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Leah Kirk

Cantrall,IL

Summary

Compassionate professional dedicated to providing top-quality medical and personal needs to patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient morale and increase comfort. Promotes superior time-management skills, astute observational abilities, and an energetic, collaborative demeanor.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Athens Community Unit School District 213
Athens, IL
10.2023 - Current
  • Monitored classrooms, enforcing school policies regarding discipline, attendance, and dress code.
  • Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
  • Provided feedback to teachers and administration on student behavior and performance in the classroom.
  • Provided guidance to struggling learners by offering alternative methods of instruction.

Youth Coach

Athens Community Unit School District #213
Athens, IL
03.2021 - Current
  • Plan, organize, and lead the junior high track and field (5 years) and cheerleading (1 year) programs.
  • Created a safe and positive environment for youth to learn and develop skills by monitoring the safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage.
  • Supervised teams during games or tournaments while encouraging good sportsmanship.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.

Owner/Partner/Head Personal Trainer

Self-employed
Springfield, IL
02.2013 - Current

1. Provided one-on-one personal training sessions to clients, including:

  • Performing initial and ongoing assessments of clients' physical condition and health status.
  • Developed, implemented and monitored individualized fitness programs to meet clients' needs and goals.
  • Provided clients with educational information and materials to help with preventive care, nutrition, body mechanics, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Developed orthopedic exercise rehabilitation plans to help clients safely transition to pre-injury fitness programs and reduce re-injury.
  • Collaborated with nutritionists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide a comprehensive wellness plan for clients.

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2. Developed instructor-led cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and stretching classes for small groups (6-15 clients at a time).

  • Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on the latest fitness trends and programs to keep class content fresh and interesting.

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3. Created and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase clientele, including social media campaigns, website design and development, B2B collaboration, and word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

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4. Oversight and responsibility for managing the scheduling, payment, and contracts of 2-6 independent contractors working for FITT.

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5. Responsible for all day-to-day business operations, including:

  • Implementing scheduling procedures across multiple clients' and independent contractors' calendars, classes, and fitness plans.
  • Tracking client sessions and payments, utilizing QuickBooks.
  • Procuring fitness equipment, office supplies, and cleaning supplies.
  • Managing the building lease and coordinating any repairs or maintenance needed.
  • Assisting with end-of-year tax preparation activities with my business partner.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Basic Nurse Assistant

Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL
03-2024

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Emphasis in Fitness And Sport

Millikin University
Decatur
12-2004

High School Diploma -

Princeville High School
Princeville, IL
05-2000

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Time management
  • Infection control
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical record management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Athens Community Unit School District 213
10.2023 - Current

Youth Coach

Athens Community Unit School District #213
03.2021 - Current

Owner/Partner/Head Personal Trainer

Self-employed
02.2013 - Current

Certificate of Completion - Basic Nurse Assistant

Lincoln Land Community College

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Emphasis in Fitness And Sport

Millikin University

High School Diploma -

Princeville High School