Lara Mitchell
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Recent university graduate with superior work ethic, good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help the team and willing to learn any new skills required. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach to the work environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Interpreter
Halifax Citadel Society
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided accurate miliary drill interpretation for the public and guided tours in both English and French to convey the historical significance of the Halifax Citadel in relation to military, national, and community history.
- Utilized public speaking skills, customer service, and the ability to complete delegated tasks daily.
Part-time French Monitor
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Directed reading and writing activities for French Immersion students ages 4-7 both one on one and small groups, to improve their ability to understand and communicate in the French language.
- Aided French Immersion teachers in the classroom with small group and class activities.
- Engaged with French Immersion students in French daily.
Lifeguard/swim instructor
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Ensured swimmer safety by continuosly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Provided quality instruction to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
Lifeguard/swim instructor
Township of Scugog
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Maintained a clean and safe facility, performing necessary cleaning tasks on a daily basis.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Taught Red Cross swim levels to students of all ages, including adults and todlers.
Swim instructor
SwimKids of Scugog
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Oceanography
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS05.2024
High School Diploma -
Port Perry High School
Port Perry, ON06.2020
Skills
- French and English; read, write, and speak
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Leadership Qualities
- Intermediate Workplace CPR-C
- National Lifeguard- Pool
- Physical Fitness
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
Related Experiences
- 2020- 2024: Member of Alpha Gamma Delta fraternity, holding various leadership positions
- 2023- 2024: Volunteer in Buchwald Algar labs at Dalhousie University
Community Service
- 2018, 2019, Babysitting, tutoring and helping Syrian refugee families
- 2021, 2022, DSU Food Bank operated by Feed Nova Scotia: serving people, organizing/preparing orders
Timeline
Military Interpreter
Halifax Citadel Society
05.2023 - 10.2023
Part-time French Monitor
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
10.2022 - 04.2023
Lifeguard/swim instructor
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
06.2022 - 09.2022
Lifeguard/swim instructor
Township of Scugog
06.2020 - 09.2021
Swim instructor
SwimKids of Scugog
03.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Oceanography
Dalhousie University
High School Diploma -
Port Perry High School
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