Alyssa Blodgett

Experience

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  Almaden Cabana Club

  Mar 2018 - Jul 2021

  Assistant Swim Coach

  - Led practices for swimmers ages 5-18 during the swim team season (March - July) for 2-3 days per week during the school year and everyday during summer break- Held an average of 8 30-minute lessons per week over summer, focused on stroke analysis and race strategy- Coached at swim meets: provided feedback on stroke technique, race advice, motivational statements, and high fives

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  Self-employed

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  English Tutor

  - Tutored for reading comprehension and writing conventions for 2 transitioning middle schoolers- Discussed character development, literary devices (similes, metaphors, hyperbole, etc.), and themes through novels of students' interest- Provided practice and homework on making inferences and complex sentences, interpreting quotes, and summarizing, all while learning new vocabulary

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  Self-employed

  May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Swim Instructor

  - Taught freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke to children ages 4-10 from beginner to intermediate levels- Held 30-45 minute lessons through in and out of the water instruction- Implemented kicking and breathing drills for younger swimmers (4-6 years)- Focused on proper technique, breath control, and endurance for older swimmers (7-10 years)- Educated on pool safety including strategies for fatigue and safe water entries and exits- Tested for improvement through timed laps for older swimmers and distance navigated for younger swimmers Show less

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  Almaden Cabana Club

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Swim Instructor

  - Taught beginners (ages 2-10) water safety and basic swimming skills- Coached and analyzed the strokes of intermediate and competitive swimmers (ages 9-16)- Maintained a safe and welcoming environment optimal for swimmers of all comfort levels- Invited swimmer and guardian feedback on lesson difficulty, specificity, and clarity- Informed guardians about swimmers' progress, future lesson plans, and further recommendations for improvement- Worked June - August 2022 and June - August 2023 Show less