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Monica Quadrato

Watertown,CT

Summary

Dynamic educator of 26 years and health & wellness coach with a rich background in nutritional and fasting/lifestyle coaching. Leveraged certified expertise in nutrition and fasting to tailor wellness plans, achieving significant client health transformations. Excels in collaborative environments, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills. Proven track record in fostering educational and personal growth. Skilled Lifestyle Coach with experience supporting clients in goal-setting and clarity sessions. Versed in communicating effectively and active listening skills to assess client needs. Personable and direct with focus on guiding clients toward self-reflection and personal development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fasting & Lifestyle Coach

Self-employed
06.2024 - Current
  • Educate clients about how to take control of their health by creating a fasting lifestyle.
  • Teach client how to improve metabolic health through fasting and nutrition.
  • Incorporate hormonal literacy into a balanced lifestyle.
  • Provide a framework for using fasting to heal.
  • Develop personalized fasting plans based on individual needs and goals.
  • Provided coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance health and wellness through lifestyle changes that will improve both metabolic and hormonal health.
  • Evaluate and monitor client success.


Nutrition Coach

Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current
  • Educate clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
  • Educate clients about micronutrients, macronutrients, dietary guidelines, and the role of food in health and disease.
  • Provide in-depth information on nutritional care to maximize health.
  • Assess clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans based on individual goals.
  • Assist patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
  • Determine client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
  • Coach individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
  • Produce clear and concise meal and exercise plans for clients based on specific dietary needs and medical requirements.

Classroom Teacher

Watertown Board of Education
11.2013 - 10.2021
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
  • Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.

Classroom Teacher

Southington Board of Education
09.1999 - 12.2008
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT

Skills

  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively to share knowledge and support mutual growth
  • Capable of analyzing challenges, identifying solutions, and implementing strategies
  • Exceptional organizational skills including time management
  • Committed to ongoing learning and maintaining knowledge of best practices

Affiliations

  • Dr. Mindy Pelz

Certification

  • Certified Nutrition Coach, Efficient Coach - May 2024
  • Fast Like a Girl Certification, Dr. MIndy Pelz - June 2024

Timeline

Fasting & Lifestyle Coach

Self-employed
06.2024 - Current

Nutrition Coach

Self-employeed
05.2024 - Current

Classroom Teacher

Watertown Board of Education
11.2013 - 10.2021

Classroom Teacher

Southington Board of Education
09.1999 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Central Connecticut State University

Masters of Elementary Education - Elementary Education

Central Connecticut State University
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