Sidney Bennie
Clermont,FL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Summary
Biomedical sciences student and national taekwondo athlete with strong leadership, active listening, and clear communication skills. Experience competing, coaching, tutoring, and in patient transport supports a calm, adaptable approach in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Taekwondo Coach/Assistant Instructor
US Taekwondo Institute
Clermont FL
01.2023 - Current
- Worked with students from beginner to advanced levels, teaching younger, inexperienced athletes complex techniques and demanding intellectual maturity in the ring.
- Building trust with students by finding a fine balance between concise, blunt communication and creating a safe, supportive, and encouraging dynamic.
- Collaborated with other coaches to provide comprehensive coaching, resulting in well-rounded athletes and management during chaotic tournament days
- I learned to bridge gaps in understanding, foster trust, and guide students through unfamiliarity with empathy, patience, and clarity.
- Monitored class safety, corrected technique, and enforced rules during training sessions.
Trinidad and Tobago National Team Athlete
Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee and Taekwondo Federation
Clermont, FL
01.2012 - Current
- Trained consistently to maintain peak fitness, agility, and sport-specific performance.
- Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, maintaining a high GPA while excelling in sports activities.
- Followed coaching instructions to refine technique and improve competition readiness.
- Applied discipline to meet conditioning, recovery, and nutrition requirements.
- Maintained focus under pressure during high-intensity bouts and competitive environments.
- Reviewed performance feedback to correct errors and strengthen technical execution.
- Developed strong mental resilience through rigorous training sessions, enabling peak performance during competitions.
General Chemistry Tutor
Private Client
Ocoee, FL
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Guided students through challenging concepts by prioritizing conceptual understanding over memorization to foster deeper comprehension of chemistry.
- Created an interactive tutoring environment that encouraged discussion, idea exchange, and critical thinking, enhancing student engagement and learning ideas freely.
- Strengthened study skills and communication proficiency while developing strategies for producing meaningful learning
- Assessed student understanding of general chemistry concepts and identified knowledge gaps.
- Developed customized lesson plans aligned with coursework, exams, and learning pace.
Physician Shadowing (Anesthesiology, IR, IC)
AdventHealth
Sebring, FL
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Extensive operating room, bedside, and consult observation with physicians including procedures such as para/thoracentesis, nephrostomy tube placement, cardiac catherizations, balloon angioplasty, thrombectomies, embolizations, etc.
Volunteer Patient Transporter
AdventHealth
Sebring, FL
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Escorted patients from registration to the cath lab for procedures and back to their vehicles upon discharge.
- Gained insight into the in-between moments of medical care that impact the patient experience.
- Observing patients as they prepared for, underwent, and exited procedures, I was attentive to how presence and speech delivery affected their emotions.
- Shared brief conversations with patients during transport to distract and comfort them during moments of stress. These exchanges showed me how warm communication meaningfully shapes patient experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2026
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Lake Sumter State College
Clermont, FL05-2023
Skills
- Communication/coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Time-management
- Physical conditioning
- Education
- Leadership
- Adaptability
Timeline
General Chemistry Tutor
Private Client
01.2026 - 05.2026
Physician Shadowing (Anesthesiology, IR, IC)
AdventHealth
12.2025 - 01.2026
Volunteer Patient Transporter
AdventHealth
12.2025 - 01.2026
Taekwondo Coach/Assistant Instructor
US Taekwondo Institute
01.2023 - Current
Trinidad and Tobago National Team Athlete
Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee and Taekwondo Federation
01.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Health Sciences
Lake Sumter State College