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paola pena

Glencoe,MN

Summary

A Teacher Assistant offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Swim Instructor

City of Glencoe
06.2024 - Current
  • Increased overall client satisfaction by maintaining open communication with parents and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Continually updated personal knowledge of swimming techniques and, ensuring the highest quality of instruction possible for clients.
  • Taught students pool and water safety guidelines.
  • Expanded clientele base through effective marketing strategies such as social media promotions and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Facilitated stroke refinement for advanced swimmers by closely analyzing technique issues and providing targeted guidance.
  • Provided a comfortable learning environment for students with diverse needs, adapting teaching techniques accordingly.

In-Home Nanny

Care.com Inc
02.2024 - Current
  • Boosted language development through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging conversations with the children.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Supported families by managing household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and errand running.
  • Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
  • Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
  • Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
  • Managed schedules efficiently, coordinating extracurricular activities and transportation needs for the children.
  • Encouraged creativity through arts and crafts projects fostering fine motor skill development.
  • Improved children''s social skills by organizing playdates and group outings.
  • Supported potty training process using gentle encouragement techniques leading to successful milestones achievements.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.

Soccer Coach

Glencoe Silver Lake School District
09.2023 - Current
  • Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
  • Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.


Lifeguard

City of Glencoe
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
  • Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
  • Handled incident reporting accurately and efficiently, documenting any occurrences that required intervention or assistance from lifeguard staff.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in lifeguarding and water safety education.
  • Earned Water Safety Instructor certification.

Education

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN

High School Diploma -

Glencoe Silver Lake
Glencoe, MN
06-2021

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Patience and empathy
  • Child supervision
  • Pool safety
  • CPR certified
  • Strong work ethic
  • Toddler engagement techniques
  • Motivational leadership style

Certification

  • CWSI-Certified Water Safety Instructor
  • certified CPR/AED

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Private Swim Instructor

City of Glencoe
06.2024 - Current

In-Home Nanny

Care.com Inc
02.2024 - Current

Soccer Coach

Glencoe Silver Lake School District
09.2023 - Current

Lifeguard

City of Glencoe
06.2021 - 08.2023

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Ridgewater College

High School Diploma -

Glencoe Silver Lake

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