Laura Biggelaar
Melbourne
Summary
Dynamic Swim Instructor with a proven track record at Surrey Park Swim School, enhancing student confidence and swimming skills through personalized lesson plans and engaging activities. Skilled in swim instruction and relationship building, I foster a safe and inclusive environment while maintaining vigilant supervision and enforcing pool safety protocols.
Offering passion for water activities and dedication to helping others learn and grow in swimming environment. Brings basic understanding of water safety protocols and ability to quickly learn and implement effective teaching techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in communication and instruction in the Swim instructor role.
I am an energetic and compassionate individual with natural ability to connect with people and foster positive learning environment. Well-versed in water safety principles and adept at teaching various swimming techniques. Committed to ensuring each student develops confidence and proficiency in water.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
Surrey Park Swim School
05.2025 - 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.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
- Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
Education
No Degree - School Student
Carey Baptist Grammar
Melbourne, VIC12-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Creative thinking
- Relationship building
- Swim instruction
- Adaptability and dependability
- Swimming and water safety
- Continuous learning attitude
- Pool safety
- Student and class monitoring
- Parent communication
- Class instruction
- Inclusive teaching methods
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Surrey Park Swim School
05.2025 - Current
No Degree - School Student
Carey Baptist Grammar