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Sam Rhinehart

Davis,CA

Summary

Motivated worker proficient in a variety of workplaces from rock climbing gyms and libraries. Enthusiastic instructor with experience in helping children to develop swimming, rock climbing, and overall safety skills while having fun. Compassionate individual known for effective communication, problem solving, and teaching. Approached each day and each unique lesson with enthusiasm, patience and humor. Handles various duties and assignments. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Rock Climbing Camp Instructor and Desk Worker

Gravity Vault Marin
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Set up, organized, and led activities such as rappel, crate stacking, and slack line.
  • Taught top rope belay courses for both children and adults
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students and parents to further program objectives and overall success.
  • Taught kids ages 6-14 effective rock climbing techniques
  • Developed comfort while working at heights
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.

Student Research Assistant

Vadim Ponomarenko
05.2024 - 09.2024

Me and two of my peers worked on a research project relating to number theory under the supervision of Professor Vadim Ponomarenko. Throughout the project, we...

  • Proficiently used coding software such as Sagemath, VS Code, and Overleaf
  • Analyzed data efficiently in order to make conjectures for future proofs
  • Devised and wrote our own theorems using data we collected
  • Developed skills in coding languages such as Python and LaTeX

Library Student Worker

SDSU
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Checked in and out designated equipment, keys, hand supplies.
  • Assisted students and faculty with SDSU library's resources and website
  • Answered research questions and taught patrons how to utilize our services
  • Became familiarized with numerous databases, the Library of Congress system, and call numbers

Student Intern

Labor Lab
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Completed a variety of tasks to help with the development of the company
  • Assessed and provided assistance on students' career plans
  • Researched and wrote a paper about shifts in industry
  • Learned how to efficiently balance time between school and work
  • Utilized the tools of AI to optimize my research
  • Learned career planning skills to gain clarity on my own goals for my future

Lifeguard

City Of San Rafael
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness at swimming pool and surrounding areas to uphold hygiene standards.
  • Demonstrated rescue techniques and provided first aid

Swim Instructor

City Of San Rafael
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • 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.
  • Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
  • Taught 3 unique skill groups per day

Teacher's Assistant

Nusd
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

UC Davis
Davis, CA
06.2026

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma -

Novato High School

Skills

  • Effective problem-solving
  • Public safety
  • Excellent Communication
  • Leadership
  • Coding
  • Databases
  • Time management
  • Working with children
  • Top rope belay certified
  • Lead belay certified
  • Can teach top rope classes

Additional Information

  • I can consistently climb at a v6-v7 level for bouldering and 5.11c-5.11d level for top rope
  • I have taken routesetting courses through SDSU's recreation center where I learned our gym's setting process and how to set, and was able to set a total of 3 unique boulders

Timeline

Student Research Assistant

Vadim Ponomarenko
05.2024 - 09.2024

Library Student Worker

SDSU
02.2024 - 05.2024

Student Intern

Labor Lab
12.2023 - 04.2024

Rock Climbing Camp Instructor and Desk Worker

Gravity Vault Marin
06.2023 - 08.2024

Lifeguard

City Of San Rafael
07.2022 - 08.2022

Swim Instructor

City Of San Rafael
07.2022 - 08.2022

Teacher's Assistant

Nusd
08.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

UC Davis

Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics

San Diego State University

High School Diploma -

Novato High School
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