Bekka Zehr

My first year at this job I worked as a floater. The ages I spent the most time with are older toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten. My second year and this fall, I work as an assistant in the kindergarten room,

• Increased student engagement with dynamic lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
• Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
• Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
• Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
• Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest teaching trends and methodologies, enhancing overall effectiveness as an educator.

This summer was my first experience of being a lifeguard. I originally got my certification for the child care center I work at but then ultimately ended up picking up some extra shifts in my free time.

• Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
• Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
• 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.
• Prevented accidents through regular equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
• Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms, and rip currents.
• Improved response times by conducting thorough lifeguard drills and training sessions.
• Managed first aid supplies inventory, replenishing as needed to ensure availability during emergencies.

My first two years I was being trained in the business while working with customers and other employees. I then earned a higher position since I was working there for a longer period.

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing effective solutions.
• Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts to maintain an organized and efficient workspace.
• Mentored new hires, ensuring they were equipped with the necessary skills to provide excellent customer service.
• Managed challenging customer situations with diplomacy, leading to successful resolutions and minimized negative impact on business reputation.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

I worked with children at the elementary level that was focused around sports. The experience was only two months and I worked as a full time counselor.

• Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
• Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
• Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
• Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
• Fostered a supportive and inclusive environment for all campers, promoting teamwork and respect among peers.