Maureen Trefethen
Clifton Park,New York
Summary
Dedicated Health Teacher effective at teaching and mentoring students in health-related topics. Knowledgeable about nutrition, education and exercise. Helps students feel comfortable with discussing deeply personal topics individually or with peer groups. Enthusiastic Teacher with 19 years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
124
124
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Teacher
Niskayuna Central School District
Niskayuna, NY
08.2005 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that emphasize health-related topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and disease prevention.
- Community Day Coordinator for Van Antwerp Middle school.
- Collaborated with school staff members to develop a comprehensive wellness program.
- Girls Junior varsity volleyball and softball coach
- Boys Junior varsity tennis coach
- Girls varsity bowling coach
- Girls varsity golf coach
- Health Advisory Committee member
- Turkey Trot Coordinator
- Iroquois Building Committee
- Mentor
Fitness Director
Quad Graphics
Saratoga Springs, NY
11.1991 - 08.2005
- Developed and implemented fitness programs tailored to the needs of individual clients.
- Conducted assessments of client's physical condition, health history, and exercise preferences.
- Supervised staff responsible for providing personal training services, including setting performance goals and evaluating progress towards those goals.
- Coordinated all aspects of facility operations, including scheduling classes and maintaining equipment.
- Coordinated wellness fairs that included outside vendors during the company picnic
- Assisted members in achieving their desired results through personalized guidance and support.
Girls Junior/Varsity Soccer Coach
Cohoes City School District
Cohoes, NY
09.1988 - 11.1991
- Developed and implemented soccer drills to improve team performance.
- Instructed players on sportsmanship, teamwork, and proper nutrition habits.
- Organized and supervised practice sessions with a focus on individual player development.
- Coached teams in both offensive and defensive strategies for matches.
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Cohoes City School District
Cohoes, NY
10.1900 - 02.1991
- Organized and managed junior varsity volleyball practices and drills.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance in game situations.
- Instructed athletes on proper technique for passing, setting, serving, blocking, spiking, and defense.
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
The Sage Colleges
Troy, NY05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness
Russell Sage College
Troy, NY05-1991
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Physical Fitness
- Program Planning
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Health Promotion
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Classroom Management
- Time management abilities
- Community Outreach
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Received the WNYT Top Teacher Award in 2019
- Mentor to a first year teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Teacher
Niskayuna Central School District
08.2005 - Current
Fitness Director
Quad Graphics
11.1991 - 08.2005
Girls Junior/Varsity Soccer Coach
Cohoes City School District
09.1988 - 11.1991
Master of Science - Health Education
The Sage Colleges
Bachelor of Science - Health And Fitness
Russell Sage College
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach
Cohoes City School District
10.1900 - 02.1991
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