Nicholas Nguyen-Zintgraff
Tustin
Summary
Collaborative educator with talent for engaging students and fostering a supportive learning environment. Driven by commitment to academic excellence and interpersonal growth, dedicated to making meaningful impact as a teacher.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Zilarctions
Tustin, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Lead class participants in choreographed exercises.
- Create engaging and fun choreography that also improves functional fitness.
- Modify choreography to allow participation of all students regardless of functional ability.
- Improve the overall wellness of participants by encouraging laughter and social interaction in addition to the physical benefits of exercise.
- Ensure the safety of participants by employing instructional and environmental safety precautions such as allowing ample recovery time, encouraging students to bring water to class, clearing the exercise area of tripping hazards, reporting any health and safety concerns to onsite staff immediately upon discovery, etc.
Business Owner/Insurance Producer
Peace & Love Insurance Services
Tustin, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Manage the daily operations related to client service, finances, and marketing.
- Continually research the changing landscape of Medicare insurance to remain on top of new changes and prepare clients for how it will affect their ability to access medical care.
- Developed print advertising, social media campaigns, and networking events to deliver messages to target audience.
- Network with other healthcare professionals to build a support team of trusted providers to whom clients could be referred.
- Conduct community outreach through volunteering and participating in resource fairs geared towards older adults.
- Assist Medicare beneficiaries in finding a health plan that best suits their health and financial needs.
- Ensure agents and company as a whole remain compliant with industry standards and regulations, i.e., ensuring agents remain current and valid with all necessary licenses, store and share client info securely with HIPAA-compliant software, etc.
- Plan, host, and lead educational events about Medicare to help both beneficiaries and their loved ones understand how to navigate the complicated world of Medicare and how to make the best usage of their entitlements and perks available through this program.
- Remain current on all Medicare products I represent, reviewing annual policy changes and ensuring both new and existing clients are aware of how these changes may affect them.
Adjunct Instructor, Fitness
NOCCCD
Anaheim, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Create lesson plans that incorporate a variety of instructional techniques for diverse student populations.
- Develop syllabi outlining course requirements and objectives.
- Adapt course materials according to the needs of each class and individual student.
- Confer with supervisor to discuss program goals and course objectives.
- Encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for learning by providing a stimulating educational atmosphere.
- Provide a fun and engaging environment where students are motivated to participate and learn.
- Assess student performance through tests, quizzes, and assignments to evaluate progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Provide individualized instruction and support to struggling learners.
- Continually educate myself on new techniques and methods to keep students engaged and progressing.
- Utilize technology such as interactive whiteboards, laptops, tablets, and digital projectors in the classroom.
- Interjected personal experience into class, making learning relevant to students.
Lead Fitness Instructor
City of Irvine
Irvine, CA
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Manage the Rancho Senior Center's fitness program.
- Use knowledge of a wide variety of worldviews build meaningful relationships with people of various ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, etc. in order to help them best engage in exercise.
- Oversee the fitness center, assisting members with adjusting equipment appropriately, providing information on proper technique, intensity of training, and all other aspects of exercise to ensure the safety and efficacy of each member's exercise routine.
- Conduct fitness orientations for new members to ensure they understand how to operate all fitness equipment, are aware of the Fitness Center Guidelines, and know how to access services to support their fitness pursuits.
- Provide 1-on-1 coaching sessions to give members detailed-individualized assistance in achieving their fitness goals; goals and programming informed by routine fitness assessment using the Senior Fitness test.
- Design, market, and lead group exercises courses such as Circuit Training and Functional Movement on a quarterly basis.
- Partner with our sister senior centers and community healthcare providers such as Hoag Hospital to provide service to and communicate with a greater number of older adults in Orange County.
- Market and provide all services with sensitivity to Orange County's diverse population and enthusiasm for inclusion of people from all ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
- Design, market, promote and implement activities for Orange County's senior population that promote all dimensions of wellness (e.g., Laughter Yoga, Tai-Chi, Chess Club, Drive-in Movie Night, etc.).
- Organize fitness-related events such as table-tennis tournaments, the Spring into Health fitness challenge, and the Healthy Aging Expo. Tasks include securing event sponsors/donors, coordinating catering, event set-up/breakdown, etc.
- Ensure all equipment is in working order, safe to use, and is clean and aesthetically pleasing.
- Vet potential independent exercise instructors who wish to offer classes at the senior center to ensure they are a good fit.
Teaching Associate
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Create lesson plans that incorporate a variety of instructional techniques for diverse student populations.
- Develop syllabi outlining course requirements and objectives.
- Adapt course materials according to the needs of each class and individual student.
- Confer with supervisor to discuss program goals and course objectives.
- Encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for learning by providing a stimulating educational atmosphere.
- Provide a fun and engaging environment where students are motivated to participate and learn.
- Assess student performance through tests, quizzes, and assignments to evaluate progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Provide individualized instruction and support to struggling learners.
- Continually educate myself on new techniques and methods to keep students engaged and progressing.
- Utilize technology such as interactive whiteboards, laptops, tablets, and digital projectors in the classroom.
- Interjected personal experience into class, making learning relevant to students.
