Lorelei Black
Maspeth,NY
Summary
Dedicated Physical Education and Health Teacher with a vision for advancing into leadership roles such as Athletic Director, PE Coordinator, or Aquatics Director. Committed to leveraging a diverse skill set and extensive knowledge to support the mission of academic institutions while overseeing and developing athletic programs that robustly support student-athletes. Focused on fostering a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and open communication within the athletic department through collaboration with coaches and organizing dynamic events that celebrate achievements. Skilled in designing comprehensive training programs that emphasize teamwork, discipline, and leadership skills, ultimately preparing student-athletes for lifelong success both on and off the field while enhancing overall well-being.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long Term Substitute
St. Michael’s Academy
- Taught High School Girls’ Physical Education. Created and wrote the curriculum. Coached morning Boot camp fitness classes for the girls.
Teacher/Rider Coach/HEAD SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
The Motorcycle Safety School
- Provide an introduction to the fundamentals of safe and responsible motorcycling. The Introductory Rider Course includes the knowledge and skills necessary for Licensing and motorcycle operation. Additionally, I serve as the head instructor for the Dirt Bike School, which caters to children aged 6 to 19.
The Dwight School
Physical Education Teacher/Maternity leave replacement
The United Nations International School
- Taught Physical Education/co-taught for grades 3-12.
- Middle School Girls Soccer Coach. One-Year Maternity Leave Teacher. Leave for one year.
Athletic Director/Physical Educator
The Metropolitan Montessori School
- Taught Physical Education for grades N-6. Wrote, created, and taught curriculum for the entire school.
- Coached soccer, track and field, swimming, gymnastics, hockey, and basketball
- Organized and scheduled the school's competitive teams' games with other schools.
Substitute Teacher
Abraham Joshua Heschel School
- Taught Grade 2, general studies.
Assistant Teacher
Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School
- Kindergarten
Physical Education Teacher
Trevor Day School
- Physical Education teacher for Preschool.
- Wrote and implemented a curriculum for the entire school.
- In charge of ordering equipment.
- Ran an after-school program for gymnastics for grades N-5.
- Ran a running program for grades 3-8.
- Science Teacher for Grades K-4.
- Wrote the entire science curriculum, including the investigative colloquium method and teaching style.
Aquatics Specialist/ Instructor Trainer
American Aquatics Safety
06.2023 - Current
- I am an instructor trainer in lifeguarding and aquatics. I train and certify people in lifeguarding, CPR, AED, first aid, waterfront lifeguarding, lifeguard management, pool activity leadership, aquatics director, and WSI.
- I teach safety skills with simple lessons and lots of hands-on practice. My training covers how to lead pool activities, keep swimmers safe, and manage lifeguard teams. I guide future aquatics directors on the main responsibilities, such as safety planning, staff supervision, and program management.
- I also teach leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. I use real-life practice and easy-to-understand activities so my trainees feel confident and prepared to manage any aquatic facility.
Aquatics Director and WSI Swim Instructor/Head Lifeguard
Chabad of Great Neck
06.2022 - Current
- I manage hiring and training for all aquatics staff at camp, choosing people who care about water safety and teaching swimming. I train the staff daily in lifeguarding and rescue skills so they are ready for any situation.
- I also teach swimming lessons to children in grades K-5, focusing on basic skills, safety, and building confidence in the water. My goal is to create a fun and supportive environment so kids learn to swim and enjoy being in the water.
Athletic Director/ Lead PE Teacher
Queens Hebrew Academy
09.2025 - 02.2026
- I plan PE lessons for students from Shorshim (N) to grade 8 that help them stay active, work together, and enjoy moving. Young students learn basic skills through fun games. In K-2, we focus on teamwork and playing fairly. Grades 3-5 practice sports skills, and grades 6-8 play on school teams and learn advanced techniques.
- Developed and enforced academic eligibility standards to promote student-athlete success in both sports and academics.
- Improved athlete retention rate by fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
Gymnastics Coach
Progressive Athletic Club East Gymnastics
04.2025 - 09.2025
- I teach gymnastics classes about 30 hours a week. I lead preschool and infant classes that help young children build balance, coordination, and motor skills in a fun way. I also run “Grown-up and Me” classes, where parents and kids do gymnastics together.
