Social Studies Substitute Teacher, Aquatics Director
Resume:
JEFFREY ALEXANDER PORTER
*** ****** ******, *** *****, Springfield, NJ 07081
*************@*****.***
Dedicated, goal oriented professional with experience in management, customer service, education and not-for-profits. A compassionate leader who adapts style to the individual and situation. Hard-working team player who improves team performance and results, especially in challenging and turn around situations. Flexible, adaptable, and versatile approach to addressing a variety of business challenges. Fast learner with a curious mindset. Key skills include:
Organization and time management; initiative prioritization and project management
Leadership and management, including coaching and stakeholder engagement
Innovative and critical thinking, especially for creative problem solving
Information analysis and interpretation for quick identification of relevant issues
Relationship-builder and communicator with diverse populations, both individually and groups
Microsoft Office, Daxko, and educational software PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
South Orange Maplewood School District, Maplewood, NJ 2012-2014 & 2021-present Substitute Teacher
Teaches a variety of subjects to grades K-12 among eleven district schools
Executes lesson plans and co-teaches as required The Connection, Summit, NJ 2015-2022
Aquatics Director 2019-2022
Hired, trained, reviewed and deployed 60 staff members
Scheduled, staffed, and supervised 150 lessons per week
Organized and supervised a variety of aquatic programs such as swim lessons, aquatic exercise lessons, competitive teams, camps, and parties; revised a number of programs to improve customer centricity
Revived aquatics program after pandemic and added 10 new programs and increased participation
Managed and improved effectiveness and efficiencies of all daily pool operations including opening
/ closing, maintenance and payroll
Analyzed and updated swim lesson curriculum to improve student growth, learning & improvement
Created and maintained COVID-compliant classes, services and operations throughout the pandemic Assistant Aquatics Director 2016-2019
Managed and processed payroll
Oversaw private lessons, including scheduling, staffing and organization
Conducted all pool maintenance
Assisted Director on all aquatics projects and recruitment Lifeguard and Swim Instructor 2015-2016
Oversaw the health and safety of the swimmers
Taught swim lessons and monitored student progress and development Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School, Hillside, NJ 2014-2015 Teacher of Social Studies
Taught 7th grade Social Studies to 120 students including special education students
Created and executed lesson plans based on Common Core Standards Maplewood Recreation Department, Maplewood, NJ 2006–2016 Head Lifeguard Maplewood Community Pool (Seasonal) 2009-2016
Supervised 60 lifeguards for swim lessons and rotation duties
Planned pool party events for five community elementary and middle schools
Managed weekly timesheets and payroll
Coached 15–18-year-olds on the Maplewood Pool summer swim team Lifeguard and Swim Instructor 2006 – 2009
Oversaw the health and safety of the pool patrons
Taught swim lessons and performed pool maintenance JEFFREY ALEXANDER PORTER
619 Morris Avenue, 2nd Floor, Springfield, NJ 07081
*************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Kean University, Union, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Education & Bachelor of Arts in History 2014
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA: 3.7); Dean’s Honor List every semester 2010-2014 Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
NJ Teacher Certificate K-6, Social Studies 5-8
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First-Aid, and AED MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS
Lambda Alpha Sigma Academic Honors, Kean University
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Kean University
United States Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award, Columbia High School
(for displaying courage, poise, self-confidence, and leadership)
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