Fitness Instructor
Center for Successful Aging
Fullerton, CA
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Design, implement and lead bi-weekly exercise courses for independent older adults with a wide variety of functional capacities.
- Utilize various teaching methods and understand the utility of various teachings philosophies to best understand the worldview of each participant so that I may more effectively aide in their fitness journeys.
- Design and implement creative and effective alternative classes to comply with social distancing regulations.
- Administer fitness assessments to clients such as the Senior Fitness Test, modifying assessments if necessary, accurately recording all results, and digitally inputting manually recorded data.
- Monitor clients during exercises, interjecting and correcting mistakes when necessary.
- Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition and the exercise environment is kept safe overall for the clients (e.g., both in proper working order to minimize injury risk and well-cleaned to minimize risk of spreading infection).
- Promote social cohesion client-to-client as well as instructor-to-client. Provide clients with a warm, welcoming environment in which they feel comfortable and confident enough to gain the most benefit from their time in class.
Mobility Technician
Atlas Lift Tech
Newport Beach, CA
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Regularly conducted trainings for nursing and other patient care staff on safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) legislation, equipment, and techniques.
- Assisted nursing staff when mobilizing patients, providing direction and mobility recommendations when required.
- Preserved equipment by performing regular maintenance checks, replacing parts or performing repairs.
- Performed equipment diagnostics to recommend corrective actions for operational problems.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized equipment post-care and at regular intervals throughout the shift.
- Documented all patient interactions to ensure excellent quality of care.
Fitness Coordinator
Reata Glen
Rancho Mission Viejo, CA
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Design, implement and lead bi-weekly exercise courses for independent older adults with a wide variety of functional capacities.
- Design and implement creative and effective alternative classes to comply with social distancing regulations.
- Administer fitness assessments to clients such as the Senior Fitness Test, modifying assessments if necessary, accurately recording all results, and digitally inputting manually recorded data.
- Monitor clients during exercises, interjecting and correcting mistakes when necessary.
- Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition and the exercise environment is kept safe overall for the clients (e.g., both in proper working order to minimize injury risk and well-cleaned to minimize risk of spreading infection).
- Promote social cohesion client-to-client as well as instructor-to-client. Provide clients with a warm, welcoming environment in which they feel comfortable and confident enough to gain the most benefit from their time in class.
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Las Palmas Assisted Living
Laguna Woods, CA
01.2018 - 07.2019
- Assist residents with ADL's as needed (dressing, bathing, feeding, etc.).
- Encourage residents to remain as independent as possible.
- Lead residents in activities of recreation and leisure (BINGO, puzzle-making, balloon volleyball, chair exercises, etc.).
- Assist residents in medication scheduling and ingestion, adhering to 6 Rights of Medication Assistance (triple check that correct prescription is taken, every time for every resident).
- Monitor residents for any change in condition (e.g., regularly recording weight, BP, changes in behavior).
- Maintain clean, orderly public and private facilities for the residents.
- Above all, ensuring the residents and their families feel they are at home.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Gerokinesiology
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA, US05-2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA, US05-2019
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Philosophy
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA, US05-2019
Skills
- Expertise in public health, physical activity, and philosophy
- Course planning
- Powerpoint presentations
- Inclusive learning
- Time management
- Instructional design
- Performance evaluations
- Online teaching
- Cultural awareness
- Kinesiology & Philosophy instruction
Certification
Accident & Health Insurance Producer
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Intermediate
Timeline
Zumba Fitness Instructor
Zilarctions
07.2025 - Current
Business Owner/Insurance Producer
Peace & Love Insurance Services
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor, Fitness
NOCCCD
01.2023 - Current
Lead Fitness Instructor
City of Irvine
08.2021 - 08.2024
Teaching Associate
California State University, Fullerton
08.2020 - 06.2022
Fitness Coordinator
Reata Glen
01.2020 - 09.2020
Mobility Technician
Atlas Lift Tech
07.2019 - 05.2022
Fitness Instructor
Center for Successful Aging
08.2018 - 06.2022
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Las Palmas Assisted Living
01.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Philosophy
California State University-Fullerton
Master of Science (M.S.) - Gerokinesiology
California State University-Fullerton
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Meals on Wheels, Delivery Driver, Newport Beach, CA, 2024-07, Present, Ensured customers received their orders in a timely manner, providing excellent customer service at every opportunity. Checked delivery addresses and verified correct package delivery. Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while delivering goods within specified time frames. Utilized GPS systems to accurately navigate routes while adhering to scheduled delivery times. Developed strong relationships with customers by providing friendly service and responding to inquiries promptly. Maintained set routes and schedules to meet customer expectations.
- Tustin Area Senior Center, Front Desk Attendant, Tustin, CA, 2024-07, 2025-12, Tracked occupancy levels on a daily basis using computer software applications. Followed emergency protocols established by the hotel during any incidents or accidents that may occur. Ensured that all messages were delivered in a timely fashion according to established procedures. Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the front desk area at all times. Assisted guests with inquiries regarding local attractions, directions, restaurant recommendations. Utilized problem solving skills when dealing with difficult situations involving guests or staff members.