Julia Strong
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic and personable professional seeking remote, flexible opportunities in health and wellness coaching and personal training. Equipped and detail-oriented with diverse experiences in teaching, coaching, mentoring, and physical training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
High School Physical Education Teacher
Altoona Area School District
Altoona, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Instructed physical education and weight training courses and co-taught an early morning strength & conditioning class for Altoona's eligible athletes.
- Promoted lifelong fitness habits through an array of PE activities, such as team sports, net games, backyard games, circuit training, commercial fitness, strength training (free weights, mechanized weights), cardio training (bikes, treadmills, ellipticals), yoga and flexibility practices, and mindful meditation sessions.
- Developed comprehensive semester-long weight training programs, demonstrated proper lifting techniques, and corrected lifting form in all classes, with a focus on the back squat in the introductory course and the power clean in the advanced course.
- Modified lesson plans and instructional methods consistently to meet needs of diverse learners from varied backgrounds.
- Integrated technology into lessons when applicable, including the use of heart rate monitors, iPads (AirPlay and student logs), guided videos (Peloton), and TeamBuildr for weight training tracking.
- Supported and mentored students in effectively managing stressors related to the high school environment, including familial dynamics, peer pressure, time management, academics, lifestyle choices, and conflict resolution.
Student Teacher / Substitute Teacher
River Valley School District
Blairsville/Saltsburg, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Acquired knowledge from two different cooperating teachers (elementary: K-5th and middle/high school: 6th-12th), and subsequently instructed their full schedules with periodic observation and evaluation.
- Developed lesson plans aligning with HPE national and state standards for K-8th health and K-12th physical education.
- Reinforced classroom routines to facilitate timely schedules, task completion, and active student participation.
- Substituted for teachers post-student teaching, developing proficiency in managing classrooms and delivering instruction independently.
Sports Performance Intern
UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted with the execution of sport-specific drills designed to improve agility and power in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Worked closely with coaches on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation.
- Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance.
- Analyzed athletes' strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and goals to devise tailored training approaches for individual needs across age groups (from 10 to 60 years old).
Summer Camp Counselor
Summer's Best Two Weeks
Boswell, PA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Facilitated mental and emotional support for children aged 8 to 18 years via behavioral coaching, conflict resolution, and stress management in response to issues like homesickness, bullying, or performance anxiety.
- Mentored and officiated daily competitions across multiple sports, including basketball, volleyball, softball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and track and field.
- Instructed and evaluated children on knowledge and execution of camp activities, including swimming, sailing, paddleboarding, canoeing, and trampoline tricks.
Education
Master of Education - Health & Physical Education: K-12 Teacher
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grove City College
Grove City, PA05.2019
Skills
- Certified coach
- Physically fit
- Weight training instruction
- Lesson plan development
- Workout program development
- Group instruction
- Individualized instruction
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Professional diligence
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Reliable
- Friendly demeanor
Certification
NSCA: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - certified in 2019 (renewed in 2020 & 2023)
Timeline
High School Physical Education Teacher
Altoona Area School District
08.2023 - 06.2025
Student Teacher / Substitute Teacher
River Valley School District
01.2023 - 05.2023
Sports Performance Intern
UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
06.2018 - 08.2018
Summer Camp Counselor
Summer's Best Two Weeks
06.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Education - Health & Physical Education: K-12 Teacher
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Grove City College