Melody Eastwood
Lincoln,CA
Summary
At Auburn Recreation District, I excelled as an Assistant Synchronized Swimming Coach, enhancing team trust and success rates through adaptive coaching and life skills teaching. My approach, blending patience, empathy, and conflict resolution, significantly boosted athlete performance and fostered a positive, motivating environment. I plan to use those same skills as a Special Education Instructional Assistant.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Synchronized Swimming Coach
Auburn Recreation District
03.2021 - Current
- Provided a safe and inclusive space for athletes to express their emotions, concerns or challenges; leading to increased trust within the team.
- Created engaging practice sessions that challenged athletes mentally as well as physically while incorporating elements of fun into their routine.
- Established a positive and motivating team environment, fostering strong relationships among athletes and coaching staff.
- Assisted athletes in setting realistic goals and developing action plans to achieve them, increasing overall success rates.
- Guided swimmers through mental preparation techniques leading up to important events which aided in boosting their confidence levels and improving performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Placer High School
Auburn, CA06.2007
Skills
- Life Skills Teaching
- Patience and Empathy
- Adaptive Coaching Style
- Instructional support
- Conflict Resolution
- Autism understanding
Timeline
Assistant Synchronized Swimming Coach
Auburn Recreation District
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Placer High School
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