Kelly A. Nolan
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Professional educator with solid experience in promoting physical fitness and well-being. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt to diverse student needs. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving goals through effective collaboration and communication. Skilled in various sports, fitness training methods, and student assessment techniques. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing needs and expectations.
Experienced with creating effective and engaging physical fitness programs tailored to student needs. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to promote physical health and teamwork among students. Track record of fostering positive and inclusive environment that supports students' overall well-being and development.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Clark County School District, Betsy Rhodes Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and teach curriculums for physical education, sports, and healthy living, designing engaging lessons to build students’ skills (strength, coordination, teamwork), while also assessing progress, managing safe and healthy environments, and coaching
Physical Education Instructional Assistant
Clark County School District, Betsy Rhodes Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Aide in instruction, classroom organization and management, administrative duties, special education and leads activities. Help to coordinate school activities.
Co Assistant General Manager, Purchaser, Trainer/Coach and Fundraiser Coordinator
Jr. Bulldogs Football Program, Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2010 - 12.2015
- Responsible for organizing the winter camp. Setting up drills and conditioning programs for 120 football players. Responsible for setting up schedules, for the football jamboree and for the regular season. Running the warm up program every practice for the camp. Buying and creating shirts for players and staff. Setting up fundraisers. Purchasing Equipment.
Resource Room Instructional Assistant
Clark County School District, Betsy Rhodes Elementary School
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Assist in the classroom setting for grades K-3rd. Assisted the main teacher by managing students with learning disabilities. Monitors the Aims Web testing for our students. Teaching students new study techniques.
Substitute/ Support Staff Substitute
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Filled in as a Physical Education Aide, Long term sub for 3rd grade, And a general education substitute, at Betsy Rhodes Elementary school. Worked with the pre- Kindergarten Autism class and was an aide for a special needs student.
Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Developing and implementing individualized conditioning programs for student-athletes in the Olympic sport programs (both male and female); assist in managing, supervising and controlling the operation of the weight room; ensure proper maintenance of equipment; work compatibility and cooperatively with other staff and personnel in all other sports; other duties as assigned by Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Taught strength and conditioning class as a substitute.
Medical Records Clerk
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2006 - 10.2006
- Pulling charts for Physicians, assisting Physicians, answering phones, printing pull sheets.
Front Office Assistant
Healthsouth Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada
03.1999 - 03.2000
- Intake of patients’ information, scheduling patients, collecting co-payments, verifying insurance, filing, answering phones, helping in the back office to set up patients on cold and heat packs, and starting them on the exercise programs.
Sales Representative, Sports Specialist, Merchandiser Specialist and Cashier
NIKETOWN, Las Vegas, Nevada
10.1997 - 03.1999
- Selling products, educating the consumer, point person, money-handling experience, customer service, greeter, and writing the monthly sales report for NikeTown Las Vegas apparel and Organized teams sports.
Student Manager of Field House, and Football Recruitment
Kent State University Athletic Department, Kent, Ohio
08.1992 - 05.1996
- Ran office, recruited prospective athletes for the football program, dealt with coaching staff as well as athletes, and assisted athletes with weight training routines. Membership sign up, customer service, and record keeping.
Tennis Instructor/ Coach, Playground Instructor (summers only)
Cleveland Recreational Department, Cleveland, Ohio
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Teaching and coaching children's tennis( children ages 8-18 years old). Keeping children occupied with crafts and games.
Student Teacher, Summer Camp Director
Happy Times Day Care, Cleveland, Ohio
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Setting up and planning activities, responsible for students, helping with homework.
Education
Masters Degree in Education - Physical Education
University of Arkansas
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Coaching
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada01.2011
BS - Exercise, Leisure and Sport
Kent State University
Kent, OhioSkills
- Leadership Development
- CPR, First Aid, And AED Certified
- Adaptable
- Self Motivated
- Computer Savvy
- Classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Student development
- Problem-solving skills
- Student behavior management
- Motor skills development
- Coaching experience
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Recreational activities
- Strength training
- Special needs adaptation
- Fitness assessment
- Progress tracking
- Social and emotional growth
Affiliations
- Member of the American College of Sports Medicine, 2007
- The International Youth Conditioning Association, 2010
- Member of National Strength and Conditioning Association
EXTRAS
- Worked with Olympic Athletes and Professionals.
- Started Best Buddies, Rhode Runners, and Sports club at Betsy Rhodes Elementary School. Leads Safe Routes To School. House Lead
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Clark County School District, Betsy Rhodes Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Physical Education Instructional Assistant
Clark County School District, Betsy Rhodes Elementary School
08.2014 - 05.2021
Resource Room Instructional Assistant
Clark County School District, Betsy Rhodes Elementary School
02.2013 - 08.2014
Substitute/ Support Staff Substitute
Clark County School District, Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2012 - 02.2013
Co Assistant General Manager, Purchaser, Trainer/Coach and Fundraiser Coordinator
Jr. Bulldogs Football Program, Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2010 - 12.2015
Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
05.2010 - 05.2012
Medical Records Clerk
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
02.2006 - 10.2006
Front Office Assistant
Healthsouth Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Las Vegas, Nevada
03.1999 - 03.2000
Sales Representative, Sports Specialist, Merchandiser Specialist and Cashier
NIKETOWN, Las Vegas, Nevada
10.1997 - 03.1999
Student Manager of Field House, and Football Recruitment
Kent State University Athletic Department, Kent, Ohio
08.1992 - 05.1996
Tennis Instructor/ Coach, Playground Instructor (summers only)
Cleveland Recreational Department, Cleveland, Ohio
01.1992 - 01.1996
Student Teacher, Summer Camp Director
Happy Times Day Care, Cleveland, Ohio
01.1991 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Coaching
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Masters Degree in Education - Physical Education
University of Arkansas
BS - Exercise, Leisure and Sport
Kent State University