Ellianna Birkholz
Leduc County
Summary
Dedicated and vigilant lifeguard with extensive experience as an aquatic instructor, committed to ensuring water safety and providing exceptional service. Skilled in teaching swim techniques to individuals of all ages and skill levels, fostering confidence and safety in the water, in addition to a strong ability to respond swiftly and effectively to emergency situations.. Adept at enforcing pool regulations, maintaining a safe aquatic environment, and providing excellent customer service. Passionate about promoting water safety and eager to contribute expertise to a dynamic team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatic Instructor
City of Edmonton
08.2022 - Current
Extensive experience teaching lessons across all age demographics in addition to experience teaching individuals with special needs. Was selected as team lead for numerous sessions and have mentored new hires transitioning to independent teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta05-2028
High School Diploma -
Millwoods Christian School
Edmonton, AB06-2024
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Listening skills
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Positive interactions with patrons
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Strong administrative skills
- Detail orientated
Certification
- Bronze Star, 12/16/18
- Basic First Aid & CPR C, 12/16/18
- Bronze Medallion CPR A & AED, 06/19/19
- Bronze Cross CPR C & AED, 02/10/22 - recertified 09/20/23
- Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C and AED, 03/05/22
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, 05/01/22
- Swim Instructor/Examiner 10/15/22 - recertified 06/29/24
- Swim abilities instructor 12/12/22 - recertified 11/29/24
- Lifesaving instructors/examiner 03/28/23 - recertified 06/29/24
- Lifesaving CPR Instructor/Examiner 03/28/23 - recertified 06/29/24
- National Lifeguard - Pool 11/14/23
Accomplishments
- Honors with distinctions in Grade 10, 11 and 12
- Valedictorian of Millwoods Christian school graduating class of 2024
- Governor General Award 10/09/24
- Division Student Academic Excellence 10/09/24
- Division Math/Science Excellence award 10/09/24
- Grade 12 Math Award
- Grade 12 Science Award
- Nominated for Schulich Leaders Scholarship
Reference
Rebecca Gibson
Aquatic Programmer - Booster Juice Community Recreation Center in Terwillegar
Rebecca.Gibson@edmonton.ca
780-944-1954
Matthew Bitzer
Director of Youth ministries - Gracepoint Church of God
matt@gracepointchurch.ca
780-236-2489
Timeline
Aquatic Instructor
City of Edmonton
08.2022 - Current
- Bronze Star, 12/16/18
- Basic First Aid & CPR C, 12/16/18
- Bronze Medallion CPR A & AED, 06/19/19
- Bronze Cross CPR C & AED, 02/10/22 - recertified 09/20/23
- Intermediate First Aid, CPR-C and AED, 03/05/22
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, 05/01/22
- Swim Instructor/Examiner 10/15/22 - recertified 06/29/24
- Swim abilities instructor 12/12/22 - recertified 11/29/24
- Lifesaving instructors/examiner 03/28/23 - recertified 06/29/24
- Lifesaving CPR Instructor/Examiner 03/28/23 - recertified 06/29/24
- National Lifeguard - Pool 11/14/23
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Alberta
High School Diploma -
Millwoods Christian School
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