BELLA FITZGERALD
Marion,OH
Summary
Dynamic gymnastics coach at Mid Ohio Gymnastics, skilled in fostering self-confidence and motivation in athletes. Expert in creating engaging lesson plans and ensuring safety, while building strong relationships with students and parents. Known for adaptability and attention to detail, enhancing performance through tailored instruction and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
Mid Ohio Gymnastics
05.2025 - Current
- Encouraged children by instilling self-confidence in athletic abilities.
- Cultivated relationships with other coaches and staff members within the organization.
- Created lesson plans that incorporate various skills to challenge the athletes while ensuring their safety.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and motivate students of all ages and skill levels in gymnastics.
- Taught classes to improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning.
- Provided technical instruction on proper technique for tumbling, vaulting, bars, beam, floor exercises and trampoline.
- Prepared different warm-up activities for each class based on skill level and age.
- Instructed students in proper technique and form of controlling movement of body, hands, and feet to achieve proficiency.
- Identified areas needing improvement during practices and meets, providing feedback accordingly.
- Utilized effective teaching strategies to engage students in learning activities.
- Adapted coaching techniques based on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
- Explained and enforced safety rules and regulations.
- Organized and conduct practice sessions.
- Explained and demonstrated use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines, and weights.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Kent State University
Kent, OH, US05-2029
High School Diploma -
Marion Harding High School
Marion, OH05-2025
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Motivation and encouragement
- Patience and empathy
- Parent interaction and communication
- Relationship building
- Emergency response
- Scheduling and organization
- Routine choreography
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Creativity and flexibility
Timeline
Gymnastics Coach
Mid Ohio Gymnastics
05.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Kent State University
High School Diploma -
Marion Harding High School
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Swede Mae, Painting Assistant, Marion, OH, 2026-01, 2026-01, Organized and maintained a clean workspace as well as tools and materials used in the painting process., Inspected work areas prior to beginning painting jobs; identified any potential problems that could compromise quality of finished product., Cleaned work areas and equipment before and after projects., Assisted painters in prepping and painting surfaces., Mixed paint to match desired color for painter's projects.