Kerry Chambers

Lifeguard/Instructor

District of Port Hardy

Port Hardy, BC

07.2009 - 06.2023

Ensured the safety and well being of the public during various swim sessions.
Used training and medical supplies to examine injured people and administer first aid.
Collaborated closely with team to identify issues and quickest methods for remediation.
Monitored behaviors that could become safety concerns and took steps to prevent escalation which could lead to harm or injury to individuals and or bystanders.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Calm and patient approach in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Utilized child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Negotiating the challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs and capabilities.
Behavior intervention.
Experience with individuals with intellectual, physical, and behavior challenges of various ages and needs.
I have many years of experience working with individuals and groups who face learning challenges due to Autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and developmental disorders such as ADHA and ADD.
Coached SOBC programs such as swim club, club fit, and FUNdamentals.