- I coach recreational gymnastics for all ages and skill levels, focusing on safety, teamwork, and helping each student enjoy being active. My goal is to make gymnastics fun and build confidence in every student.
11th Grade PE/Health Science Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Teach Physical Education and Health Science to 11th-grade students.
- Follow New Jersey's Physical Education and Health standards.
- Conduct student growth observations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Mentored struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in significant improvement in academic performance.
Long Term Substitute Teacher/PE
The Solomon Schechter School of Queens
02.2023 - 06.2024
- At the Solomon Schechter School of Queens in Flushing, NY, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a leave replacement teacher for Physical Education. During this time, I taught students from nursery through eighth grade while my daughter completed her final year at the school.
In this rewarding role, I developed a dynamic curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of our vibrant school community. My goal was to inspire a lifelong love for fitness in each student, helping them discover the joy and importance of physical activity. I focused on teaching the fundamentals of various sports and fitness skills, empowering students to understand how these practices contribute to a healthy and active lifestyle. Through engaging and enjoyable activities, I aimed to ignite enthusiasm for fitness, encouraging students to embrace it as an essential part of their lives.
* I am organized and detail-oriented, with a strong work ethic. - Established a positive classroom culture by setting clear expectations and promoting mutual respect among students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lessons, providing a more cohesive educational experience for students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by enforcing consistent discipline policies and utilizing positive reinforcement strategies, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
10th Grade PE/Health Science Teacher
The Williamsburg Charter School
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Physical Education Teacher, Grade 10
- Health Teacher
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, critical thinking, and collaboration among students.
- Developed innovative teaching methods that effectively engaged students and improved their learning outcomes.
- Conducted regular evaluations of instructional effectiveness, refining teaching techniques based on student feedback and performance data.
The French American School of NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Physical Education teacher who also assists the Athletic Director. Responsibilities include team-teaching grades 1-5 and teaching high school EPS (Education of Physical Sport) for grades 9-12, in accordance with the French curriculum standards. Grades 9-12, adhering to the French curriculum standards.
Physical Educator and Yoga Teacher
Gan Chabad Preschool
09.2013 - 06.2023
- Physical Educator and Yoga Teacher, specializing in teaching physical education, dance, and movement to children in 2, 3, and 4-year-old classes. I developed and implemented the curriculum for the program I created. I am a Yoga Certified Instructor, having trained under the owner of Every Kids Yoga, and I specialize in working with children with special needs. In my yoga classes for 2s, 3s, and Pre-K children, I incorporate music and props to create a fun and engaging learning environment.
Yoga Teacher (Part-Time)
Solomon Schechter School
02.2016 - 01.2023
- Developed an engaging yoga program designed to promote self-esteem using music and props for various yoga poses. The program aims to support students' physical, emotional, and spiritual development by enhancing their ability to learn, self-regulate, socialize, and build self-confidence. This is achieved by incorporating yoga movements, creativity, and play into their academic curriculum.
Lead Teacher of High School Girls' Physical Education
Yeshiva of Flatbush-Joel Braverman High School
09.2014 - 07.2020
- I wrote and implemented a curriculum specifically for girls, focusing on helping them develop a love for fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- I introduced them to the fundamentals of various sports, including volleyball, gymnastics, hockey, badminton, pickleball, tennis, softball, soccer, European handball, basketball, acrosports, fitness conditioning, flag football, ultimate frisbee, bowling, track and field, lifestyle activities, yoga, Pilates, CrossFit, Zumba, and lute.
- Additionally, I created a new athletic standard
- HEAD COACH for gymnastics, ping pong, cross-country, and track and field.
Primary and Middle Physical Education in a bilingual setting
The Lycee Français de New York
01.2004 - 06.2010
- PRIMARY EPS TEACHER: Followed the French/American curriculum, which includes swimming.
- Taught swimming for grades 4 and 5.
- Initiated the after-school gymnastics program, which has since evolved into a team.
- Coached co-ed middle school cross-country, girls' middle school basketball, and co-ed track and field.
- Served as the head coach for the gymnastics team.
- Involved in summer camps and sports programs, and taught swimming from 2004 to 2007.
