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Ken Kiser

Ken Kiser

Asheville,NC

Summary

Dedicated coach and educator with over 16 years of teaching experience and 8+ years of one-on-one mentoring in both health and academic settings. Currently a Mental Health Coach with Headspace, managing a large caseload while delivering goal-oriented coaching using evidence-based methods. Experienced in remote instruction, motivational interviewing, and fostering student success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Mental Health Coach

Headspace
04.2022 - Current
  • Deliver text and video-based coaching for adult clients, averaging 40-70 active members weekly
  • Apply motivational interviewing, appreciative inquiry, and positive psychology to foster progress
  • Led wellness seminars and live meditations for internal staff and 1,000+ public participants
  • Track member goals, habits, and reflections to promote long-term growth and self-efficacy

English Instructor

VIPKID
10.2020 - 12.2022
  • Coached adult clients through behavior change frameworks around wellness and lifestyle
  • Collaborated with medical providers to support patient-centered health outcomes
  • Provided individualized English instruction to students aged 3-15 via online platform
  • Adapted lesson plans to various learning styles, levels, and tech proficiencies

Clinical Technician

RED OAK Recovery
Asheville, NC
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Facilitated therapeutic groups and contributed to treatment planning
  • Supported young adults in building healthy routines and emotional regulation skills

ACA Navigator

Pisgah Legal Services
Asheville, NC
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Educated adults on health coverage options; supervised and trained volunteers
  • Conducted community outreach and facilitated digital application processes

Spanish Teacher & Wrestling Coach

Christ School
Asheville, NC
08.2010 - 05.2016
  • Taught Spanish I-III; advised students in academic and personal development
  • Organized student engagement events, service learning, and leadership programs

Spanish Teacher, Middle School Wrestling Coach

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
Atlanta, GA
08.2002 - 06.2009
  • Taught Spanish (Levels I–V); advised student leaders, and coached athletics.s
  • Founded and grew successful extracurricular and community service programs

Spanish Teacher, Wrestling Coach

Gaston Day School
Gastonia, NC
08.1999 - 06.2002
  • Taught Spanish (Levels I–V); advised student leaders and coached athletics
  • Founded and grew successful extracurricular and community service programs

Education

M.A. - Spanish

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
08-2015

B.A. - History

Davidson College
Davidson, NC
01.1997

Skills

  • Adult learning and motivation
  • Career development
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Student-centered instruction
  • Remote communication
  • Behavioral goal setting
  • Empathy and rapport building
  • Technology literacy support

Certification

  • National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC), 05/2022
  • Certified ADAPT Health Coach, 2020

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Mental Health Coach

Headspace
04.2022 - Current

English Instructor

VIPKID
10.2020 - 12.2022

Clinical Technician

RED OAK Recovery
08.2017 - 12.2018

ACA Navigator

Pisgah Legal Services
08.2016 - 07.2017

Spanish Teacher & Wrestling Coach

Christ School
08.2010 - 05.2016

Spanish Teacher, Middle School Wrestling Coach

Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
08.2002 - 06.2009

Spanish Teacher, Wrestling Coach

Gaston Day School
08.1999 - 06.2002

M.A. - Spanish

Middlebury College

B.A. - History

Davidson College

Technology Tools

  • Zoom
  • Google Workspace
  • Canvas
  • Slack
  • LMS & CRM integration
  • Remote scheduling and session documentation tools

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