After fourteen years of teaching what I am most passionate about, I would love to continue reaching out and motivating children to be informed of the most current fitness and wellness topics and create an atmosphere for healthy lifestyle choices. I demonstrate a unique way of integrating the developing character values, problem solving skills and peaceful resolutions to conflict in a diverse population.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness Corporate Office
09.2016 - Current
Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Responsible for hiring staff, weekly sales report, payroll and implementing club growth through effective sales and marketing.
Health and Fitness Coach
Get Fit Now
01.2010 - 01.2016
Provide individual coaching for at risk adolescents who sought behavior changes to improve health status, reduce health risks and improve overall quality of life
Worked with client’s families and social network to create a positive support system
Introduced to clients alternative forms of exercise that inspired and motivated them to develop a personal plan for “Life Long Fitness”
Provided daily Health and Physical Education instruction to an inclusive and diverse student population
Lessons were technologically enhanced and data driven to improve overall student fitness
Connecticut T.E.A.M Mentor Teacher
Carolyn White PEP Grant Winner: Along with colleagues designed and implemented a technology based adventure education program to target at risk adolescents
High 5 Adventure Education and Project Pride: trained to instruct adventure education and character building concepts
ACES Curriculum Development Team: designed, implemented, assessed and revised a district wide Physical Education and Health Education curriculum, aligned to develop student character in accordance with "bully prevention" criteria
Fitness Coordinator and Fund Raiser: Organized and implemented annual school wide fitness events
(American Heart Association, Director of After School Fitness Grant, Field Day, Dance Intensives, “Let it Snow Day”)
Athletic Director: organized, designed and implemented the first interscholastic middle school sports program
Athletics Coach: experienced coach and clinician of soccer, basketball, softball and cross country
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
12.2000
Skills
Presenter and Motivational Speaker for the “Benefits of Physical Fitness and Wellness”
Advanced skills in delivering instruction that is fitness based, student focused and integrates the development of positive character values
Proven administrative abilities, with strong skills in Microsoft Office, Fitness Gram, Blackboard, Power School, data entry, improving company websites
Excellent communication skills with a unique ability to identify with a diverse population
An ability to identify individualism and adjust curriculum to accommodate different learning styles
Certification
Connecticut Professional Educator Certification
Physical Education (044)
Health Education (043)
Timeline
Manager of Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness Corporate Office
09.2016 - Current
Health and Fitness Coach
Get Fit Now
01.2010 - 01.2016
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Wintergreen Inter-district Magnet School
01.2000 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University
Connecticut Professional Educator Certification
Physical Education (044)
Health Education (043)
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