- Created and organized after-school USAG gymnastics and recreational gymnastics programs.
Education
Master of Science - Movement Science / Physical Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY05.1988
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Movement Science
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY1985
Master of Arts/Doctor of Education - Leadership in Education
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ01.2015
Skills
- Fostering student involvement
- Encouragement techniques
- Engagement techniques
- In-depth subject knowledge
- Structured learning environment
- Proactive safety awareness
- Effective classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Document organization
- Effective lesson execution
Accomplishments
- Transformed the Yeshivah of Flatbush Girls program from a recreational focus to an academic and competitive model. Developed a three-year rotating curriculum to support this shift. As a result, 75% of participants joined extracurricular sports teams through the programs I organized and established, totaling 17 teams.
Certification
Aquatics Director certification /PAL, CPR PRO, WSI, Lifeguard, CPR/AED Instructor trainer, CPR, First Aid, AED, Children yoga ( Every Kids Yoga certified), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Rock Climbing Instructor, Track and Field Level 2, Gymnastics Level 7, certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), Weight Lifting (CE) NSCA-National Strength and Conditioning Association, Motorcycling, Dirt Biking, Motorcycle Association of New York State (MANY'S) and New York State Certified Safety Instructor/Dirt Bike Instructor USA Gymnastics Certifications: KAT/MELPD gymnastics, PDP I gymnastics, PDP II certified levels 1-4, PDP III gymnastics level 1-4 WCL, National Gymnastics Safety Certification. Certified CrossFit instructor, Zumba instructor. Virtus - Protecting God’s children: Diocese of Brooklyn. Safe Sport Training - US Figure Skating, CPR Instructor trainer.
Languages
French
Professional Working
ATHLETIC ENDEAVORS
- Olympic Trials, New Orleans, 6/92, Finalist, US Olympian
- Olympic Games Semi-finalist, 7/92, Spain. Team USA—In the first event, we were pioneers in a female-gendered event with men’s equipment
COACHING
Volleyball, MS/HS Track and Field, Softball, Elementary Basketball, Soccer, MS/HS Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Swimming, Rock Climbing, Motor Biking, Gymnastics, ping-pong, Badminton, pickleball, fitness, stair running (vertical running), acro-sport, circus, European handball, Gaga ball, cross-country skiing, teaching new teachers how to write a syllabus and curriculum, and knitting and embroidery.
Timeline
Athletic Director/ Lead PE Teacher
Queens Hebrew Academy
09.2025 - 02.2026
Gymnastics Coach
Progressive Athletic Club East Gymnastics
04.2025 - 09.2025
11th Grade PE/Health Science Teacher
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
08.2024 - 04.2025
Aquatics Specialist/ Instructor Trainer
American Aquatics Safety
06.2023 - Current
10th Grade PE/Health Science Teacher
The Williamsburg Charter School
02.2023 - 02.2024
Long Term Substitute Teacher/PE
The Solomon Schechter School of Queens
02.2023 - 06.2024
The French American School of NY
09.2022 - 06.2023
Aquatics Director and WSI Swim Instructor/Head Lifeguard
Chabad of Great Neck
06.2022 - Current
Yoga Teacher (Part-Time)
Solomon Schechter School
02.2016 - 01.2023
Lead Teacher of High School Girls' Physical Education
Yeshiva of Flatbush-Joel Braverman High School
09.2014 - 07.2020
Physical Educator and Yoga Teacher
Gan Chabad Preschool
09.2013 - 06.2023
Primary and Middle Physical Education in a bilingual setting
The Lycee Français de New York
01.2004 - 06.2010
Long Term Substitute
St. Michael’s Academy
Teacher/Rider Coach/HEAD SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
The Motorcycle Safety School
The Dwight School
Physical Education Teacher/Maternity leave replacement
The United Nations International School
Athletic Director/Physical Educator
The Metropolitan Montessori School
Substitute Teacher
Abraham Joshua Heschel School
Assistant Teacher
Columbia Greenhouse Nursery School
Physical Education Teacher
Trevor Day School
Master of Science - Movement Science / Physical Education
Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Movement Science
Bard College
Master of Arts/Doctor of Education - Leadership in Education
Seton Hall University