Melody Pearson
Toronto
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Swim Instructor
City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation
01.2025 - Current
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
- Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Lifeguard-Shallow
Canada's Wonderland
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Enforced safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for all visitors
- Responded promptly to emergencies, minimizing potential risks
- Identified swimmers in distress, providing timely assistance
- Delivered first aid and coordinated emergency support effectively
- Participated in regular training to enhance rescue skills
Helper
Lawn Wizard
04.2017 - 09.2023
- Followed instructions from supervisors and other contractors
- Maintained a positive attitude while working under pressure in stressful situations
- Used hand or power tools to accomplish work according to specifications
- Landscaping
- Yard Clean Ups
- Delivering Flyers
Education
High School Diploma -
David And Mary Thomson C.I.
06.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Responsibility
- Reliable
- Teamwork
- Issue resolution
- Task prioritization
- Conflict resolution
- Positive and professional
- Multi-tasking strength
- Outgoing personality
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll
- Grade 12 Piano Award
- Dr. Shehbaz Butt Award
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certification
- Bronze Cross
- Standard First Aid - CPR - C
- Lifesaving and First Aid Instructor
- Swim Instructor
Awards
- Dr. Shehbaz Butt Award
- Honor Roll
- Grade 12 Piano Award
Timeline
Swim Instructor
City of Toronto, Parks and Recreation
01.2025 - Current
Lifeguard-Shallow
Canada's Wonderland
03.2024 - 09.2024
Helper
Lawn Wizard
04.2017 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
David And Mary Thomson C.I.