- Playing Sports
- Running
- Volunteering with SECA sports programs as a coach for the younger grades
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in Netball and swimming
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Rhiannon Sixsmith
Forest Lake,QLD
Summary
Attentive swim instructor with a proven track record at Stanford Swim School, enhancing swimmer confidence through tailored lesson plans and positive reinforcement. Skilled in water safety and CPR, I foster engaging learning environments while building strong relationships with students and parents. Committed to continuous improvement and adaptable teaching methods for diverse learners.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
Stanford Swim School
01.2025 - Current
- Taught swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels 4 times a week.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and a Blue card to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons and a right to teach children.
- 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.
- Used teaching aids such as kick-boards and diving rings to teach students.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Adjusted lesson pacing according to individual student needs while adhering to established curriculum guidelines, ensuring optimal progress for all learners.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
- Encouraged parent involvement in their child''s aquatic education through regular communication about progress and upcoming events.
- Streamlined class organization by maintaining accurate records of student progress, attendance, and skill assessments.
- Implemented proper safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Mentored and trained new swim instructors on best practices.
- Facilitated teamwork among students during group exercises, promoting peer support as a valuable component of skill development.
- Mentored new swim instructors in department policies and best practices for effective teaching strategies within our program framework.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance students' understanding of swimming techniques.
- Assessed student skill levels at the beginning of each session to ensure proper class placement and maximize opportunities for growth and development.
- Conducted swim instructor training workshops to ensure high-quality instruction across program.
- Maintained clean and safe pool environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Fostered love of swimming, teaching students of various ages and skill levels.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss progress and set goals for young swimmers.
Teaching Assistant
Springfield Lake State School
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Worked here for a week as part of my work experience that my school held.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
- Increased class participation by creating positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Provided feedback on student's work, guiding improvements and encouraging continuous learning.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Managed classroom technology, enabling seamless integration of digital resources into teaching.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
No Degree -
Our Lady's College
Annerley, QLD11-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Child supervision
- Creative thinking
- Professionalism and punctuality
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and dependability
- Swimming and water safety
- Continuous learning attitude
- Rule enforcement
- Pool safety
- Flexible schedule
- Student and class monitoring
- Age-appropriate lessons
- Safety training
- Class instruction
- Equipment organization
- First and CPR instruction
- Stroke techniques
- Private swim lessons
- Public speaking confidence
- Group and individual instruction
- Pool operations
- Adaptability in teaching
- Swim coaching experience
- Lifeguard & water safety training
- Emergency procedures
Accomplishments
- Achieved children moving up into the next level by helping them complete their strokes and buoyancy with accuracy and efficiency.
Interests
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Stanford Swim School
01.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Springfield Lake State School
07.2024 - 07.2025
No Degree -
Our Lady's College
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