Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Monica Gillespie

Troy,MO

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

Wentzville Parks and Recreation
04.2024 - Current
  • Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Provided immediate first aid and emergency response for patrons in distress.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of pool area to enhance guest experience.
  • Assisted in conducting swim lesson programs, fostering skill development among participants.
  • Communicated effectively with guests regarding rules, regulations, and safety protocols.
  • Evaluated potential hazards and implemented corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Owner-Gillespie Aquatics

Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current

Provide learn to swim lessons toddler-adult

Provide stroke coaching for competitive swimmers

Provide aqua-based personal training

Maintain communication with clients on progress and scheduling

Teacher/Department Head

Wentzville R-IV School District
08.1997 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
  • Worked to ensure a safe learning environment through researched-based practices.
  • Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Developed, maintained, and supervised plans to comply with federal, state and local regulations for hundreds of students.
  • Supervised teachers and support staff to follow plans to comply with federal, state and local regulations
  • Maintained active communication with students, parents, teachers and administration to provide feedback on progress.]
  • Provided consultation to staff daily to solve challenges in the implementation of plans within their classroom and roles.
  • Served on building and district level committees to engage in improved practices

Education

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO

Master of Arts - Special Education

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Missouri Baptist University
St. Louis, MO

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis

University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, MO
05-2011

Skills

  • Strong communicator with a variety of ages and populations
  • Effective problem-solver
  • History of Leadership
  • Dependable
  • Detail Oriented

Certification

  • Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
  • Personal Training
  • Group Fitness Instructor
  • Applied Behavior Analysis-Penn State University
  • Serve Safe
  • Teaching Certificates-Principal K-8, Early Childhood, Elementary, Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, Physical Education


Timeline

Lifeguard

Wentzville Parks and Recreation
04.2024 - Current

Owner-Gillespie Aquatics

Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current

Teacher/Department Head

Wentzville R-IV School District
08.1997 - 06.2024

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Missouri Baptist University

Master of Arts - Special Education

Lindenwood University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Missouri Baptist University

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership And Policy Analysis

University of Missouri
Monica Gillespie