Melanie Ferrer

Introduction: I offer the following services: * Spanish Tutor As a child, I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico until the age of thirteen when my parents and I moved to Chicago, Illinois where I went to high school. On my third year as a university student, I spent the whole year as an international student in Barcelona, Spain during which time I was able to visit other parts in Europe. After the amazing eye-opening experience while abroad, I am currently finishing my tourism management courses at UIUC. Since I am done with my dual degree in the area of Spanish, I would love to share my knowledge as a native Spanish speaker. * Swimming Instructor background (aquatics accomplishments and coaching): I. Agency: People to People Sport Ambassador Program Title: United States Ambassador 2008 Date: June 2008 - July 2008 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Summary Details: Recognized & nominated to represent USA in the Youth Friendship Games at Holland. Collaborated with individuals from other countries in swimming techniques. Competed in 10 swimming events medaling in 7 of them. II. Agency: Puerto Rico Swimming Federation Title: Competitive Swimmer Date: August 2007 - February 2009 Location: Arecibo, Puerto Rico Summary Details: Swam 50, 100, 200, 500, 1500-meter freestyle; 50, 100, 200-meter fly, back stroke and breast stroke III. Agency: Carl Schurz High School Title: Assistant Swimming Coach and Competitor Date: September 2005 - November 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Summary Details: Appointed as team captain for Girls' Varsity Swim Team (three years) Customized training schedules for individual swimmers (Varsity and Junior Varsity) IV. Agency: Northside Preparatory High School Title: Recruited Competitive Swimmer Date: January 2006 - August 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Summary Details: Swam off-season for them in their Girls' Varsity Swim Team (two years) V. Agency: Javier Estremera Swimming Team Title: Swimming Assistant Instructor Date: 2002 - 2004 Location: Arecibo, Puerto Rico Summary Details: Instructed 20 swimmers ages 8-15 in various swimming techniques