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Olivia Morse

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Accomplished Swim Instructor at Little Fish Swimming, adept in child development and class instruction, significantly enhanced student swimming skills and safety awareness. Leveraged patience, empathy, and creative thinking to foster strong community relationships and ensure customer satisfaction. Demonstrated proficiency in customer service and child supervision, contributing to program loyalty and repeat business.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Swim Instructor

Little Fish Swimming
05.2024 - Current
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
  • Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with students'' families through open communication channels, fostering loyalty to our program over time.

Babysitter

Families in Fredericksburg
01.2018 - Current
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.

Hollister Sales Associate

Abercrombie & Fitch
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Special Needs Classroom Aid

Freedom Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and behavior modification strategies.
  • Enhanced communication skills for non-verbal children through consistent use of sign language and visual aids.
  • Fostered emotional well-being through active listening, validation, and encouragement during difficult moments or transitions.
  • Developed strong rapport with children under my care, creating an atmosphere of trust that facilitated growth and progress.

Education

Associate of Arts - Education

Germanna Community College
Locust Dale, VA
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Riverbend High School
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Child Supervision
  • Creative Thinking
  • Child Development Understanding
  • Class Instruction
  • Relationship and Community Building

Certification

Early Childhood Care Training Certificate

Timeline

Swim Instructor

Little Fish Swimming
05.2024 - Current

Hollister Sales Associate

Abercrombie & Fitch
09.2022 - 06.2024

Special Needs Classroom Aid

Freedom Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Babysitter

Families in Fredericksburg
01.2018 - Current

Associate of Arts - Education

Germanna Community College

High School Diploma -

Riverbend High School

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