Anna Karr
Fort Collins
Summary
Dedicated student with over three years of experience as a swim instructor, including work with children with special needs. Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster confidence, and adapt instruction to meet diverse developmental, sensory, and learning needs. Highly skilled in communicating with children and families, creating safe and inclusive environments, and supporting individual growth. Brings strong leadership, empathy, and problem-solving skills directly applicable to the classroom and school environment, with a commitment to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Swim Instructor
British Swim School
01.2023 - Current
- Instruct swimmers of all ages and skill levels, emphasizing water safety, confidence-building, and progressive skill development
- Deliver both survival-based instruction and stroke development to promote long-term water safety and enjoyment
- Earned lifeguard certification and completed specialized training to work effectively with individuals with autism and other developmental or physical disabilities
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning styles and accessibility needs, ensuring safe and meaningful participation
- Build strong relationships with swimmers and families, fostering trust, confidence, and goal-oriented progress
- Create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that encourages independence, resilience, and comfort outside familiar boundaries
Swim Instructor
YMCA
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Instructed children ages 2–13 and adult learners in both group and private swim lessons
- Provided individualized instruction and consistent support to build trust with swimmers and their families
- Served in a primary leadership role, managing lesson structure, safety, and swimmer progress
- Developed foundational teaching, communication, and safety skills that prepared me for advancement to a role at British Swim School
In-store Grocery Clerk
King Soopers
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Fulfilled online grocery orders and delivered them directly to customers’ vehicles with accuracy and efficiency
- Maintained strong organization and time management to meet service expectations and deadlines
- Exercised problem-solving skills to address order discrepancies and ensure customer satisfaction
- Developed accountability and professionalism through first formal employment experience
- Strengthened customer service and professional communication skills with a diverse customer base
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with a Criminology minor
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado06-2026
High School Diploma -
Peak To Peak Charter School
Lafayette, Colorado05.2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Customer service-oriented
- Certified swim instructor and lifeguard
- Water safety expertise
- First aid and CPR
- Adaptability and dependability
- Child supervision
- Relationship building
- Student and class monitoring
- Personalized instruction
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Lead Swim Instructor
British Swim School
01.2023 - Current
Swim Instructor
YMCA
05.2021 - 11.2021
In-store Grocery Clerk
King Soopers
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with a Criminology minor
Colorado State University
High School Diploma -
Peak To Peak Charter School