Sonora Shaffer
Centreville,MD
Summary
To become a swim instructor and certified life guard at the Queen Anne's County Family YMCA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Swim Coach
Shomen Swim Team
11.2021 - Current
- Helped prepare students for competitive meets across MD/DE.
- Guided students through swim strokes and strategies to increase stamina.
- Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for students as young as 6 years old.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
Babysitter
Sarah Culver & Marina Fevola
12.2018 - Current
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Engaged children individually to build positive relationships.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Eastpoint Church
06.2021 - Current
- Served as a role model for children by teaching how to learn, grow and serve as part of church.
- Maintained appropriate communication with parents and church leadership regarding child activities and incidents.
- Reinforced policies for use of check-in and check-out technology.
Ice Cream Artist
Sugar Doodles
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
Education
Churchville Christian School
Graduation Date May 2025Skills
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Swim Instruction
- Safety Rules Enforcement
- Skilled In Child Engagement and Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Stroke Techniques
- Teaching Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Student Engagement
- Creative Thinking
Additional Information
Competitive Swimmer 2018-present
Member of Shomen Swim Team
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Ice Cream Artist
Sugar Doodles
05.2022 - 10.2022
Assistant Swim Coach
Shomen Swim Team
11.2021 - Current
Children's Ministry Volunteer
Eastpoint Church
06.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Sarah Culver & Marina Fevola
12.2018 - Current
Churchville Christian School