• Taught the Special Olympics team the basics of swimming while being in the water, doing it myself with them
• Did many different drills, writing different activities for each practice, making sure they were learning the basics of swimming while keeping it fun and catering to their needs
• Conducted one-on-one sessions with each swimmer to reinforce skills and enhance their progress.
• Fostered relationships with swimmers at meets to enhance their experience.

Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Running the register and making sure the math added up at the end of the day.
• Served as primary point of contact, managing customer rushes and providing support during busy periods.
• Trained new hires, ensuring they understood procedures and felt confident in their roles.
• Baking Goods every Friday we opened
• Handled customers with conflicts or issues that needed to be solved

• Coordinated and organized student-driven clubs for special education students, including Special Olympics Track and Field, Bocce Ball, Peer Inclusion Gym, and newly created clubs like Just Dance and Hiking.
• Acted as Special Education ambassadors, promoting inclusivity and awareness within the school community.
• We introduced new Programs for our school to participate in and had meetings with our school's board advocating the need for our schools to participate, like the Polar Plunge.

Developed competitive skills in swimmers, preparing them for events.

• Led team practices, focusing on skill development and teamwork.
• Built trust-based relationships with swimmers to enhance their confidence in the water.
• Engaged with parents to track swimmer progress and set achievable goals.
• Organized swim meets, ensuring smooth execution and athlete participation.