I would describe myself as a hardworking, dedicated person who cares a great deal about other people. Through collaboration and connections, I am constantly able to thrive and work well alongside others. Meeting new people and using their ambitions to further inspire me has always been a strong attribute of mine, as I am an outgoing and sociable individual. When I find something I am interested in, I pour myself into it and pursue every opportunity to enrich my knowledge. Seeking out charities that are important to me, and volunteering my time with them to help make a difference fulfills me. Since attending college, I have strived to continue this passion by volunteering at both Isenberg Open House events, the Hot Chocolate run, and at a local
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Since then, I was determined to be an excellent swimmer and to transfer this passion to others. I want to help instill my love for swimming in younger kids and dedicate my time towards ensuring that they have the skills to be a good swimmer. Every summer since I was old enough, I have been a lifeguard at the Metrowest YMCA in Hopkinton. Here, I hold a crucial role by monitoring the pool activities and guaranteeing member safety. As a lifeguard you must take responsibility to help prevent incidents, enforce all safety guidelines, and maintain a clean and safe environment. There are hundreds of kids who attend the camp everyday, therefore monitoring the kids in the pool is a huge responsibility. In this role, I am often faced with the challenge of getting kids, and even parents, to follow the pool rules. In order to maintain authority, I need to adapt to each situation and execute the appropriate solution. For example, this past summer I was faced with the challenge of addressing three disobedient teenage boys. While swimming in the deep end, they were continuously holding each other under water and throwing dangerous objects at each other. I immediately and directly handled the situation, explaining the dangers while creating and offering an effective and welcoming resolution. During YMCA camp hours, I balance teaching swim lessons to the campers while also taking shifts lifeguarding. Teaching lessons has been the most rewarding part of my job as a lifeguard because I have the opportunity to make swimming pleasurable for kids while learning the crucial skills for swimming. Due to my 11 years of swim team, I am highly trained to teach anything from learning how to dive, stroke development, or simply swimming across the pool. I teach kids from the age four to the age of twelve. Here, my main priority is to instruct lessons and to teach children how to swim
Since then, I was determined to be an excellent swimmer and to transfer this passion to others. I want to help instill my love for swimming in younger kids and dedicate my time towards ensuring that they have the skills to be a good swimmer. Every summer since I was old enough, I have been a lifeguard at the Metrowest YMCA in Hopkinton. Here, I hold a crucial role by monitoring the pool activities and guaranteeing member safety. As a lifeguard you must take responsibility to help prevent incidents, enforce all safety guidelines, and maintain a clean and safe environment. There are hundreds of kids who attend the camp everyday, therefore monitoring the kids in the pool is a huge responsibility. In this role, I am often faced with the challenge of getting kids, and even parents, to follow the pool rules. In order to maintain authority, I need to adapt to each situation and execute the appropriate solution. For example, this past summer I was faced with the challenge of addressing three disobedient teenage boys. While swimming in the deep end, they were continuously holding each other under water and throwing dangerous objects at each other. I immediately and directly handled the situation, explaining the dangers while creating and offering an effective and welcoming resolution. During YMCA camp hours, I balance teaching swim lessons to the campers while also taking shifts lifeguarding. Teaching lessons has been the most rewarding part of my job as a lifeguard because I have the opportunity to make swimming pleasurable for kids while learning the crucial skills for swimming. Due to my 11 years of swim team, I am highly trained to teach anything from learning how to dive, stroke development, or simply swimming across the pool. I teach kids from the age four to the age of twelve. Here, my main priority is to instruct lessons and to teach children how to swim