Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Charity Kearney

Nashua,NH

Summary

Highly motivated and hard working, I am eager to enter this field of group fitness instruction. I am passionate about health and overall well being for myself and others, and have been teaching in some capacity since 2008. With a self-directed, "can-do" attitude, I am eager to learn, be a part of a team, and help people of all ages and abilities reach their best level of fitness.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homeschooling Stay at Home Mom

None Currently
Nashua, NH
02.2013 - Current
  • utilized and developed lesson plans for my children
  • executed daily lessons and weekly tests and quizzes
  • developed weekly homeschool classes through the YMCA
  • Created lesson plans, activities, and assessments to assess student progress in their learning journey.
  • Promoted positive behavior management strategies among students in order to foster an effective learning environment.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs while maintaining core curricular objectives.
  • Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible in order to promote deeper understanding of content material.

Church Plant

Volunteer Position
Nashua, NH
05.2016 - Current
  • Started a brand new church (The Well Church of Nashua NH) with my husband in 2016. The church began with only 3 people and now has over 200 in attendance in person and online.
  • Helped develop relationships with people around the city as well as leadership teams as the church grew
  • Directed Sunday service music through singing and playing various instruments
  • assisted in planning and executing a variety of events for the community, including fun free events during Christmas, Easter, and through the summer with the parks and rec department.
  • Provided support for weekly Sunday services, including setting up chairs and equipment, preparing materials, and helping to clean up afterwards.
  • Set up audio and visual equipment needed for worship services or conferences held at the church.
  • Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility.
  • Leveraged talents and background to aid and fulfill church needs with service and actions.

Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin Charter School
Highlands Ranch, CO
08.2010 - 05.2012
  • Taught musical concepts, such as rhythm and melody, to elementary students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated music theory and performance techniques.
  • Instructed classes on the fundamentals of playing instruments, including keyboards and recorders.
  • Organized after-school choir rehearsals and performances.
  • Selected appropriate pieces of music for student performances.
  • Assisted in the organization of school concerts and recitals.
  • Created assessments to evaluate student learning progress in music classes.
  • Maintained a safe classroom environment conducive to learning about music.

Education

Group Fitness Instructor

ACE
Online
03-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Gordon College
Beverly,MA
05-2008

Skills

  • self directed
  • hardworking
  • goal oriented
  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • dedicated personal fitness for 15 years (including two half marathons)
  • high level of teaching ability
  • flexible and adaptable, as is needed as a homeschool parent and teacher
  • First Aid and CPR

Certification

  • ACE certified for Group fitness instructor
  • CPR/AED and First Aid certifide

Affiliations

  • Music Worship Leader at my church
  • Daily early morning workout habit alongside my husband, Scott
  • Daily teacher to my four kids ages 11,9,7, and 4.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Church Plant

Volunteer Position
05.2016 - Current

Homeschooling Stay at Home Mom

None Currently
02.2013 - Current

Music Teacher

Benjamin Franklin Charter School
08.2010 - 05.2012

Group Fitness Instructor

ACE

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Gordon College
Charity Kearney