Kali Acquaah

Kali Acquaah

Camp Counselor | West African Dance Teacher | Lifeguard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder of Aqua Sol Swim School

  • Education

    • Peralta City College

      2013 - 2015
      General Education

      Activities and Societies: phi theta kappa international academic honors society | Haitian Dance program at Laney College | Peer outreach and leadership through public speaking

    • Marymount California University

      2012 - 2013
      N/A Freshman

      Activities and Societies: President of Black Student Union | Admissions Assistant to Housing Office

    • University of California, Santa Barbara

      2015 - 2018
      Sociology Social Sciences | Broadcast Journalism
  • Experience

    • Camp Winnarainbow

      Jun 2008 - Jun 2016
      Camp Counselor | West African Dance Teacher | Lifeguard

      • Lifeguard and counselor for live away performing arts summer camp• Nurturing and monitoring young girls sleeping away from home for the first time• Instructing in West African Dance

    • The Berkeley Tennis Club

      May 2013 - Mar 2020
      Swimming Instructor | Master and Youth Swimming Coach

      • Coach for the masters and youth club team • Private Swimming Instructor for adults and children of all ages • Organizing and facilitating pool games and events, fun and safe for the whole family

    • Project Avary

      Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
      Counselor | Swim Instructor

      Project Avary is nonprofit organization committed to uplifting youth with incarcerated parents. • Teaching swimming as a therapeutic healing modality for life• Head Counselor

    • UC Santa Barbara

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2018
      UCSB Recreational Aquatic Staff

      • Opening and closing pool facility -- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for patrons • Taught stroke development and primary skills to children ages 3 -7+ years of age• Ensuring a trustworthy relationship with children and parents • Lifeguard -- Effective vigilance and enforcing pool policy

    • TV Santa Barbara

      Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
      Intern at TVSB

      • Personal assistant and intern to station host, Susan Allen• Managed aspects of behind the scenes technical work, including sound and lighting. Assisted and directed television guests during live broadcast• Efficiently worked amongst fast pace television atmosphere

    • Yansa Holistics

      Jun 2016 - now
      Founder

      Marketing for family business guided by a passion for health and well-being.

    • The Berkeley School

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      Academic Consultant

      • Consultant for private middle school administration on implementing methods of injustice awareness • Enhanced teaching methods and curriculum for middle school students through leading conversations about racial subtleties and bias within an institutional setting • Created an accessible curriculum and inclusive setting for students with learning differences

    • KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara

      Apr 2017 - now
      KCSB News Reporter
    • La Cumbre Country Club

      Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
      Swimming and Yoga Instructor

      • Teaching a weekly yoga class for beginner to intermediate students of all ages and athletic backgrounds • A swimming coach and private instructor to both children and adults. Analyzing and implementing strategies for competitive swimmers to improve event time• Successfully interacted in a diverse environment, maintained a professional demeanor, and established good relationships with members / families • Beach Lifeguard for connected beach club

    • Vista del Monte

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Fitness and Aquatics Specialist

      • Working with seniors to aid longevity and happiness through health and wellness• Leading strength and mobilization training classes such as yoga, TRX, and seated weight training• Receptionist at the front desk, greeting members and assisting in office administrative work• Customized both rigorous and gentle movement aqua aerobic classes for arthritis and limited mobility• Yoga movement classes using a combination of chair yoga, focused breathing, and inner awareness techniques.

    • Aqua Sol Swim School

      Mar 2022 - now
      Founder of Aqua Sol Swim School
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Yoga Specialty Certification

      CorePower Yoga
      Jun 2018
    • Swimming Instructor Certification

      American Red Cross
      Feb 2018
    • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate

      American Red Cross
      Sept 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by Black Student Union on Jun 2013
      Black Student UnionAssociated with Kali Acquaah