Heather Edwards
Hopewell,US
Summary
Certified Personal Trainer offers 30 years of experience guiding diverse clients to successfully achieve health and wellness goals. Results-oriented and adaptable with passion for designing training and nutrition plans to maximize performance, improve endurance and increase overall wellbeing. Strategic thinker with exceptional health and wellness expertise.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
Astro Gymnastics
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated with other instructors and coaches to determine student advancement and progress.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Taught students how to perform split leaps, back handsprings and other special techniques.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
Dance Acrobatics Instructor
Dance World Academy
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
Personal Trainer
M3 Studios
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Tumbling Instructor
Kidz Gym & Dance
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared gym with necessary equipment to support gymnastic activities.
- Utilized standard gymnastics curriculum to teach proper form and safe conduction of high-risk moves.
- Worked with parents to address issues with participant behavior in program.
- Coordinated and facilitated trips to different locations for meets and competitions, putting together food, reservations and transportation details.
Personal Trainer
Equinox High Line
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
Trampoline and Tumbling Coach
Elite Trampoline Academy
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Intern
Evolve Fitness Studio
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
Sports Performance Intern
Redline Athletics
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Led daily training sessions for more than 25 high-performance youth athletes.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Exercise Physiology
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN12.2020
Skills
- Parent Communication
- Class Management
- Group Dynamics
- Student Motivation
- Athlete Development
- Safety awareness
- Positive Coaching
- Exercise program design
- Health and wellness
- Injury prevention techniques
- Knowledge of human anatomy
- Strength training
- Fitness instruction
- Body composition analysis
Certification
- Pain-Free Performance Specialist
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist
- US Weightlifting Coach Level 1
- Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA
Timeline
Tumbling Instructor
Kidz Gym & Dance
08.2024 - 10.2024
Personal Trainer
M3 Studios
03.2024 - 11.2024
Personal Trainer
Equinox High Line
08.2023 - 02.2024
Gymnastics Coach
Astro Gymnastics
06.2023 - 12.2023
Trampoline and Tumbling Coach
Elite Trampoline Academy
01.2023 - 11.2023
Dance Acrobatics Instructor
Dance World Academy
09.2022 - 12.2023
Intern
Evolve Fitness Studio
09.2022 - 02.2023
Sports Performance Intern
Redline Athletics
05.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Concordia University, St. Paul
Master of Science - Applied Exercise Physiology
Concordia University Chicago