Kierstin Cooper
Nashville,NC
Summary
Dedicated educator with proven ability to foster engaging learning environments that enhance student achievement. Expertise in building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to support educational goals. Committed to inspiring a love for learning through effective communication and innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Softball Pitching Coach
Private Softball Pitching Coach
Nashville, NC
06.2022 - 04.2025
- I have been giving private pitching lessons since I graduated high school, and I am still currently doing so at my house in Nashville.
- This job has taught me different ways of communicating with different athletes, and how to tailor lessons for each athlete to make them helpful.
- Time management and scheduling skills have been highly developed while giving lessons during school and my collegiate softball season.
Front Desk Associate & Coach
Fuel Fitness
Wilson, NC
07.2023 - 12.2024
- At Fuel Fitness, I was a front desk associate and was in charge of selling memberships, setting up memberships, giving tours, organizing files, cleaning the gym, selling drinks and snacks, checking members in, helping with membership questions, and account management.
- I would also fill in for the coach who was in charge of our MX30 class, and I would teach the class throughout the day.
- This class consisted of people ages ranging from 15 to 53 years old. I learned how to assist people of different ages and practiced safety guidelines while teaching them different exercises.
Head Softball Coach / Triangle Lightning 14u Head Travel Ball Coach
Triangle Lightning
Wendell, NC
05.2023 - 08.2024
- As a head softball coach for a travel softball team, I learned many things about leadership and how to coach a team effectively.
- I was working with girls around the age of 13 to 15 years old, and we would travel close to every weekend, playing in local tournaments.
- I learned ways to communicate with a team, and how to manage the ins and outs of coaching.
- Motivated players to reach their full potential by providing positive feedback and constructive criticism as needed.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to provide feedback and set goals with players.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by stressing sportsmanship, teamwork and respect for opponents.
Front Desk Associate
Vardy HPC
Wendell, NC
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted routine inspections of front desk area to ensure cleanliness and neatness at all times.
- Input and confirmed reservations for guests.
- Cleaned and maintained lobby and common areas by restocking supplies and watering plants.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints in an efficient manner.
- Recorded guest comments or complaints, escalating to management for immediate resolution.
- I was also a camp counselor with the TAZ Kids Summer Camp throughout the day.
- I was in charge of roughly 10 to 12 kids on my own while the camp hosted about 40 kids altogether.
- At this camp, I was in charge of the safety of the kids, creating games and activities for the kids to do, and providing a space for fun and learning.
Education
Bachelors - Exercise Science, English, Sports Management
Barton College
Wilson, NC05.2025
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
Bailey, NC08.2021
Skills
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Emotional intelligence
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Fitness assessment
- Individualized training plans
- Player development
- One-on-one instruction
- Athlete safety
- Pitching mechanics
- Seasonal planning
- Professionalism
- Game preparation
- CPR/AED certification
- Positive reinforcement
- Budget management
Awards
- 2 time Dean's List member 2023-2025
- All Conference Softball Player 2018-2021
- SN's Women's Weightlifter of the Year 2020
- Coach's Award SN Volleyball 2021
- Pitcher of the Year 2021
- All Region Softball Player 2021
- Best All Around Senior 2021
Affiliations
- I was an active FCA member in high school and college.
- Love playing pickle ball
- Love to write and journal
- Travel softball Coach
Accomplishments
- 2 time Barton College Dean’s List member 2023-2025
- Published a Non-fiction Memoir in Barton College Student Lifelines Book 2024
- All Conference Softball Player 2018-2021
- Southern Nash High School Women’s Weightlifter of the Year 2020
- Coach’s Award Southern Nash Volleyball 2021
- Pitcher of the Year 2021
- All Region Softball Player 2021
- Best All Around Senior 2021
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Front Desk Associate & Coach
Fuel Fitness
07.2023 - 12.2024
Head Softball Coach / Triangle Lightning 14u Head Travel Ball Coach
Triangle Lightning
05.2023 - 08.2024
Private Softball Pitching Coach
Private Softball Pitching Coach
06.2022 - 04.2025
Front Desk Associate
Vardy HPC
05.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelors - Exercise Science, English, Sports Management
Barton College
High School Diploma -
Southern Nash High School
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