Robin Burr
Homestead,FL
Summary
Dynamic Water Safety Instructor and board leader committed to advancing water safety education. Successful in developing tailored lesson plans for all ages, while enhancing accessibility and community engagement through effective volunteer program management. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate impactful teaching experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Swimming Teacher
Venetian Aquatic Club
Coral Gables, FL
01.2007 - Current
- Begun teaching swimming in 2007 as an Instructor's Aide at the City of Coral Gables Venetian Pool, 2401 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134.
- Completed the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course in 2008 and became a certified Water Safety Instructor.
- Taught every level of swimming offered by the club, from pre-aquatics through Level 6, including training young adults and teens to serve as aides for Water Safety Instructors.
- Oversaw volunteer operations delivering swimming lessons for children and adults during summer and evening hours, enhancing accessibility to water safety education.
- Maintain membership to support club initiatives; specializing in private lessons for adults and children since 2018, fostering individual skill development.
- Joined club to support mission of teaching water safety and swimming skills, later became active Board member influencing club decisions and operations.
- Served in multiple Board leadership positions, including Vice President and President from 20152017.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Business
Miami-Dade College
01-1977
Skills
- Highly organized, with excellent interpersonal skills and strong teaching abilities Proficient in developing and implementing effective teaching techniques to support learning and engagement
- Curriculum development
- Water safety
- Swimming instruction
Personal Information
Title: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
AWARDS
5, 10 and 15 year membership pins from the American Red Cross
Timeline
Volunteer Swimming Teacher
Venetian Aquatic Club
01.2007 - Current
Bachelor Degree - Business
Miami-Dade College