Samuel Meyer
Fairfax Station,VA
Summary
Resourceful and well-merited Climbing Instructor, Woodworker and English Tutor with enthusiastic teaching style to engage students of all ages. Skilled in a variety of woodworking methods as well as designing hands-on activities in support of individual learning goals for students in both climbing and language. Offering track record of creating lesson plans that promote improved subject understanding.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Woodworker
Self
Fairfax Station, VA
06.2018 - Current
- Self taught
- Demonstrate knowledge in wide array of different woodworking equipment such as saws and lathes.
- Constructed 300+ custom ordered wood projects for customers.
- Chose appropriate lumber and supplies for 300+ projects based on wood species, project type, client needs and budgets.
- Inspect and maintain equipment to repair and keep in peak condition.
Instructor
Sportrock Climbing Centers
Sterling/Alexandria, Virginia
05.2021 - Current
- Teach classes such as Open Climb, Introduction to Rock Climbing, and Basic Skills
- Administer top-rope belay and lead climbing tests to ensure each guest is using safe practices.
- Emphasize safe practices when climbing in the gym though doing safety checks.
- Instruct wide range of ages from 4 to 65.
- Became proficient in use of Rock Gym Pro, software used for transactions and check-ins in the gym.
English Tutor
ENGin
08.2021 - Current
- Work one on one with young Ukrainian student.
- Develop specific lesson plans on per-meeting basis.
- Connect with student via normal conversation instead of 'by the book' instruction
- Improved students' skills in English by applying meta-linguistic, repetition and reframing feedback techniques during conversation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paul VI Catholic High School
Fairfax, VA05.2018
No Degree - Social Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VABachelor of Science - Criminology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA05.2022
Skills
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Positive Role Model
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Dependable and Responsible
- Persistent and Driven
- Attention to Detail
Languages
German
Limited Working
Hobbies
Sport Climbing (Lead and Top Rope)
Bouldering
Film Photography
Film Development and Scanning
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
“Learning never exhausts the mind.” ~Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
Timeline
English Tutor
ENGin
08.2021 - Current
Instructor
Sportrock Climbing Centers
05.2021 - Current
Woodworker
Self
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Paul VI Catholic High School
No Degree - Social Sciences
Northern Virginia Community College
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
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