Ashton Warzecha
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Professional in Health and Wellness with a goal to empower individuals with necessary tools for success in their everyday lives. Passionate about educating others on leading realistic yet healthy lifestyles. Experienced in curriculum development and student engagement. Qualified Educator excelling in designing innovative course materials and delivering lectures to enhance student learning. Proven track record utilizing critical thinking and effective communication to foster a dynamic educational environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor - Kinesiology Department
Tarrant County College
01.2016 - Current
- Instructs diverse student body on areas such as Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Wellness
- Taught Kinesiology courses, providing instruction to up to 60 undergraduate students.
- Organizes and structures class to meet the required curriculum, including developing the syllabi and required classroom materials
- Evaluates students on their work performance and assists in improvement plans when deficiencies exist
- Mentors students on required assignments and ensure correct format is understood and maintained
- Instructs and provides example for physical activity labs
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Utilize alternative teaching methods to create a more effective learning environment
- Holds office hours for students that have questions or require additional assistance on coursework
- Substitutes other Instructors classes when needed
- Assists with various extracurricular activities outside of the classroom for the College
Corporate Fitness/Wellness Coordinator
J-W Energy Company
01.2010 - 08.2016
- Prepare and administer fitness and wellness instruction to employees and family members; prepare and administer fitness plans for individuals that do not have access to the corporate office and are in the field
- Enhanced employee well-being by designing and implementing comprehensive wellness programs.
- Provide basic nutritional guidance to coincide with fitness program
- Help provide physical therapy for employees and family members who have been injured and are under the care of a physician
- Prepare reports to take to physicians of the individuals who I administer physical therapy to
- In charge of preparing quarterly reports and articles that are included in corporate magazine health and fitness section
- Help administer gym member subsidies for employees
- Researched, drafted, and completed a guidebook for eating out for employees
- The guidebook included caloric and nutritional values, as well as comparisons of what to eat and what not to eat
- "Eat This Not That" type of guidebook
- Prepare schedules for others in the department and manage other employees
- Weekly reports on clients
- Weekly follow-up with clients
- Inspect all equipment to make sure that it is working properly
- Clean and make sure that all supplies are stocked and available to our clients
- Purchased new equipment for gyms across country
- Travel to locations including, Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, Louisiana for Monthly/Quarterly Wellness Workshops
- Personal trainer for Vice President, and their families
- Perform body compositions and fitness testing clients
- Collected and tracked information about participation and outcomes of individual programs.
- Organized schedules for comprehensive group fitness programs.
- Initiated walking challenge that encouraged daily physical activity, contributing to overall team well-being and camaraderie.
Education
Masters - Kinesiology
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX05.2012
B.S - Kinesiology, History
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2010
Skills
- Individualized Training Programs
- Group Exercise Instruction
- Proficient in Blackboard Software
- Proficient in Canvas Software
- Course Planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Team-Oriented Approach
- Effective Communication
- Effective Time Management
- Virtual Instruction
- Health Education
- Effective Classroom Management
- Engaging Learning Experiences
- Student Guidance
- Collaborative Communication with Faculty
- Educational Program Design
- Effective Class Organization
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- Online Teacher Certification through TCC, 10/10/23
- Providing Dietary Guidance - Cooper Clinic
- Currently working on Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification
Courses Taught
- KINE 1164 - Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness
- KINE 1102 - Aerobic Fitness
- KINE 1113 - Kickboxing
- KINE 1304 - Personal and Community Health
- KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness
Timeline
Adjunct Professor - Kinesiology Department
Tarrant County College
01.2016 - Current
Corporate Fitness/Wellness Coordinator
J-W Energy Company
01.2010 - 08.2016
- CPR/AED Certified
- Online Teacher Certification through TCC, 10/10/23
- Providing Dietary Guidance - Cooper Clinic
- Currently working on Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification
Masters - Kinesiology
Dallas Baptist University
B.S - Kinesiology, History
Stephen F. Austin State University
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