Keith Wilford
Media,PA
Summary
Accomplished educator and wellness coach with a strong history of creating innovative programs that boost student engagement and success. Expertise in mentoring diverse student populations and cultivating collaborative learning environments that promote social and emotional development. Strategic leader dedicated to establishing motivational spaces that encourage lifelong learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health & Wellness Coach
YSC Academy/Philadelphia Union
Chester, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed personalized wellness plans aligned with individual health goals.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions to facilitate lifestyle changes.
- Facilitated group workshops focusing on nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being.
- Provided guidance on goal-setting techniques to enhance client progress tracking.
- Recommended resources like books and online programs to support health journeys.
- Employed motivational methods to inspire clients and improve outcomes.
- Built strong relationships through active listening and effective communication.
- Host of the'Feel It All' podcast to promote mental health awareness.
Founder and Owner
The Wilford Movement
Media, PA
01.2014 - Current
- Worked with day and boarding schools, colleges and universities, professional organizations, and athletic teams all over the country to help them solidify their identity and gain cultural clarity through guided, focused, courageous conversation, and physical movement in a safe and thoughtful environment.
- Individual student and staff 'life coaching,' with an intentional focus on mental wellness through work-life integration, is a key component of the work.
Director of Holistic Wellness and Head Lacrosse Coach
The George School
Newtown, PA
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Responsible for creating a safe and respectful space for students to explore highly sensitive topics.
- Provided pre-season and in-season training for all sports players, instrumental in guiding all interested George School community members towards their fitness goals.
- Lead all first year students through their journey of learning in a Quaker school.
- Leading 4 coaching staff and 45 students through the entire operation of the sport of lacrosse.
- Created partnerships with the One Love Foundation, focusing on healthy relationships.
Assistant Dean of Students
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Responsible for overseeing athletic events, student dances for 2,000 students, student activities, discipline and transportation.
- Created a core fitness program that motivated over 80% of the student body to engage in physical activity, which led to increased academic performance and a decrease in disciplinary challenges school-wide.
Dean of Students
AIM Academy
Philadelphia, PA
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Assisted the Head of Upper School with daily operations and discipline for students in grades 6-12, responsible for developing partnerships with local organizations and other schools from Philadelphia and Baltimore, created internship opportunities for Juniors and Seniors, developed a comprehensive college counseling program.
Director of Athletics
Friends School of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for the scheduling of games, practices, and transportation, the coordination of facility use for 56 teams, and the planning of Athletic Department events, I recruited, oriented, and supervised the coaching staff, developed a culture in the athletic department that reflected the school's Quaker values, and led teams to five championship wins.
Physical Education Teacher and Director of Diversity
Malvern Preparatory School
Malvern, PA
08.2003 - 07.2007
- Instructed students in grades 6-8, focused on character building, and the incorporation of physical activity and health in students' lives, encouraged students to improve interpersonal interactions, teamwork, and physical aptitude.
- Responsible for making daily decisions that affected the direction of the school, communicated to the community on issues of diversity, engaged faculty in defining diversity strategy, including targeting student and faculty recruiting, awareness and education, facilitated in-service diversity workshop design to unveil key issues challenging the school, established and led parent and student diversity leadership groups, provided counseling and support for students of color.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Education
Widener University
Chester, PA01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Sports Management
Widener University
Chester, PA01.2000
Certificate - Mindfulness
Brown University
Providence, RI05-2024
Skills
Program development
Effective communication
Team leadership
Coaching strategies
Wellness planning
Proud Of
- Providing CLARITY, PERSPECTIVE and LIGHT for some of the country's most prestigious schools and coaches
- Being the FIRST to achieve All-American status in the sport of Lacrosse at Widener University in 2000 and being honored as All-Century Lacrosse Player for the Middle Atlantic Conference in 2013
- The first lacrosse player inducted into the Widener University Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2024
Timeline
Mental Health & Wellness Coach
YSC Academy/Philadelphia Union
08.2024 - Current
Director of Holistic Wellness and Head Lacrosse Coach
The George School
08.2020 - 08.2024
Founder and Owner
The Wilford Movement
01.2014 - Current
Assistant Dean of Students
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
08.2011 - 06.2014
Dean of Students
AIM Academy
08.2009 - 03.2011
Director of Athletics
Friends School of Baltimore
07.2007 - 07.2009
Physical Education Teacher and Director of Diversity
Malvern Preparatory School
08.2003 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Counseling Education
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Sports Management
Widener University
Certificate - Mindfulness
Brown University