Emily Chamberlain

English Literature graduate with over 8 years of experience in customer-facing environments, including teaching swimming to children and adults, lesson planning and organisation, safeguarding responsibilities, and stakeholder communication. Seeking a challenging graduate position that utilises strong communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Based in Colchester with flexibility to work in London or locally.

Swimming Instructor at Colchester Leisure World Swim School (2018-09 – Present)

Delivered swimming instruction to children and adults of varying abilities, maintaining high customer satisfaction and adapting teaching methods to individual learning needs.

Lifeguard at Colchester Leisure World Lifeguarding (2024-08 – Present)

Maintained safety standards in a busy leisure environment, responding rapidly to incidents and ensuring compliance with RLSS lifeguarding procedures.

Level 2 Cover Swimming Teacher at David Lloyd's Colchester (2022-05 – 2026-06)

Demonstrating high adaptability and class management skills.

Level 2 Swimming Teacher at Prince Regent's Swimming Complex (2022-09 – 2024-12)

Successfully balancing rigorous university studies whilst maintaining a part-time swimming teacher position.

Swimming Teacher Assistant at Phoenix Swim Club (2018-05 – 2018-12)

Voluntary trainee work as a Swimming Teacher Assistant for children with special needs.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Literature – University of Sussex (2022 – 2025)

A Levels in Psychology, English Literature, Business Studies – Colchester Sixth Form College (2020 – 2022)

GCSEs in General Education – St Benedict's Catholic College (2015 – 2020)