Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Emma Nelson

Spartanburg

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Swim Coach – Summer Swim League

Spartanburg Athletic Club
Spartanburg
06.2025 - Current
  • Lead training for 60+ swimmers (ages 4–18) with an emphasis on skill development and team unity.
  • Supervise assistant coaches, coordinate meets, and maintain communication with families.

Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach

Spartanburg High School
Spartanburg
08.2023 - Current
  • Support team development through skill instruction, game planning, and individual coaching.
  • Assist with practice execution, match strategy, and logistical coordination.

Biology Teacher

Spartanburg High School
Spartanburg
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop differentiated lesson plans and conduct assessments for College Prep, Advanced, and Honors students.
  • Facilitate inquiry-based instruction, lab work, and activities to promote engagement and understanding.
  • Collaborate with administrators, fellow educators, and families to support student success.

Graduate Assistant Swim Coach

Converse University
Spartanburg
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed training programs and supported NCAA Division II swim team athletes in academic and athletic performance.
  • Mentored student-athletes and assisted with recruitment, meet preparation, and athlete wellness.

Age Group Swim Coach

Aiken-Augusta Swim League
Aiken
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Designed and led practices for stroke groups (ages 10 & under); emphasized technique and aerobic training.
  • Managed dryland training and monitored swimmer progress and meet performance.

Mammal Zookeeper Intern

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Columbia
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided husbandry and behavioral enrichment for species including lions, baboons, tigers, otters, koalas, and bears.
  • Maintained animal habitats and assisted with educational interactions for guests.

Dolphin Lab & Field Research Intern

Savannah State University
Savannah
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Conducted dolphin-human interaction surveys and photo identification research.
  • Collected and managed behavioral data in both field and lab settings.

Lab & Field Research Intern

Dolphin, Savannah State University
Savannah
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Conducted dolphin-human interaction surveys and photo identification research
  • Collected and managed behavioral data in both field and lab settings.

Lifeguard / Pool Manager / Head Swim Coach

Augusta Country Club
Augusta
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Managed lifeguard team and pool operations including safety, scheduling, and training
  • Designed stroke instruction and seasonal swim training for 60+ youth swimmers
  • Communicated with parents and collaborated with local teams to enhance programming.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching – Secondary Science

Converse University
Spartanburg, SC
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, NC
01.2019

Skills

  • Curriculum design and development
  • Laboratory management
  • Data analysis
  • Team building and management
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Communication skills
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Experimental design
  • Training program development
  • Athlete recruitment and performance analysis
  • Event coordination and practice planning
  • Motivational techniques in coaching

Affiliations

UNC Asheville Laurels Honors Scholar

UNCA NCAA Division I Women’s Swim Team 2015 – 2019

- Top 20 Finisher in Coastal Collegiate Swim Association Championships (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)

Certification

Heartsaver® CPR AED

American Heart Association – Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Systems

Issued: June 2024 | Expires: June 2026

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Swim Coach – Summer Swim League

Spartanburg Athletic Club
06.2025 - Current

Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach

Spartanburg High School
08.2023 - Current

Biology Teacher

Spartanburg High School
08.2022 - Current

Age Group Swim Coach

Aiken-Augusta Swim League
06.2021 - 08.2021

Graduate Assistant Swim Coach

Converse University
01.2020 - 05.2022

Mammal Zookeeper Intern

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
08.2019 - 12.2019

Dolphin Lab & Field Research Intern

Savannah State University
05.2019 - 07.2019

Lab & Field Research Intern

Dolphin, Savannah State University
05.2019 - 07.2019

Lifeguard / Pool Manager / Head Swim Coach

Augusta Country Club
01.2012 - 01.2018

Master of Arts - Teaching – Secondary Science

Converse University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of North Carolina at Asheville

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