Course Title: The Way We Live: Humans and the Environment
Department: Anthropology

Email: monglas2@yahoo.com

Education

Master of Arts, Anthropology, (Present)
San Diego State University

University of Hawaii at Hilo, (2006)
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

Experience

City of San Diego, Pool Guard I & II (1999-Present)
Pool Guard of the Year- 2006.
Swim Team Coach: organize and facilitate practice for youths from the beginning to advance competition levels; file paperwork for all swim meets, as well as communicate with parents to keep them involved in their children’s development.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor: Teach all swimming skills to children (and adults) and oversee the safety of all patrons during public swim hours; responsible for addressing the public and managing questions that arise in a knowledgeable professional manner, using language skills in both English and Spanish; file and maintained records, facilitate registration for classes, and manage the cash register.

County of Hawaii, Swim Instructor (2007 Academic Year)
Taught swim lessons for the county of Hawaii Learn-to-Swim program; worked with students from 3 years old to advanced swimmers in learning and advancing swimming techniques.

County of Hawaii, Hilo High School, Water Polo Coach
(2007 Academic Year)
Facilitated daily practices for the Women’s Water Polo Team, focusing on the basics of water polo, as well as rules and regulation; Traveled with the team to all games and tournaments, making sure that each girl was adequately prepared for the game both physically and mentally; worked with many of the girls one-on- one after practice to refine their skills, or even to develop new skills.

Hilo, Hawaii, Lyman Museum Work, Volunteer (Fall 2006)
Took lead in setting up, taking down and packing the exhibit; processed condition reports; assisted executive director at Anna Ranch in Waiamea, Hawaii to record, accession, and curate items in a historic home, as part of a cultural and community preservation project. This process has been ongoing from the fall of 2005 to the present.

South Western Community College, Crown Cove Aquatic Center, Youth Leader & Lifeguard/Teacher’s Assistant (2002-2006)
Lead youth day-camp programs, teaching surfing, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, and Hawaiian canoeing; responsible for providing and engaging students, from ages 6-15, in a safe atmosphere; taught adult classes for college age; responsible for distribution and maintenance of equipment and facilitating group activities for various different types of groups- adults, children, diplomats, administrators, girl scouts, Mar Vista NJROTC, and the general public; registering new students; administered first aid when necessary; all while being responsible for the overall care of the customer.