Gia F. Saul
Stamford
Summary
Physical educator passionate about instilling healthy, active lifestyles in students while leveraging K-12 experience in lesson development and coaching to promote physical literacy and positive character.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
City School District of New Rochelle
New Rochelle
09.2021 - Current
- Taught physical education classes to K-12 students
- Instructed adapted physical education for students with disabilities
- Educated students on life skills and health topics
- K-12 experience
Travel Volleyball Coach
Robert Jacobson Sports
01.2016 - Current
- Travel Volleyball Coach- 13u-18u
- Developed and led camps and clinics to enhance player skills and promote team cohesion
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Irvington High School
Irvington
09.2022 - 11.2025
Modified Softball Coach
Irvington Middle School
Irvington
03.2023 - 05.2024
Camp Counselor/Sport Specialist
Ardsley Day Camp
Ardsley
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Facilitated learning experiences for children aged Pre K to 6th grade
- Led children through a variety of sports, art, woodwork, and technology activities
JV Softball Coach
Ardsley High School
Ardsley
03.2022 - 06.2022
Sports/Activity Specialist
Ardsley Day Camp
Ardsley
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Organized and led physical activities for children in Pre-K to 6th grade
Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
Ardsley High School
Ardsley
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Girl's Varsity Soccer
Substitute Teaching
Main Street School
Irvington
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Physical Education substitute teaching
Student Teaching
Main Street School
Irvington
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Planned and implemented lessons and units for 4th and 5th grade students
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success
- Incorporated management, safety, and assessments into my classes
Softball Assistant Coach
Blazing Paths Softball
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted with a variety of softball clinics; open gyms, catcher's lessons
Field Experience: Elementary Physical Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Planned and implemented activities for elementary students
- Implemented protocols and engagement concepts
After School Sports Instructor
Grafflin School
Chappaqua
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Led 1st grade students through various sports activities
Softball Assistant Coach
Pelham Little League
Pelham
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Coached 12U and 10U travel softball teams
Field Experience: Adapted Physical Education
SUNY Cortland/Camp Huntington
Raquette Lake
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Weekend trip with campers with visual impairments; assisted with daily experiences
- Taught a 2.5 year old student who has autism and is nonverbal once a week
Field Experience: Movement Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught fundamental movement concepts and skills to pre-school aged students
Field Experience: High School Physical Education
Irvington High School
Irvington
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Organized and led lesson components in physical education
- Observed and assisted in physical education classes
Field Experience: Middle School Physical Education
Irvington Middle School
Irvington
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Organized and led lesson components in physical education
- Observed and assisted in physical education classes
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education Leadership, APE coursework
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2021
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Coaching strategies
- Lesson planning
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Goals and objectives
- Physical literacy
- Equipment storage organization
Affiliations
- New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- SHAPE America
Certification
- New York Professional Teaching Certification: Physical Education K-12
- New York Professional Coaching Certification
- American Red Cross Responding to Emergency First Aid
- American Red Cross CPR/AED
Honors And Awards
- Tenure- City School District of New Rochelle 09/01/2026
- President's List, Spring 2018, Spring 2020
- National Society of Leadership and Success, 12/18
- Sportsmanship Scholarship, McCartney, Verrino, and Rosenberry Agency, 06/17
Timeline
Modified Softball Coach
Irvington Middle School
03.2023 - 05.2024
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Irvington High School
09.2022 - 11.2025
JV Softball Coach
Ardsley High School
03.2022 - 06.2022
Physical Education Teacher
City School District of New Rochelle
09.2021 - Current
Varsity Soccer Assistant Coach
Ardsley High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Sports/Activity Specialist
Ardsley Day Camp
06.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute Teaching
Main Street School
05.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teaching
Main Street School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Softball Assistant Coach
Blazing Paths Softball
01.2021 - 06.2021
Field Experience: Elementary Physical Education
SUNY Cortland
09.2020 - 12.2020
After School Sports Instructor
Grafflin School
01.2020 - 01.2020
Field Experience: Adapted Physical Education
SUNY Cortland/Camp Huntington
09.2019 - 12.2019
Field Experience: Movement Education
SUNY Cortland
09.2019 - 12.2019
Field Experience: High School Physical Education
Irvington High School
03.2019 - 06.2019
Field Experience: Middle School Physical Education
Irvington Middle School
03.2019 - 06.2019
Softball Assistant Coach
Pelham Little League
01.2018 - 01.2020
Camp Counselor/Sport Specialist
Ardsley Day Camp
01.2017 - 08.2022
Travel Volleyball Coach
Robert Jacobson Sports
01.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Physical Education Leadership, APE coursework
State University of New York at Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York at Cortland