Conor Deal
Palatine,IL
Summary
Dynamic and passionate educator with a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and practical application. Proven ability to foster a challenging learning environment through effective communication, accessibility, and critical thinking to enhance student outcomes and comprehension of material. Successful track record of mentoring and guiding students toward academic success while inspiring confidence and curiosity in learners. Committed to continuous improvement in educational practices to empower students in their academic journeys.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science
Loyola University Chicago
09.2022 - Current
- 1. Teach 2 classes, "Intro to Exercise Science," and "Program Design in Exercise."
- 2. Develop lectures, projects and exams that adhere to the Loyola's Exercise Science Programs curriculum for the aforementioned classes.
- 3. Assist set-up, research, and run biomechanical and physiological tests of the athletic population.
- 4. Help read, organize and interpret the data from those tests.
- 5. Designed preseason testing protocols for athletes based off the current literature
Sports Performance Coach
Tactic-Lake Zurich
10.2022 - Current
- 1. Train groups and individual athletes on sprint work and muscular adaptations ranging from children to professional athletes.
- 2. Work with staff to ensure quality coaching.
- 3. Conduct baseline testing and post program testing to monitor progress and validity of individualized programming
- 4. Help develop and implement training programs for athletic development across different type of sports
Instructor for Career Skills Institute
Harper College
09.2022 - Current
- 1. Teach college aged students who have intellectual disabilities. Subjects revolve on self-advocacy, independent empowerment and the beginning steps of finding a career.
- 2. Create lectures, projects and exams that meet the standards of the Career Skills Institute curriculum.
- 3. Guide students in behaviors and actions that will help in the workplace and external relationships.
- 4. Develop curriculum that will benefit the program and the students career and social goals.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Glenbrook South High School
01.2019 - 07.2022
- 1. Programmed and implemented training cycles for most athletic teams at Glenbrook, including but not limited to, soccer, football, lacrosse, baseball and softball.
- 2. Critiqued, coached, and demonstrated students and athletes exercise form to ensure safety and proper exercise technique.
- 3. Created and developed the Powerlifting team which won 2nd in state in 2022 and won 1st in the regional meet.
- 4. Worked closely with staff to confirm knowledge on exercise technique, training focus and collaboration within the classroom and team workouts.
- 5. Programming focused mainly on muscular adaptations, sprint form, and anaerobic conditioning
Education
Master's degree - Exercise Science
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2020
Bachelor's degree - Exercise Science
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2018
Skills
- Research
- Communication skills
- Higher Education Teaching
- Teaching
- Program Development
- Laboratory Experience
- Mentoring
- Physiology Knowledge
- Periodization planning
- Exercise prescription
- Performance analysis
- Curriculum creation
Certification
- Power Athlete Level 1 February 2021 to Present
- Certified Strength and Condition Specialist August 2021 to August 2024
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Sports Performance Coach
Tactic-Lake Zurich
10.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science
Loyola University Chicago
09.2022 - Current
Instructor for Career Skills Institute
Harper College
09.2022 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Glenbrook South High School
01.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor's degree - Exercise Science
Loyola University Chicago
Master's degree - Exercise Science
Loyola University Chicago
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