Lula Slaughter
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Caring and enthusiastic educator, Les Mills trainer/presenter and group fitness instructor who is passionate about helping others improve their quality of life through education and enhanced movement. Successful at coaching and mentoring individuals in different fitness modalities to represent the Les Mills fitness brand at gyms nationwide as well as maintaining a positive, healthy image to represent the Les Mills fitness brand globally as an ambassador. Successful at implementing first grade core curriculum standards in New Jersey in Math and Language Arts. Masterful at bringing energy and excitement into any arena.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented core curriculum standards for first grade
- Facilitated large and small group instruction
- Instructed Math and ELA to Spanish speaking students learning English
- Tiered instruction to meet diverse needs of students.
LES MILLS NATIONAL TRAINER
04.2020 - Current
- Instructed future coaches on how to implement Les Mills 5 Key Elements into their teaching
- Assess Technique, Coaching via Les Mills Qualification form
- BODYCOMBAT, BODYPUMP, STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
- Facilitate live / online dual day trainings
- High success rate with instructor certification.
LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL PRESENTER
04.2018 - Current
- Travel stateside and internationally to present Les Mills Master Classes
- Present quarterly workshops to current instructors based on various studies done by Les Mills
- BODYCOMBAT, BODYPUMP, LES MILLS TONE.
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
HEALTHQUEST
03.2014 - Current
- BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, TONE, BODYJAM.
PERSONAL TRAINER
Flemington, NJ
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Slaughter-House Training
- Prepared client workouts specific to their goals, flexibility, mobility level.
SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER LEAVE REPLACEMENT
READING FLEMING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
04.2013 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with ICS to provide differentiated science instruction for students with IEPs
- Implemented strong classroom management skills to keep students effectively on tasks in lab
- Nurtured student curiosity throughout science investigations by fostering a student-led learning environment
- Helped students develop scientific literacy in the subject matter of Chemistry
- Used classroom assessments to support student learning and to inform upon my teaching as well
- Helped students investigate and generate scientific explanations in the subject matter of Chemistry.
FIFTH GRADE ICS LEAVE REPLACEMENT
READING FLEMING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
10.2022 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with Language Arts/Social Studies with Paul Mack, and Math/Science with Robin Smith to create lessons for a diverse population of students
- Instructed whole group as well as small group lessons
- Modified lessons for students with IEPs as necessary
- Differentiated instruction during the math and ss blocks.
KINDERGARTEN LEAVE REPLACEMENT
ROBERT HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Successfully instructed core subjects in the first-grade curriculum in a double teacher format, alongside a special education teacher
- Collaborated with special education teachers to create lessons to reach our academically diverse population
- Prepared small group as well as whole group lessons
- Guided reading instruction
- Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques to improve student achievement in the classroom
- Well versed in Foundations Phonetics program.
MATH SUPPORT SPECIALIST
ROBERT HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Push in math support for grades K-2
- Pull out, small group instruction for grades 3-4
- Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques to improve student achievement in the classroom
- Analyzed student data to determine qualifications for support.
TEACHER OF ART AND MOVEMENT
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL 2
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Responsible for implementing lessons for grades K-4 in art and physical education based on the New York state standards
- Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques to improve student achievement in the classroom
- Responsible for displaying and creating pieces specific to student development
- Challenged with being creative with lessons due to small spaces in both subject areas
- Integrated subject areas such as math and writing in art and movement as well
- Taught a diverse population of 225 students.
PARAPROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
HUNTERDON CENTRAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Assisted students with disabilities throughout the school day
- Encouraged students to interact with their peers in the general education population
- Supervised EKWIPS students during lunchtime
- Helped EKWIPS students run the school store during lunchtime.
RECEPTIONIST
CROWN VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
12.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted clients with check-in process
- Responsible for updating client/patient database
- Ensured timely delivery of specimens sent out for testing
- Comfort clients in dealing with the loss of their pet
- Set appointments for ER doctors as well as surgeons on staff
- Responsible for timely disposal of paperwork
- Performed light housekeeping duties.
