Amanda Moore
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Life Coach with 16+ years of experience supporting clients in goal-setting, skill-building and clarity sessions. Versed in communicating effectively and leveraging active listening skills to assess client needs. Personable and direct with focus on guiding clients toward self-reflection and personal development. Comfortable with individual as well as group settings for coaching. Compassionate and energetic with a strong background in curriculum design and facilitation. Familiarity in working with providers across diverse fields of health care for client benefit. Well versed in treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community / Women's Life Coach
Self
01.2020 - Current
- Established strong rapport with over 60 + clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
- Provided ongoing support to clients as they navigated life transitions or challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques with clients to identify innovative solutions for various life obstacles.
- Continuously updated knowledge in field of life coaching through professional development opportunities including conferences and trainings in DBT, ACT, Gottman, Family Systems, and Psychodynamics.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Empowered clients to achieve personal and professional goals through tailored coaching sessions.
- Built partnerships with other professionals in wellness industry to offer comprehensive support services for clients' holistic growth journey.
Certified Birth Doula
Self
06.2008 - 01.2020
- Cultivated positive relationships with local healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care for clients.
- Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in maternal care by attending relevant trainings and obtaining certifications in specialized areas such as breastfeeding or postpartum mood disorders.
- Taught childbirth preparation classes to expectant parents.
- Developed customized birth plans to address individual needs and preferences of expectant mothers.
- Collaborated with clients prenatally to address any fears or concerns surrounding childbirth, empowering them with knowledge and confidence.
- Facilitated stronger bonds between partners during pregnancy with inclusive educational workshops on childbirth preparation.
- Promoted a calm environment during labor through relaxation techniques such as guided visualization, breathing exercises, positioning and massage.
- Encouraged informed decision-making by providing evidence-based information on various childbirth interventions.
- Assisted in delivery of 800 + pregnancies in homes, birth centers and hospitals.
- Expanded clientele through consistent networking efforts at community events and professional conferences related to maternal health.
- Maintained client confidentiality and established trust through compassionate listening, empathy, and open communication.
- Monitored health of mothers and babies post-delivery, providing guidance and support.
- Provided 16 + weeks of postpartum group support for new mothers and babies
- Developed and maintained patient records and documentation.
Program Manager
University Of Houston, Women's Studies Department
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Established strong relationships with key program benefactors, ensuring support for program initiatives and yearly luncheon.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions to management.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Outreach and Education Coordinator
Public Television (PBS - Channel 8)
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Developed 4 annual community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers and administrators to review, revise, and implement new instructional materials.
- Provided ongoing support for educators through regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and professional development opportunities tailored to their unique needs.
- Supported staff recruitment initiatives for high-quality program delivery.
- Collated feedback and performance data to create insightful program reports.
- Coordinated special events such as guest speakers, field trips, and extracurricular activities to enrich overall educational experience for students.
- Championed use of technology in educational settings by researching, evaluating, and implementing new tools to enhance learning experiences for students.
- Mentored new educators through orientation programs and ongoing guidance to promote their professional growth within organization.
- Served as resource for parents seeking guidance on academic matters, fostering strong relationships between home and school environments.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
5th Grade U.S History Teacher
KIPP Academy Charter School
06.2001 - 05.2003
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Boosted student engagement through incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
- Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse classroom environment ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments and assessments, allowing students to continuously improve their work.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Designed creative projects that allowed students to demonstrate their understanding of course material in various ways, catering to different learning preferences.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance and confidence.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and guest speakers to enhance students'' understanding of historical events beyond classroom setting.
- Participated in departmental curriculum development, program administration, and committee management.
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to keep students engaged and monitor group progress.
Education
Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner - Holistic Medicine
Eden Energy Medicine
Portland, Oregon05.2019
Bilingual Teaching Certificate - Education
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science / Policy Studies
Rice University
Houston, Texas05.1998
Skills
- Lifestyle coaching
- Group facilitation
- Motivational Techniques
- Client Needs Assessment
Community Development
Goal Setting
- Resilience building
- Curriculum Design
- Program Management
- Work-Life Balance
- Mental Health Education
- Individual Counseling
Certification
Certified Doula (A.L.A.C.E)
Energy Medicine (E.E.M.)
Gottman Educator (G.E.)
Teaching Certificate / Bilingual
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community / Women's Life Coach
Self
01.2020 - Current
Certified Birth Doula
Self
06.2008 - 01.2020
Program Manager
University Of Houston, Women's Studies Department
01.2007 - 01.2013
Outreach and Education Coordinator
Public Television (PBS - Channel 8)
06.2004 - 01.2007
5th Grade U.S History Teacher
KIPP Academy Charter School
06.2001 - 05.2003
Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner - Holistic Medicine
Eden Energy Medicine
Bilingual Teaching Certificate - Education
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science / Policy Studies
Rice University