Alexander Stern

Experience

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  Hockomock Area YMCA

  May 2021 - Sept 2024

  Lifeguard

  - Ensured the safety and well-being of patrons at aquatic facilities, including swimming pools, beaches, and water parks.- Maintained constant vigilance by scanning water and surroundings for potential hazards, unsafe behavior, and distressed swimmers.- Proactively intervened to prevent accidents and enforced facility rules to promote a secure environment.- Possessed strong lifesaving skills, including CPR, first aid, and water rescue techniques, and reacted swiftly and decisively in emergencies to provide immediate assistance.- Effectively communicated safety rules and guidelines to patrons, addressing questions and concerns while promoting compliance.- Collaborated with fellow lifeguards and facility staff to coordinate safety efforts, including rotating watch duties, managing crowd control, and conducting emergency drills.- Maintained accurate records of incidents, accidents, and rescues, ensuring timely and precise documentation. Show less

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  Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology

  Aug 2024 - now

  Learning Assistant

  IST.220 Networking and Telecommunications (Spring 2025)- Guide students in networking concepts such as IP addressing, subnetting, and routing protocols.- Facilitate and assess lab sessions using Cisco Packet Tracer and troubleshooting network designs.- Conducted review sessions to enhance student understanding and exam readiness.IST.140 Java Programming (Fall 2024)- Assist college students in foundational programming concepts.- Support students with Java syntax, object-oriented programming, and problem-solving techniques.- Facilitate group discussions, provide one-on-one tutoring, while reinforcing course material to ensure students grasp core concepts. Show less