Ayanna Mason Swim Instructor
Ayanna Mason Cell:------------
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Education
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI
B.S., Criminal Justice 7/2017
Experience
Del Sesto Middle School Providence, RI
English Teacher 9/2018- 4/2019
• Implemented a comprehensible, research-based curriculum through Summit Learning online platform
• Developed and used a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice regularly
• Created and upheld high classroom expectations regarding academic and behavioral performance aligned with school’s mission through
a rigorous curriculum and restorative practices
• Lead school towards a culturally responsive teaching (CRT) model to address the problem of practice in efforts to increase and maintain
rigor by serving on the CRT committee convened by the district and Highlander Institute
• Modeled how to build mutually respectful relationships with students and their families
• Analyzed attendance, behavioral, and academic data to better support and engage students and their families
Brown University Providence, RI
Lifeguard 4/2016- present
• Execute emergency action plans properly and in a timely manner
• Prevent injuries by enforcing pool rules and communicating pool safety
• Maintain daily logs pertaining to pool chemicals and maintenance
• Perform course change for activities including swim, diving and water polo tournaments as well as recreational swim and lessons
• Lead camp session campers and staff through orientation and swim testing
• Ensure customer satisfaction by building professional relationships with members and visitors as well as staff and athletic teams
Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless (Home to Hope) Pawtucket, RI
Program Manager/ Youth Advocate 11/2015- 06/2017
• Managed Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant, controlled budgeted expense and ensured that activities met requirements
• Managed the policy and advocacy committee of representatives from 10 public and private agencies
• Fostered partnerships with agencies and community members
• Developed and implemented recruiting/hiring process for new staff and volunteers
• Created and facilitated training pertaining to unaccompanied youth homelessness with emphasis on LGBTQ youth of color
• Coordinated youth-specific outreach teams deployed across the state daily to make contact, inform and encourage youth to avail
themselves of offered services
• Supervised interns and volunteers to ensure work plans coordinated with the overall direction of targeted workflow
• Utilized databases to identify youth who were accessing services and needed extensive case management
• Provided extensive case management in collaboration with various service providers throughout the state
• Collected and documented data pertaining to internal/external mandated reporting
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Bronx, NY
Aquatics Specialist 6/2015 - 9/2015
• Registered new participants and reported daily stats to headquarters
• Instructed Parents and tots, children, water aerobics, and adult learn to swim classes
• Served as an assistant coach to the swim coach
• Maintained an orderly deck to ensure safety
Oasis Summer Day Camps New York, NY
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard 05/2014 - 08/2014
• Supervised guards and instructors at alternative sites
• Maintained a safe environment for swimmers/campers
• Engaged and taught most reluctant swimmers
• Observed and organized activities of swimmers
• Built confident swimmers
ESF Riverdale New York, NY
Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard 05/2013- 08/2013
• Created and maintained a safe yet fun environment through interactive lessons for all swimmers
• Recognized and responded to emergencies immediately
• Facilitated instructional swim (ages 4-15; Swim levels A-5) according to the Red Cross curriculum
• Provided private lessons for campers including campers with physical and mental dis
• Completed detailed progress reports for each student
Ayanna Mason Cell:------------
Email: ------------
Education
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI
B.S., Criminal Justice 7/2017
Experience
Del Sesto Middle School Providence, RI
English Teacher 9/2018- 4/2019
• Implemented a comprehensible, research-based curriculum through Summit Learning online platform
• Developed and used a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice regularly
• Created and upheld high classroom expectations regarding academic and behavioral performance aligned with school’s mission through
a rigorous curriculum and restorative practices
• Lead school towards a culturally responsive teaching (CRT) model to address the problem of practice in efforts to increase and maintain
rigor by serving on the CRT committee convened by the district and Highlander Institute
• Modeled how to build mutually respectful relationships with students and their families
• Analyzed attendance, behavioral, and academic data to better support and engage students and their families
Brown University Providence, RI
Lifeguard 4/2016- present
• Execute emergency action plans properly and in a timely manner
• Prevent injuries by enforcing pool rules and communicating pool safety
• Maintain daily logs pertaining to pool chemicals and maintenance
• Perform course change for activities including swim, diving and water polo tournaments as well as recreational swim and lessons
• Lead camp session campers and staff through orientation and swim testing
• Ensure customer satisfaction by building professional relationships with members and visitors as well as staff and athletic teams
Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless (Home to Hope) Pawtucket, RI
Program Manager/ Youth Advocate 11/2015- 06/2017
• Managed Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant, controlled budgeted expense and ensured that activities met requirements
• Managed the policy and advocacy committee of representatives from 10 public and private agencies
• Fostered partnerships with agencies and community members
• Developed and implemented recruiting/hiring process for new staff and volunteers
• Created and facilitated training pertaining to unaccompanied youth homelessness with emphasis on LGBTQ youth of color
• Coordinated youth-specific outreach teams deployed across the state daily to make contact, inform and encourage youth to avail
themselves of offered services
• Supervised interns and volunteers to ensure work plans coordinated with the overall direction of targeted workflow
• Utilized databases to identify youth who were accessing services and needed extensive case management
• Provided extensive case management in collaboration with various service providers throughout the state
• Collected and documented data pertaining to internal/external mandated reporting
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation Bronx, NY
Aquatics Specialist 6/2015 - 9/2015
• Registered new participants and reported daily stats to headquarters
• Instructed Parents and tots, children, water aerobics, and adult learn to swim classes
• Served as an assistant coach to the swim coach
• Maintained an orderly deck to ensure safety
Oasis Summer Day Camps New York, NY
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard 05/2014 - 08/2014
• Supervised guards and instructors at alternative sites
• Maintained a safe environment for swimmers/campers
• Engaged and taught most reluctant swimmers
• Observed and organized activities of swimmers
• Built confident swimmers
ESF Riverdale New York, NY
Swim Instructor/ Lifeguard 05/2013- 08/2013
• Created and maintained a safe yet fun environment through interactive lessons for all swimmers
• Recognized and responded to emergencies immediately
• Facilitated instructional swim (ages 4-15; Swim levels A-5) according to the Red Cross curriculum
• Provided private lessons for campers including campers with physical and mental dis
• Completed detailed progress reports for each student