Michele Miranda Phaler
Figure Skating Instructor /Extended Care Teacher
Foster City,CA
Summary
Professional educator with 43 years teaching as a figure skating coach. Teaching skating skills and specializing in choreography and conditioning strategies. Successfully developed tailored training programs that enhanced skater performance and competition success. Competitive skaters from beginning to Jr. Olympic, National and International skaters.
Extended Care teacher, yard duty and giving teacher breaks. Working with all grade levels and students with special needs with a positive attitude. Encouraging and supportive with daily tasks.
Overview
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Certification
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43 Years of experience
Work History
Figure Skating Coach
Winter Lodge
10.2023 - Current
- Supported students in improving their form, timing, and style.
- Encouraged a positive attitude and strong work ethic among skaters.
Figure Skating Coach
Nazareth Ice Oasis
04.1992 - 08.2020
- Analyzed moves of skaters to explain correct and incorrect techniques.
- Choreographed routines for students participating in competitions.
- Developed tailored training programs for skaters, resulting in increased competition success and personal growth.
- Strengthened athlete endurance with comprehensive off-ice conditioning programs, leading to improved on-ice performance.
- Mentored junior coaches to ensure consistent coaching quality across all levels of the program.
Extended Care Teacher
Challenger School
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with support staff to enhance learning for special needs students.
- Established a supportive environment to facilitate effective communication.
- Cultivated strong student relationships, enhancing trust and mutual respect.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stephan Watts Kearny High School
San Diego, CASkills
Strong technical skills
Choreography
Parent interaction
Communication
Certification
PSA Master Rated Freestyle, Gold Certification ISI, USFS Technical Caller Certification
Timeline
Figure Skating Coach
Winter Lodge
10.2023 - Current
Extended Care Teacher
Challenger School
08.2008 - 08.2016
Figure Skating Coach
Nazareth Ice Oasis
04.1992 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Stephan Watts Kearny High School