Michelle Purvis
Director/ Supervisor
Trenton,New Jersey
Summary
To obtain a position as an Administrator, College Coach, Supervisor of Physical Education or Athletic Director. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification as Principal (NJ)
1
1
Teaching Certification (NJ)
Work History
Teacher
Trenton Central High School
09.1990 - Current
- Teaching Health/Physical Education at Trenton Central High School, with specialty concentration on Aquatics (increasing participation in pool by more than50 percent), incorporating multiple teaching strategies in classroom-established Master Teacher.
Cross-Country
Trenton Central High
08.2003 - Current
- Assistant Coach of cross-country team; reporting directly to Head Coach while working in conjunction; managing 12-35 high school athletes with practices, competitions, academic progress and Secondary career planning
Head Swim Coach
Trenton Central High
01.2008 - Current
- Coaching both Boys and Girls Swim Team at Trenton Central High School, managing daily workouts and safety in and around pool, arranging events for each athlete at competitions (meets), tripling the number of participants from 2006, assisting in career or Secondary Education beyond High School, providing Lifeguard Training for summer employment at end of season.
Business Owner/Entrepreneur
Fit2Be
05.2006 - Current
- Founder/ Director of Fit2Be Inc.; providing Fitness Training, Certifications through American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid. Also Summer Camp for Children ages 4-12
Aquatics Director/Coordinator
ESF Summer Camps
06.1993 - 08.2019
- Responsible for hiring and 12-15 lifeguards, arranging swim lessons for up to 800 Campers, and scheduling recreational swim for several other camps on site.
Teacher
Hedgepeth/Williams School
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Teaching Health/Physical Education to children in grades k-8.
Teacher
Martin Luther King Middle
09.1992 - 06.2005
- Teaching Health/Physical Education, Unit Leader for "Performing Arts"-group of specialists teachers.
Education
Master of Arts - Advanced Leadership
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey08.2007
Master of Science - Exercise Science/ Sports Medicine
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania08.1990
Bachelor of Science - Health/ Physical Education
Trenton State College
Ewing, New Jersey12.1986
Skills
- Exercise Program Implementation
- Athlete Evaluation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Pool Operations
- Issue Resolution
- Lifeguard and Water Safety Training
- Technique Evaluation
- Customer Service
Websites
Certification
- Certified Principal (State of New Jersey)
- Certified Teacher (State of New Jersey)
- Certified Pool Operator on Location
- CPR/First Aid Lifeguard Training Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
Accomplishments
- Mercer County Track & Field Hall of Fame Committee Member
- Hall of Fame (2013), Notre Dame High School, Team of 1982-Captain
- School Leadership Team (Trenton Central High School-Main); (2013)
- Triathlons (2003, 2005) "Team In Training", Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Teacher of the Year (2003), Mercer County Education Association
- "Who's Who of America's Teachers" (2003)
References
- Lorraine Vaughn-Hanna, Retired Supervisor from Trenton School District, (470) 416-5670
- Scott Rourke, Site(470 Director of ESF Summer Camps, srourke@esfsummercamps.org, 609 203-9846
- Shaun Patterson, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Rowan University, (845) 405-2364
Timeline
Head Swim Coach
Trenton Central High
01.2008 - Current
Teacher
Hedgepeth/Williams School
09.2007 - 06.2010
Business Owner/Entrepreneur
Fit2Be
05.2006 - Current
Cross-Country
Trenton Central High
08.2003 - Current
Aquatics Director/Coordinator
ESF Summer Camps
06.1993 - 08.2019
Teacher
Martin Luther King Middle
09.1992 - 06.2005
Teacher
Trenton Central High School
09.1990 - Current
Master of Arts - Advanced Leadership
The College of New Jersey
Master of Science - Exercise Science/ Sports Medicine
East Stroudsburg University
Bachelor of Science - Health/ Physical Education
Trenton State College
- Certified Pool Operator on Location
- CPR/First Aid Lifeguard Training Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor
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