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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Experience
Volunteering
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Abigail Price

Burntwood,STS

Summary

Driven individual with natural ability to inspire and guide others. Proficient in communication and leadership, with strong background in teaching and coaching. Committed to fostering safe and supportive environment where swimmers can achieve their fullest potential.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Swimming instructor

Walsall Council
Walsall, West Midlands
08.2023 - Current

- Guiding students through different exercises to build strength, endurance and technique

- Ensuring water safety by teaching survival skills such as floating and treading water

- Aiding students in overcoming their fears through the use of encouragement and patience

- Adapting lessons to suit individual learning needs and abilities

Lifeguard/ Recreation Assistant

Walsall Council
Walsall, West Midlands
04.2022 - Current

- CPR, First Aid, Illness and Injury Management Qualifications

- Educating the public on water safety

- Identify and addressing hazards to ensure public and staff safety

- Ensuring personal fitness in order to maintain my role to the best of my ability

- Constantly observing the pool environment to prevent accidents

Lifeguard/ Recreation Assistant

Places For People Leisure
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
08.2021 - 02.2022

- Ensured safety of swimmers by diligent monitoring of pool activities.

- Assisted swimmers in distress, preventing potential accidents.

- Worked flexible shifts including holidays and weekends providing continuous coverage.

- Carried out daily operational checks of equipment for optimal performance.

Education

GCSEs - English Literature

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - English Language

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Mathematics

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Combined Science

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Religious Education

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - History

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Digital Media

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Performing Arts

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Health and Social Care

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2016 - 07/2021

A-Levels - Sociology

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2021 - 07/2023

Level 3 Diploma - Criminology

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2021 - 07/2023

A-Levels - Performing Arts

Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, Staffordshire
09/2021 - 07/2023

Skills

  • Client-Focused approach
  • Creating inclusive learning environment
  • Cultural sensibility
  • Disability swimming adaptation

Work Experience

04/2024

- Work experience at Coombe House Care Home in Liskeard. Learning the role as a Care Provider in an elderly setting while gaining knowledge on safe eating consistency's for those with eating drinking and swallowing difficulties.





07/05/2024 – 24/05/2024

- Work experience as a Speech and Language Therapy Student at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, learning the roles and responsibilities with patients who had been admitted for a Stroke and experiencing Dysphagia. As well as this, learning to find different communication methods for those who cannot use verbal communication due to multiple medical conditions.

Volunteering

05/2019 – 02/2020

- Volunteered to help with baby ballet classes at local dance school, CHB Performing Arts, now known as Legacy Performing Arts.



02/2024

- Volunteered to visit a Stroke Outpatient weekly and offer emotional support and encouragement, whilst also learning about her experiences and recovery. I visited for an hour and a half a week for a 4 week period.




11/2024

- Volunteered at a Woodfield Nursery in Plymouth watching typical and A-typical development in Nursery children. This included a child's speech, gross and fine motor skills. I visited once a week for 4 weeks.

Timeline

Swimming instructor

Walsall Council
08.2023 - Current

Lifeguard/ Recreation Assistant

Walsall Council
04.2022 - Current

Lifeguard/ Recreation Assistant

Places For People Leisure
08.2021 - 02.2022

GCSEs - English Literature

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - English Language

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Mathematics

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Combined Science

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Religious Education

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - History

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Digital Media

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Performing Arts

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

GCSEs - Health and Social Care

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2016 - 07/2021

A-Levels - Sociology

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2021 - 07/2023

Level 3 Diploma - Criminology

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2021 - 07/2023

A-Levels - Performing Arts

Erasmus Darwin Academy
09/2021 - 07/2023
Abigail Price