Vera Cohen
San Francisco
Summary
Dynamic educator and caretaker with a proven track record at YMCA, enhancing student safety and learning outcomes. Excelled in inclusive teaching methods and bilingual communication, significantly improving students' swim skills and Spanish fluency. Demonstrates exceptional child supervision and first aid proficiency, ensuring a secure and enriching environment for diverse learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
YMCA
08.2023 - Current
- Taught daily swim and safety skills to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Worked with special needs students regularly, adapting to their learning styles and teaching them to swim.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons
- Took notes on strengths and weaknesses of each child ands created report crads.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Child Caretaker
Self-employeed
01.2016 - 02.2023
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment and closely supervising all activities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to better understand each child''s unique needs and preferences.
- Improved children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and learning tools.
- Managed daily routines for multiple children at once, effectively juggling various tasks while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks for children, keeping in mind individual dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Handled conflict resolution among children using effective problem-solving strategies that promoted empathy and understanding.
Private Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Increased student fluency in Spanish through consistent practice and interactive activities.
- Enhanced cultural awareness by incorporating aspects of Spanish-speaking countries'' history, traditions, and current events into lessons.
- Developed tutoring plans using information gleaned from homework assignments, teachers and parents.
Substitute Teacher
La Cometa Playschool
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA11-2022
Skills
- Child supervision
- Early childhood education
- Student and class monitoring
- Safety training
- Inclusive teaching methods
- Group and individual instruction
- First aid and CPR
- Language skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Swim Instructor
YMCA
08.2023 - Current
Private Spanish Tutor
Self Employed
09.2021 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher
La Cometa Playschool
03.2021 - 04.2021
Child Caretaker
Self-employeed
01.2016 - 02.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Seattle Central Community College
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