Luciana Polk
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Seeking a teaching position in PK-12 health and physical education where I can utilize my passion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles; aiming to apply my education in order to engage and motivate students in creating healthy habits and behaviors for a lifetime.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mt. Lebanon High School JV Girls Volleyball Coach
Mt. Lebanon High School Athletics
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Encouraged team spirit by motivating players with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided feedback to players on technique, strategy, and skill development.
District Wide Substitute Teacher
Greater Latrobe School District
Latrobe, PA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Job Coach
SVC Bearcat B.E.S.T. Program
Latrobe, PA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted and guided students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in developing and learning life skills and helped them succeed in various part-time jobs on and off campus.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Pennsylvania Western University
Online06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, PA05-2024
Certification
- Instructional I Health and Physical Education PK-12
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- American Red Cross Ambassador for Water Safety
- Google Level I
Volunteer Experience
- SVC Wraps (2023)
- SVC Ukraine Drive (2022)
- Covid Vaccine Clinic at Saint Vincent College (2021)
- Miracle League of South Hills Volunteer (2021)
Accomplishments
- Recipient, Saint Vincent College Award for Academic Excellence in Health and Physical Education
- Recipient, Saint Vincent College Athletics, The William Rafferty Award
- Recipient, Saint Vincent College Women’s Volleyball Captain (2023)
- Recipient, Saint Vincent College SGA Senator
- Member, NCAA Saint Vincent College Women’s Volleyball and Lacrosse
Timeline
Mt. Lebanon High School JV Girls Volleyball Coach
Mt. Lebanon High School Athletics
07.2024 - Current
District Wide Substitute Teacher
Greater Latrobe School District
01.2024 - 05.2024
Job Coach
SVC Bearcat B.E.S.T. Program
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Exercise Science & Health Promotion
Pennsylvania Western University
Bachelor of Science - Health & Physical Education
Saint Vincent College
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