Kathleen Degnan
Charlotte
Summary
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in afterschool programs and swim instruction. Known for strong safety awareness and instructional skills, successfully fostering children's confidence in water while maintaining open communication with parents regarding progress.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Afterschool teacher
Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools
Charlotte
08.2011 - Current
- supervised children in kindergarten through fifth grade, ensuring a safe and engaging environment in afterschool program
- organized and supervised snack time, promoting healthy eating habits and social interaction among children
- supervised children during special programming, facilitating enjoyable and enriching activities that fostered teamwork and creativity
Swim Instructor
Simmons YMCA
Charlotte
05.2021 - 08.2025
- Instructed swim classes for children from toddlers to middle school, enhancing safety skills and building confidence
- Instructed children on essential water safety practices to promote safe swimming.
- Maintained current YMCA certifications in CPR and first aid, ensuring adherence to safety standards
- Communicated regularly with parents about child's progress, fostering strong relationships and support
- Organized equipment for swim instruction.
Education
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC09-2014
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School
Charlotte, NC06-2012
Skills
- Knowledge of water safety Understand and teach the importance of safety in the water
- Understand how to teach needed gradual steps in swimming skills following a swim curriculum
- Able to utilize swim tools in teaching swimming curriculum
- Able to relate to children of all ages and help them to feel comfortable in the water
- Able to communicate clearly with a parent/guardian on their child's progress with swim instruction
- Have a personal strong swimming ability and understanding of basic swim strokes
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Simmons YMCA
05.2021 - 08.2025
Afterschool teacher
Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools
08.2011 - Current
Central Piedmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School