Kali Acquaah

Experience

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Yansa Holistics

  Jun 2016 - now

  Founder

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

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  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

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  KCSB-FM in Santa Barbara

  Apr 2017 - now

  KCSB News Reporter
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  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

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  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.

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  Aqua Sol Swim School

  Mar 2022 - now

  Founder of Aqua Sol Swim School