Olivia Hove
Brookings Swim Club
Brookings,South Dakota
4
years of professional experience
Dedicated and dependable leader with extensive experience in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). I am passionate about empowering students and helping them grow into confident students while also creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected. I am known for my strong communication skills, flexibility, and for my ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. I bring a patient and supportive approach, as well as a genuine commitment to service, leadership, and making a positive impact.
Work History
Swimming Lessons Instructor
4 Years 6 Months- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to foster skill development and build confidence.
- Demonstrated water safety techniques, enhancing student safety during lessons.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to encourage skill development and confidence.
- Utilized effective communication skills with both parents and children throughout the duration of lessons.
- Instructed group and private lessons, fostering a positive and safe learning environment.
Adaptive PE Night
1 Year- Coordinated Adaptive PE Family Night to promote inclusivity for students with disabilities and strengthen community engagement.
- Coordinated the Adaptive PE Family Night during Disability Awareness Week to promote inclusion.
- Developed community-wide event for all students and families in Brookings School District, fostering awareness and inclusion.
- Collaborated with teachers and student volunteers to run adaptive activity stations tailored to a wide range of ability levels.
- Advocated for more Adaptive Physical Education opportunities in schools across the Brookings School District and ensured students with disabilities felt included and supported in gym classes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Family And Consumer Science
High School Diploma
- 3.66 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: Swimming (2015-2026)
- Extracurricular Activities: Softball (2013-2026)
- Extracurricular Activities: FCCLA (2020-Present)
- Extracurricular Activities: Educators Rising (2023-2026)
- Extracurricular Activities: FCA (2018-Present)
- Awarded the BHS FCCLA Voice for Change Award (2025 & 2026)
- Awarded Most Inspirational Athlete for Girl's Swimming (2024-2026)
- Awarded the Brookings Swim Club Spirit Award (2024)
- Awarded the Bobcat BEST Award (2024)
- Awarded the Bobcat Core Values Award (2023)
- SD FCCLA High School Scholarship Recipient
- SD Youth Foundation- Teens as Teachers Scholarship Recipient
- U.S Presidential Scholars Program Candidate
Skills
Accommodating
Strong Communicator
Flexible
Patient
Dependable
Inclusive
Timeline
Adaptive PE Night
03.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Swimming Lessons Instructor
Brookings Swim Club
02.2022 - CurrentRead More
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science from Family And Consumer Science
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Brookings High School
High School Diploma
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