Pauline Rubben
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic for swimming and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
City Of Austin Aquatics Department
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
Private Practice and Contract Massage Therapist
Seize The Day Chair Massage / Zygmont Chiropractic
01.2001 - 01.2019
- Established and maintained steady private massage practice of 7 to 10 private clients per week, via client referrals and PT chair massage 3 days/week with Seize the Day Chair Massage
- Provided clinical deep tissue massage to patients with chronic pain patterns or injuries at Zygmont Chiropractic. Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Caregiver for Alzheimer's and Disabled
Bright Star And/or Always Care Residential Home
2001 - 05.2008
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Owner/ Full Time Self Employed Airbnb SuperHost
Mavens Haven Airbnb
03.2014 - 06.2020
- Established and maintained a Super Host rating as an on-site host for 6 years with almost constant bookings of new and repeat guests hosting culturally and age diverse populations of different parties simultaneously in 3 to 4 different bedrooms as on-site host.
- Enhanced guest experience and satisfaction by offering personalized recommendations for Austin venues, events and experiences and going above and beyond what is standard service for guests.
Owner: The Jewelry Connection
Sole Proprietorship
11.2000 - 12.2005
- Launched and managed low start up cost home based silver catalog jewelry business marketing primarily to school secretaries and teachers netting $6000 in projectid profits from December sales.
- Jewelry sales are seasonal but as hostess numbers grew by so did sales, and profits increased overtime, generating approximately $25,000 in profit annually working PT from home.
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Americus Diamond
10.1985 - 10.2000
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures as per company guidelines.
- Selected and ordered new merchandise which become best sellers
- Provided dynamic service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact and well-honed listening skills.
- Balanced daily sales report
- Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
- Mentored 6 new associates.
Kindergarten Teacher
Maharishi School For The Age Of Englightment
09.1984 - 05.1985
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support in three room community school house.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Head of Water Front Activities and Counselor
Camp Green Cove
06.1980 - 08.1980
- Camp counselor with girls of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to choreograph and instruct 6 campers in a simple synchronized swimming show
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Vincents' Academy And Captain Shreve High
Shreveport, LABachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management, General Studies
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA9 Hrs Child Guidance And Creative Drama -
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXMassage License - Massage Therapy
Lauterstein Conway Massage School
Austin, TXSkills
- Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor, age 16 to 22 and Summer of 2023
- Swim Team, age 7 to 18
- Watsu Water Massage Training, L1
- Largely self employed with proven success as a highly resourceful, creative, adaptable resiliant self starter
- Extensive communication & teaching skills with persons of all ages & diverse cultures in educational, sales and hospitality work experiences
- 23 years experience providing compassionate therapeutic massage, caregiving and/or hospitality services
Certification
- Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor
- Level 1 Watsu Water Massage Certification
Timeline
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
City Of Austin Aquatics Department
05.2023 - 08.2023
Owner/ Full Time Self Employed Airbnb SuperHost
Mavens Haven Airbnb
03.2014 - 06.2020
Private Practice and Contract Massage Therapist
Seize The Day Chair Massage / Zygmont Chiropractic
01.2001 - 01.2019
Owner: The Jewelry Connection
Sole Proprietorship
11.2000 - 12.2005
Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Americus Diamond
10.1985 - 10.2000
Kindergarten Teacher
Maharishi School For The Age Of Englightment
09.1984 - 05.1985
Head of Water Front Activities and Counselor
Camp Green Cove
06.1980 - 08.1980
Caregiver for Alzheimer's and Disabled
Bright Star And/or Always Care Residential Home
2001 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Vincents' Academy And Captain Shreve High
Bachelor of Science - Parks And Recreation Management, General Studies
Louisiana State University
9 Hrs Child Guidance And Creative Drama -
University of Texas At Austin
Massage License - Massage Therapy
Lauterstein Conway Massage School
- Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor
- Level 1 Watsu Water Massage Certification
Ecstatic Dance Community of Austin for 30 years
Free form 5 Rhythms Dance practice created by Gabrielle Roth
Volunteer Services
- 15+ years egular usher for Long Center and Zach Scott
- 2 year volunteer at Lockhart Woman's Prison facilitating Interplay improvisational song, story, movement with Truth Be Told initially.
Hobbies and Interests
- 30+ years weekly practice of 5 Rhythms Ecstatic Dance created by Gabrielle Roth
- Yoga, Pilates, Improv, Storytelling, Performance Arts, Kayaking Hiking, Sailing, Travel, Death and Dying studies
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