4TH GRADE TEACHER
HOLLAND BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Developed and implemented curriculum for 4th grade students
- The responsibilities included professional development, communication with the parents, assessment of students, and staff meetings
- Integrated technology into the curriculum using PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and the Internet
- Collaborated with specialists and special education teachers to modify and create lessons that facilitated learning for all our students
- Differentiated Instruction, Science-Social Studies Curriculum Assessment Committees
- Volunteered for and attended many schools sponsored events and functions such as the Bingo Night, Shannon Daley Basketball Fundraiser and Talent Show
- Co-headed the Garden Club after school on Mondays
- Tutored students on Wednesdays after school
- Developed science assessment tool with fellow colleagues with our partners at MERCK.
4TH GRADE TEACHER
AUBURN-WASHBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Developed and implemented curriculum for 4th grade students
- The responsibilities included professional development, communication with the parents, assessment of students, and staff meetings
- Integrated technology into the curriculum using PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, and the Internet
- Collaborated with specialists and special education teachers to modify and create lessons that facilitated learning for all our students
- Simulated Covered Wagon experience with the Hacker Trail during our SS Unit
- Assisted and attended School Community activities such as our Annual Pancake Festival, Bingo Night, and our Back-to-School Ice Cream Social.
PARAPROFESSIONAL - PARENT FACILITATOR
WARREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2002 - 04.2003
- Provided academic assistance to students in the third-grade wing
- Responsible for creating, planning and implementing activities to promote parent involvement
- Worked in conjunction with curriculum coordinator to develop and implement plans for the school's first multi-cultural fair which encompassed foods, crafts, dances and booths representative of the schools 10+ various cultures.
4TH GRADE TEACHER
HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2001 - 06.2002
- Developed and implemented curriculum for 4th grade students
- The responsibilities included professional development, communication with the parents, assessment of students, and staff meetings
- Assisted and attended School Community activities such as our Bingo Night, Back to School Ice Cream Social, as well as our Christmas Program
- Collaborated with specialists and special education teachers to modify and create lessons that facilitated learning for all our students
- Participated in training with fellow colleagues to implement anger diffusion techniques among students’ population.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WISkills
- Upskill Large Groups
- Facilitate Live /Online Trainings
- Project Management
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Small group Instruction
- Zoom Expertise
- Large Group Instruction
- Play-Based Learning
- Proficient in OnCourse
- Materials sourcing
- Recordkeeping
- Database Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Microsoft Office/Teams
- Document drafting
- Client Confidentiality
References
- Jake Pesquira, 516.644.3191
- Krisha Kirk, 609.433.1327
Timeline
FIRST GRADE TEACHER
10.2023 - Current
FIFTH GRADE ICS LEAVE REPLACEMENT
READING FLEMING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
10.2022 - 04.2022
PERSONAL TRAINER
Flemington, NJ
04.2021 - 09.2023
LES MILLS NATIONAL TRAINER
04.2020 - Current
LES MILLS INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL PRESENTER
04.2018 - Current
KINDERGARTEN LEAVE REPLACEMENT
ROBERT HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
11.2017 - 06.2018
MATH SUPPORT SPECIALIST
ROBERT HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
05.2017 - 11.2017
TEACHER OF ART AND MOVEMENT
MANHATTAN CHARTER SCHOOL 2
08.2015 - 03.2016
PARAPROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
HUNTERDON CENTRAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
09.2014 - 03.2015
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
HEALTHQUEST
03.2014 - Current
RECEPTIONIST
CROWN VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
12.2013 - 01.2014
SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER LEAVE REPLACEMENT
READING FLEMING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
04.2013 - 06.2022
4TH GRADE TEACHER
HOLLAND BROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12.2010 - 06.2012
4TH GRADE TEACHER
AUBURN-WASHBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2004 - 06.2006
PARAPROFESSIONAL - PARENT FACILITATOR
WARREN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10.2002 - 04.2003
4TH GRADE TEACHER
HOWE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay