Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Sheliya Joseph

Rego Park,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with a diverse background, including a pivotal role at Central Queens YM & YWHA, where I enhanced safety and swim skills as well as in Machane Chodosh where I excelled in student engagement and effective lesson planning, demonstrating leadership and empathy. Proven ability to rapidly assimilate new skills, evidenced by successful transitions across educational, health, and music sectors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard + Swim Instructor

Central Queens YM & YWHA
New York, NY
04.2023 - Current
  • Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
  • Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
  • Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
  • Led swimmer instructional lessons with varying aged participants to share optimal swim techniques and promote strength building.

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
New York City, NY
04.2023 - Current
  • Taught students how to improve technical and artistic abilities with rigorous program of in-person coaching, rehearsals and at-home practice.
  • Discussed child's lesson plans and progress with parents to facilitate new learning opportunities.
  • Created engaging lesson plans using various teaching materials including books, videos, audio recordings.

Sunday School Teacher

Congregation Machane Chodosh
Forest Hills, NY
12.2020 - Current
  • Instructed children aged 4-11 in reading and writing Hebrew, fostering language development.
  • Instructed children on morals and ethics to enhance their communication skills in various environments.

Optical Shadowing

Family Eye Center
Forest Hills, New York
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Examined eyes, under observation, with instruments and pharmaceutical agents to determine visual acuity.
  • Observed abnormalities to identify glaucoma and color blindness.
  • Observed optometrist conducting eye exams and determining prescriptions, including astigmatism in the eyes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

St Johns University
Queens, NY
05-2026

Skills

  • Effective problem-solver
  • Leadership qualities
  • Student engagement
  • Empathy and patience
  • Effective lesson planning
  • Fast learner

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Lifeguard Certified
  • Water Safety Instructor Certified

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Limited

Affiliations

  • Artist
  • Plays Guitar and Piano
  • Loves to bake and cook

Accomplishments

  • Holds a leadership position in the ABA Health Committee, where I coordinate events such as blood drives, influential speakers, etc.
  • Honors Society in St Johns University

Timeline

Optical Shadowing

Family Eye Center
04.2024 - 08.2024

Lifeguard + Swim Instructor

Central Queens YM & YWHA
04.2023 - Current

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
04.2023 - Current

Sunday School Teacher

Congregation Machane Chodosh
12.2020 - Current
  • CPR Certified
  • Lifeguard Certified
  • Water Safety Instructor Certified

Bachelor of Science - Biology

St Johns University
Sheliya Joseph