Kila Duncan
Tomball,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Schultz Junior High, The John Cooper School Athletics Soccer Program, and Purely Strong Fitness LLC, excelling in curriculum implementation and athlete conditioning. Leveraged individualized learning and leadership skills to foster growth, achieving significant advancements in student and athlete development. Expert in engaging diverse learners and promoting health and wellness in the mix.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Schultz Junior High - Waller ISD
Waller, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Introduced new literary works from a variety of genres including classic literature pieces from different eras.
- Adhered to district standards for reporting on academic progress, student attendance, and assessment data.
- Planned and implemented daily lessons, activities, and assessments to meet the needs of all students.
- Established lesson goals and conveyed them to students.
- Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation, and engaging learning activities.
- Differentiated instruction for students with a wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding student academic performance and behavior issues.
- Devised lesson plans aligned with curriculum and met varying student needs.
- Facilitated small groups for differentiated instruction based on student need levels.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach - Upper School
The John Cooper School
The Woodlands, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Collaboration with the Head Coach to plan and implement effective training sessions, including skill development, tactical strategies, and game preparation
- Player Development - offering guidance and feedback to players for soccer skills, teamwork, and overall performance
- Developing Fitness & Conditioning - helping players optimize physical conditioning education on the 'why', communication, and educating on safety, prevention of injury, wellness, and overall health as a student-athlete
Owner, Coach - Personal Trainer & Life Coach
Purely Strong Fitness LLC
Tomball, TX
04.2020 - 01.2025
- Deliver educational sessions on fitness fundamentals, individualized instruction, and anatomical understanding.
- Facilitated goal-setting sessions for personal and professional growth.
- Delivered soccer coaching with a focus on player development.
- Developed and executed courses focused on mindfulness for athletic personal development.
- Handled client onboarding, scheduled appointments, and modified exercises for individual needs.
- Adapted training techniques according to client requirements.
Education
Master of Education - Sports Administration
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
Concordia University Texas
Austin, TX05.2016
High School Diploma -
St. Pius X Catholic High School
Albuquerque, NM05-2012
Skills
- Growth mindset
- Individualized learning
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Athlete conditioning
- Safety awareness
- Discipline enforcement
- Motivational
- Injury prevention
- Player development
- Fitness program development
- Strength training
- Sport-specific training
- Health and wellness
- Leadership skills
- First aid and CPR
Certification
- Teachers of Tomorrow Teaching Certification, In Progress (PPR 2025)
- English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 Certified (2024-Present)
- ESL (English Second Language) Certified, In progress (2025)
- National Association of Sports and Medicine (NASM) Personal Training Certification, 2016, Present
- ACE Senior Fitness Certification, 2018, Present
- CPR/AED Certified, Current
- Youth Soccer Coaching License (E-License), 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Teacher
Schultz Junior High - Waller ISD
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach - Upper School
The John Cooper School
08.2023 - Current
Owner, Coach - Personal Trainer & Life Coach
Purely Strong Fitness LLC
04.2020 - 01.2025
Master of Education - Sports Administration
Concordia University Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
Concordia University Texas
High School Diploma -
St. Pius X Catholic High School
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