Alexis Rae Chapa
Denton,TX
Summary
Dedicated graduate student (3.8 GPA) interested in applying over 10 years of both professional and academic experience in multiple realms of performance (including exercise and music) to a CPMC-focused role geared towards enhancing the mental well-being of others. Experienced in curriculum and program development, developing genuine connections with clients, utilizing effective self-discipline, and employing innate creativity to adjust and refine the client's path towards success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Texas Kinesiology Dept.
Denton, TX
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assist in instructing UNT's undergraduate weight training and conditioning course (which included both lecture in a classroom setting, as well as application in UNT's rec center).
- Assist Kinesiology professors within the undergraduate Sociology of Sport course (KINE 2050), as well as the Motor Behavior course (KINE 3125).
- Create and grade quizzes and assignments, create PowerPoint presentations, and manage classroom attendance and cooperation.
- Enforce a cohesive, non-judgemental, and motivational atmosphere that allows students to grasp material with ease and enthusiasm.
Personal Trainer "Empowered Soul Fitness"
Self-employed
Laredo, TX
04.2017 - 07.2022
- Began a personal training business titled 'Empowered Soul Fitness' in Laredo, Texas in 2017 out of my home gym.
- Designed, decorated, and marketed/promoted a personal training environment centered around building confidence and self-efficacy within individuals seeking to improve their fitness (allowing them to become 'Empowered Souls').
- Aided individuals of all fitness levels in maintaining optimal physical health through developing workout programs that cater to each of their unique goals.
- Utilized exercise knowledge (from both firsthand experience and university education) to teach proper technique and execution of workouts, especially in regards to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and bodybuilding.
- Remained a source of unyielding encouragement and moral support.
Drum and Voice Instructor
Flat 5 School of Music
Laredo, TX
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Developed lesson plans, and utilized effective communication skills to instruct individuals of all ages (children and adults) on how to read written music, as well as perform various classical and modern pieces of music.
- Affably built and established long lasting professional and personal relationships with students, as well as their families.
- Promoted music as an outlet of creativity and enjoyment for students, and enforced discipline and dedication through practice.
- Engaged in teamwork with the other music instructors to have multiple students play as a group, in a band setting.
Church Singer, Drummer and Youth Group Leader
The Bridge Church/Laredo Church of the Crossroads
Denton/Laredo, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Assist the youth by providing a safe, trustworthy environment centered around Christ, which they can rely upon as they experience the trials and tribulations that encompass the process of growing up.
- Serve as a trusted friend with whom the youth may seek advice and look up to.
- Utilize faith, focus, and disciplined practice in order to execute and perform a desired selection of songs every week in the worship band.
Summer School Teacher Aide (seasonal)
Trautmann Elementary School
Laredo, TX
06.2012 - 08.2016
- Helped the instructor schedule her lessons, as well as organize materials, before the start of each school day
- Assisted the teacher in keeping kids attentive and focused on the lesson
- Provided a form of tutoring to children struggling to grasp the material covered in class.
Education
M.S. Kinesiology - Psychosocial Aspects of Sport And Exercise
University of North Texas
Denton05.2024
Skills
- Client Engagement
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Strength Training Expertise
- Leadership Skills
- Creative Collaboration
- Idea Brainstorming
Accomplishments
- Member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at the University of North Texas
- Cum Laude at Texas A&M International University
- Summa Cum Laude at Laredo College
- Member of the Laredo College Honors Program
- 2nd Place at TAMIU Research Conference 2017
- Recipient of the Laredo Community Role Model Award
Certification
- AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant certification in progress
- International Fitness Association Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of North Texas Kinesiology Dept.
08.2022 - 05.2024
Church Singer, Drummer and Youth Group Leader
The Bridge Church/Laredo Church of the Crossroads
09.2019 - Current
Drum and Voice Instructor
Flat 5 School of Music
03.2018 - 08.2022
Personal Trainer "Empowered Soul Fitness"
Self-employed
04.2017 - 07.2022
Summer School Teacher Aide (seasonal)
Trautmann Elementary School
06.2012 - 08.2016
M.S. Kinesiology - Psychosocial Aspects of Sport And Exercise
University of North Texas
- AASP Certified Mental Performance Consultant certification in progress
- International Fitness Association Certification
Similar Profiles
Reece OgdenReece Ogden
Student Technician/Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University at Galveston Engineering DeptStudent Technician/Teaching Assistant at Texas A&M University at Galveston Engineering Dept
Daniel AfriyieDaniel Afriyie
Teacher's Assistant at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley POLS DEPTTeacher's Assistant at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley POLS DEPT
Darren EcholsDarren Echols
PhD Graduate Assistant at University Of North Carolina Greensboro - ELC DeptPhD Graduate Assistant at University Of North Carolina Greensboro - ELC Dept