Nadine Barrera
Missouri City,TX
Summary
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. Also i insure everyone around me is happy and staying safe.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
Life Time
Missouri City, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Organized lesson plans according to the individual needs of students.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Assisted in developing aquatic programs for recreational swim classes and competitive teams.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Performed monthly inspections of equipment to ensure it was in good working order.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
- Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Conducted regular safety checks of the facility including chemical levels in the pool water.
- Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Provided first aid when necessary due to minor injuries sustained during lessons.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions related to teaching methods and safety practices.
- Scheduled private lessons upon request from clients interested in more personalized instruction.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Created strategies to help meet needs of mentally and physically challenged swimmers.
- Recognized danger and reacted calmly to mitigate risk.
- Supervised class participants and enforced safety rules and regulations to prevent injury.
Salesperson
Journeys Shoes
Sugar Land, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to meet sales quotas.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in product offerings.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
- Performed regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction with purchases.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective sales plans.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate products or services for their needs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
- Created presentations that showcased company's capabilities and offerings.
- Developed pricing proposals tailored to individual client requirements.
- Sparked social conversations with customers to provide friendly atmosphere and smooth shopping experience.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
- Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
Daycare Worker
Ikids Learning Center
Houston, TX
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated activities to stimulate physical, social, emotional, cognitive growth of the children.
- Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
- Instructed young children in basic educational concepts such as numbers, shapes, colors, letters.
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
- Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculums to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Collaborated with other childcare staff members on planning events or special projects related to childcare services.
- Assisted in developing an emergency plan for responding to medical emergencies or other crises at the daycare center.
- Attended professional development workshops or conferences related to early childhood education topics.
- Provided support during nap times by reading stories or performing other calming activities with the children.
- Responded promptly to any parent inquiries or complaints about the care provided at the facility.
Lifeguard
Galveston Island Beach Patrol
Galveston, TX
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Cautioned swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and entered water for lifesaving measures.
- Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
- Patrolled to identify anyone needing assistance and offered immediate care.
- Administered first aid and CPR in response to life-threatening situations.
- Adhered strictly to emergency action plans.
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.
- Patrolled beach or pool areas on foot and in towers to monitor activities of swimmers and surfers.
- Delivered basic life support in emergency situations and administered CPR to stabilize individuals prior to ambulance arrival.
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
- Checked weather reports to warn public of potential inclement weather and proper safety procedures.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
- Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
- Monitored surrounding environment constantly to watch for potential risks.
- Inspected recreational areas to satisfy cleanliness guidelines and remove debris.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridge Point High School
Missouri City, TX05.2023
Skills
- Child Supervision
- Rule Enforcement
- Stroke Demonstration
- Equipment Inspection
- Class Instruction
- Water Safety Instruction
- Skills Assessment
- Incident Reporting
- Swim Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Adaptability and Dependability
- First Aid and CPR
- Relationship Building
- Certified Lifeguard
- Safety Training
- Safety Rules Enforcement
- Customer Service
- Swim Stroke Techniques
- Student and Class Monitoring
- Group Instruction
- Creative Thinking
- Injury and Accident Prevention
- Personalized Instruction
Certification
- Certified swim instructor , lifetime - 2023
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Life Time
05.2023 - Current
Salesperson
Journeys Shoes
06.2022 - 12.2022
Daycare Worker
Ikids Learning Center
08.2021 - 11.2022
Lifeguard
Galveston Island Beach Patrol
06.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Ridge Point High School
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