Jamie Cowens
Pinellas Park,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator and personal trainer with a proven track record at Transformation Station and Hillsborough County Public Schools, excelling in motivational coaching and differentiated instruction. Leveraged expertise in fitness and gifted education to enhance student and client success, achieving significant improvements in engagement and retention. Skilled in curriculum development and exercise program design, fostering a growth mindset and physical well-being.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Transformation Station
01.2024 - Current
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
Teacher of the Gifted
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Led professional development workshops for peers on effective classroom management techniques.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.2005
Skills
- Passion for fitness
- Strength training
- Exercise program design
- Motivational Coaching
- Leadership skills
- Motivational
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Technology Integration
- Group Instruction
- Inquiry-Based Teaching
- Individualized Learning Plans
- STEM Education
- Enrichment Activities
- Interdisciplinary teaching
- Gifted Program Evaluation
- Gifted Identification
- Gifted Advocacy
- Gifted Learner Engagement
- Gifted Curriculum Alignment
- Gifted Education Strategies
- Creativity Cultivation
- Twice-Exceptional Support
Accomplishments
Asked to be part of the Gifted Leadership Team for the district.
Taught other teachers strategies for a gifted and talented classroom setting.
Created Transformation Station Florida Chapter's website and integrated our app for member use.
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
- Pre and Postnatal Coach
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Transformation Station
01.2024 - Current
Teacher of the Gifted
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Keene State College
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