Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Core Strengths
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Jennifer Rodriguez

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Dedicated educator with extensive expertise in teaching a variety of exercise science/health classes. Proven ability to effectively engage diverse student populations and foster a collaborative learning environment .

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Southwestern College
06.2015 - Current
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Assisted 30 players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Evaluated 30 players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Instructed collegiate female athletes on importance of fitness and conditioning.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Implemented endurance, strength, and power fitness programs for women's collegiate soccer team.
  • Suggested exercise modifications to avoid strain and injury
  • Collaborated and communicated with coaching staff.

Adjunct Professor

Southwestern College
08.2017 - Current

Online Health Instructor

  • DEFT Certified
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to canvas database.

Body-Sculpt Instructor (In person/Online)

  • Led students during strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual students based on performance ability.
  • Focused on circuit training methods for 40+ students.

Kickboxing Instructor

  • Developed and managed up to 2 weekly classes.
  • Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances, forms.
  • Instructed on proper punching and kicking techniques.

Weight Training & Fitness Instructor

  • Designed specific workout programs for individual students based on performance ability.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.

Other Classes Instructed

  • Soccer Class Instructor
  • Futsal Class Instructor
  • Spinning Class Instructor
  • Flexibility Class Instructor
  • Tennis Class Instructor

Assistant Tennis Coach

Southwestern College
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Taught proper physical conditioning for maximum endurance, health, and safety.
  • Developed practice plans and reviews of 10 players to drive performance improvements.
  • Explained and demonstrated basic tennis foot work techniques to team members.
  • Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
  • Promoted positive environments for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.

Personal Trainer and Soccer Trainer

World Gym Eastlake
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • 1 on 1 Personal Training members of different fitness levels
  • Carefully evaluated member needs and assisted them in achieving personal fitness goals
  • Soccer Training sessions on tactical and technical training, conditioning, agility
  • Suggested exercise modifications to avoid strain and injury
  • Instructed specific soccer conditioning workouts.

Girl's Varsity Soccer Fitness and Conditioning Coach

Chula Vista High School
11.2015 - 03.2017
  • Instructed female varsity soccer athletes on importance of fitness and conditioning.
  • Implemented endurance, strength, and power fitness programs for soccer team.
  • Instructed specific soccer conditioning workouts.
  • Corrected dangerous movements and suggested alternative exercises.
  • Motivated girls' soccer athletes to achieve their goals as team and individually.
  • Led daily training sessions for more 22 high-performance soccer athletes.

Personal Trainer

Lifefit Center @ The Beach
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Trained 1 on 1 older adults.
  • Instructed group training of 2-4 older adults at one time.
  • Designed fitness programs for older adults of different fitness levels.
  • Instructed clients on how to modify exercises appropriately to avoid injury.
  • Carefully evaluated member needs and assisted them in achieving personal fitness goals.
  • Guided clients in safe exercise, taking into account individualized physical limitations.
  • Experience with arthritic knee older population issues.

Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor

Honda Health and Fitness Center
01.2014 - 05.2015
  • Trained 1 on 1-client Honda members of different fitness levels.
  • Instructed group fitness classes.
  • Designed personal training programs and group fitness classes to match fitness levels of all participants.
  • Evaluated member needs and assisted them in achieving personal fitness goals.
  • Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.
  • Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
  • Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.

Education

M.S. Kinesiology: Sports Performance -

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA
08.2017

B.S. Kinesiology: Fitness Specialist - undefined

California State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Spanish
  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork

Certification

  • National Exercise and Fitness Association Certified Personal Trainer, 2014-Present
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid, Renewing
  • TRX Certified


Core Strengths

  • Athletic Performance Enhancement.
  • Fitness Assessment experience and knowledge.
  • Fitness programming, planning and development.
  • Athletic based conditioning agility, weight training, and fitness training.
  • Mental, spiritual and physical motivator.
  • Energetic and passionate for helping students achieve fitness goals.
  • Personable and Team Collaborator.

Timeline

Assistant Tennis Coach

Southwestern College
01.2021 - 04.2023

Adjunct Professor

Southwestern College
08.2017 - Current

Personal Trainer and Soccer Trainer

World Gym Eastlake
01.2016 - 08.2017

Girl's Varsity Soccer Fitness and Conditioning Coach

Chula Vista High School
11.2015 - 03.2017

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach

Southwestern College
06.2015 - Current

Personal Trainer

Lifefit Center @ The Beach
01.2014 - 05.2015

Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor

Honda Health and Fitness Center
01.2014 - 05.2015

M.S. Kinesiology: Sports Performance -

Point Loma Nazarene University

B.S. Kinesiology: Fitness Specialist - undefined

California State University Long Beach
  • National Exercise and Fitness Association Certified Personal Trainer, 2014-Present
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid, Renewing
  • TRX Certified


Jennifer Rodriguez