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Overview
Work History
Education
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Honors and Certifications
Community Service
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Sarah Covey

Kissimmee

Summary

Highly organized and motivated professional with exceptional time management and organizational skills. Thrives in high-pressure situations, including hostile or emergency scenarios, where maintaining a calm demeanor and implementing effective solutions are crucial.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Mater Palms Academy
08.2022 - Current

Fourth Grade ELA Teacher

  • Assign reading and homework with reasonable deadlines and detailed instructions
  • Coach students, offering one-on-one tutoring to improve linguistics and pronunciation
  • Create exciting lessons on course material to educate and engage students in classroom
  • Combine discipline plan with effective measures and lesson plans to increase concentration, participation and progress student accountability

Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Company
03.2019 - 08.2022

Attraction Host

  • Work swiftly to handle and resolve emergency situations to create safe environment for guests and cast members
  • Answer guest queries and satisfied customer concerns to improve overall customer satisfaction
  • Perform safety checks and follows safety procedures of the ride throughout the day
  • Load and unload guests from attraction quickly and efficiently to enhance flow of guests through attraction


Lifeguard

  • Identified emergency situations or potential drownings and responded accordingly
  • Monitored behaviors for safety violations and intervened to provide a safe and secure environment for guests
  • Participated in monthly training courses for continuous learning opportunities and improved life saving manuevers
  • Delivered basic life support in emergency situations
  • Administered CPR to stabilize individuals and prepare for ambulance transport


Driver

United Parcel Service
09.2018 - 01.2019

Package Delivery Driver

  • Efficiently handled the pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle before leaving the company premises
  • Safely drove company trucks for local and intrastate pick-ups and deliveries
  • Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times
  • Provided quality customer service through positive and professional interactions

Operations Manager

Taylor Mill Swim Club
04.2006 - 08.2018

General Manager of Operations

  • Hired, supervised, and developed all pool personnel to ensure staff was well trained thereby creating a safe environment for guests
  • Performed pool maintenance; which included vacuuming pools and checking chemicals
  • Performed administrative functions such as managing staff, scheduling employees, and completing payroll
  • Redesigned the group swim lesson program for club members as well as redesigned, scheduled, and taught private swim lessons

Aquatic Coordinator

Silverlake “The Family Place”
01.2015 - 07.2015
  • Coordinated the Swim America program alongside twenty swim instructors
  • Marketed and promoted the program to daycares and elementary schools in the area
  • Answered inquiry emails and gave swim lesson tests to potential clients for level placement
  • Hosted and ran a competitive swim team during the summer for over seventy five children

Therapeutic Recreation Intern

Sarasota County Government
07.2014 - 10.2014
  • Engaged with participants to encourage involvement in different recreational activities
  • Planned therapeutic and recreation activities aligned with abilities, interests and therapy objectives
  • Led and instructed group sports, crafts and other activities
  • Assisted the Special Olympics Organization with hosting a kickball tournament for adults with disabilities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Administration, Coaching

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
12.2014

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Emergency Response
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Staff Management
  • Computer Skills

Honors and Certifications

  • CPR/First Aid/AED, 03/2006, Present
  • Kentucky Recreation Parks Society publication of my college senior thesis on the Physical and Behavioral Effects of Aquatic Therapy for Children with Autism., 03/2014
  • Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Work Ethic Diploma
  • Amy L. Verst Scholarship for leadership, ethical responsibility, kindness, and the spirit of perseverance.

Community Service

Volunteer Firefighter

Campbell County District One - Volunteer Firefighter

  • Trained to perform rescue tasks which include; the "jaws of life" vehicle rescue and forced entry with battering ram
  • Performed fire control maneuvers like venting which releases built up smoke and heat while providing clarity and visibility to continue to fight the fire
  • Responded to emergency calls as needed


Volunteer Animal Shelter Worker

  • Performed routine maintenance to provide kennel cleanliness
  • Ensured regular feeding and grooming performance

Timeline

Teacher

Mater Palms Academy
08.2022 - Current

Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World Company
03.2019 - 08.2022

Driver

United Parcel Service
09.2018 - 01.2019

Aquatic Coordinator

Silverlake “The Family Place”
01.2015 - 07.2015

Therapeutic Recreation Intern

Sarasota County Government
07.2014 - 10.2014

Operations Manager

Taylor Mill Swim Club
04.2006 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Administration, Coaching

Eastern Kentucky University
Sarah Covey