Maria Alkhouri
Canberra ,ACT
Summary
My professional goals are to refine my project management and research skills, and to eventually undertake postgraduate studies in areas of Anthropology and Development Studies. I am confident that with my diverse work experience, academic achievements and critical thinking skills, I provide a valuable contribution to these fields.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Teacher
Kingswim Macgregor
10.2023 - Current
- Facilitate swimming lessons for children from the ages of three years old in groups of up to six students at a time, as well as adult beginners classes
- Demonstrating crucial survival skills, building confidence in students in survival rescues and teamwork
- Communicating effectively with students about their improvements and skills, and with parents and caregivers about child needs
- Managing positive behaviour between students, encouraging respect and communication of personal and professional boundaries
- Proactively seeking and implementing feedback from supervisors about quality of lessons and progress of students
- Acquired competence training on cognitive, physical and social developments of children, and about safeguarding children
- Co-managing other classes, providing special attention to children with higher barriers to swimming confidence
- Currently holding a CPR qualification, and qualifications for in-water survival skills (e.g. saving an unconscious person from the water, handling spinal injuries)
Hospitality Worker
Two Before Ten
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Multitasked between customer service, cleaning and the preparation of food and drink
- Professionally handled high pressure environments, memorising various orders and tasks at once
- Demonstrated fast-paced problem solving initiatives, resolving disputes and mistakes effectively
- Handled responsibility for money and a safe.
- Collaborated with teams of up to seven people, communicating between different areas of service regularly
- Adapted to different business locations and processes
After-school Tutor
Private Tutoring
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Tutored students in English, Extension History, and Visual Arts
- Met with both students and parents regarding academic needs of students and areas of interest
- Tutored both one-on-one and in groups of up to three students
- Gave feedback to students about their assessments, developing skills for their HSC exams
- Motivated students towards assignment completion, critical thinking skills and exam writing
Education
Bachelor of Political Science/Development Studies
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT07.2025
High School Certificate
O'Connor Catholic College
Armidale NSW11.2019
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Positive Reinforcement
- Goal Setting
- Inclusivity awareness
- Program Development
- Feedback Delivery
- Creative Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Personalized Instruction
- Emergency Procedures
- Strong Work Ethic
- Memory retention
Hobbies and Interests
- Avid reader, both academically and leisurely
- Visual arts and design
- Creative writing
Timeline
Swim Teacher
Kingswim Macgregor
10.2023 - Current
Hospitality Worker
Two Before Ten
03.2021 - 12.2022
After-school Tutor
Private Tutoring
01.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Political Science/Development Studies
Australian National University
High School Certificate
O'Connor Catholic College
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