Heather Willing
GRAND BLANC
Summary
Dynamic educator with twenty years of experience in health and physical education. Proven expertise in curriculum development, including virtual programs and instructional leadership. Facilitated engaging discussions that drive impactful health classes, enhancing student wellness and fitness outcomes. Demonstrated leadership as a department chair and PLC leader, fostering collaboration among staff and students.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Instructor
Genesys Athletic Club
Grand Blanc
01.2008 - Current
- Led group fitness classes, increasing client engagement and motivation.
- Developed personalized workout plans that addressed diverse client needs and goals, resulting in improved client satisfaction.
- Instructed clients on proper exercise techniques, ensuring safe and effective workouts.
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Grand Blanc Community Schools
Grand Blanc
06.2004 - Current
- Created and taught comprehensive online Health Education course for summer school, enhancing access to health and physical education for diverse learners over 15+ years
- Developed comprehensive health education curriculum for diverse student populations.
- Led PLC group for Health and Physical Education for 15+ years
- Facilitated engaging discussions on physical and mental health topics.
- Oversaw all elective courses as department chair, ensuring curriculum quality and faculty support.
- Led curriculum studies for Health, Physical Education, Female Conditioning, and Lifelong Fitness, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student needs
- Created curriculum for new course that is now taught every semester, Lifelong Fitness
- Coordinated health fairs, successfully promoting wellness and healthy lifestyle choices within the community
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06-2002
Skills
- virtual health and physical education teacher
- personalized workout plans
- curriculum development
- fitness programming
- educational leadership
- technology integration
- health promotion
- creative thinking
- Instructional effectiveness
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Department vision
Timeline
Fitness Instructor
Genesys Athletic Club
01.2008 - Current
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Grand Blanc Community Schools
06.2004 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science - Kinesology
Michigan State University