Dedicated to student success and offering experience engaging individuals of different skill and ability levels. Applies personalized strategies to enhance student learning and increase performance against objectives. Excited to teach, train and motivate students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
Small business I started
Libertyville, IL
06.2021 - 08.2024
Inspected pool for cleanliness before lessons and reported unsanitary conditions.
Promoted classes and facility amenities on social media.
Wiped down exercise mats, weights and equipment prior to and after use.
Assessed swimming skill levels for each student and placed accordingly depending on results.
Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
Coached and encouraged participants during exercises and routines.
Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Deli Worker
Josef's Meats And Deli
Geneva, IL
10.2020 - 12.2023
Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
Trained new employees on deli operations, including food safety procedures and customer service techniques.
Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up equipment and closing registers at the end of shifts.
Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits.
Maintained work areas to reduce potential for illness or injury.
Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
Used mental math and available tools to total materials needed, costs and payments due.
Responded to customer questions regarding product availability.
Cleaned work surfaces regularly throughout shift using appropriate cleaning solutions.
Organized the storage areas for deli products, ensuring that all items were properly labeled and stored according to health department regulations.
Weighed, packaged and priced various meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables for sale in the deli case.
Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Completed orders according to customer preferences, improving patron retention [Number]%.
Lifeguard
Lifetime Fitness Center
Romeoville, IL
04.2021 - 08.2023
Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
Transported injured patrons from location of accidents to safety and medical transportation.
Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
Alerted patrons of storm conditions and directed to exit water immediately during local severe weather situations.
Instructed patrons on proper use of diving boards, slides, ladders.
Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
Delivered basic life support in emergency situations and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
Park Attendant
Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park
Bolingbrook, Illinois
06.2021 - 08.2021
Observed safety protocols at all times while performing job duties.
Maintained cleanliness of public areas by emptying trash cans and picking up litter.
Received comments and complaints and worked to deliver solutions to achieve member and guest satisfaction.
Delivered crucial safety information to patrons and checked machinery before starting rides.
Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL
05-2023
Skills
Water Safety Instruction
Skills Assessment
Class Instruction
Swim Instruction
Rule Enforcement
Child Supervision
Incident Reporting
Lifeguard & Water Safety Training
Adaptability and Dependability
Positive Reinforcement Techniques
Parent Communication
Certified Lifeguard
Strong Leadership
Safety Training
Personalized Instruction
Group and Individual Instruction
Conflict Resolution Abilities
Affiliations
I was a varsity swimmer for four years
I was the student fan section leader at my high school
I was in the nation honors society
I was in the spanish national honors society
I ran track my junior year
I was apart of student council
I was apart of a club called the bengal athletic leadership club at my high school
Accomplishments
Illinois state scholar
IHSA scholastic and southwest prairie all academic awards
departmental academic awards for straight "A" performance in all subject areas
Experiential Learning Specialist at Chamberlain University College of NursingExperiential Learning Specialist at Chamberlain University College of Nursing