Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Volunteer Experiences
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Nichole Richter

Sun Prairie,WI

Summary

Health and Wellness education professional with robust history of developing and delivering comprehensive health programs to students and adults. Consistently collaborates with colleagues to enhance student learning and achieve educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings, with strong skills in curriculum design and student engagement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PE and Health Teacher

Stride K12
06.2023 - Current
  • Taught Health, PE, Fitness, Healthcare, Pharmacy Tech
  • New Teacher Mentor
  • Tech assistance
  • Club member

Physical Education/Health/AVID Teacher

Madison Metropolitan School District/ Madison School and Community Recreation
08.2016 - Current
  • Teach 6-8 grade Physical Education and Health, 7th grade AVID
  • Welcoming Schools Facilitator, GSA and Ski Club Advisor, Tutor
  • Tech/SBLT/Race and Equity team member
  • MMSD MS Health Curriculum Leadership team member
  • Currently employed with MSCR

Adaptive Program Lead/ Fitness Instructor/ Aquatics/ Child Care

YMCA of Dane County/ YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
01.2003 - Current
  • Teach Adaptive classes/ help lead Dane County YMCA Adaptive Department
  • Co-manage Special Olympics Agency which represents Dane County
  • YMCA Conduct fitness orientations, personal workouts, supervise fitness areas, membership Teach Zumba, yoga, cardio kickboxing, H2O, Y Cycling, etc.
  • Supervise and work with kids age 6 weeks- 18 years
  • Lifeguarding and swim instruction

PE and Health Teacher/ 4K Teacher/ Fitness Instructor

Sun Prairie Area School District
09.2010 - 08.2016
  • Current GSA and Ski Club Advisor
  • Taught Health, PE, Fitness at SP East and SP West
  • Taught 4K summer school classes
  • Taught Zumba, Yoga and other fitness activities
  • Welcoming Schools Facilitator

Youth Program Director/ Fitness Instructor

Prairie Athletic Club
05.2014 - 06.2016
  • Director and Administrator of the State Licensed PAC Kids childcare program
  • Coordinated all youth classes (gymnastics, soccer, basketball, etc.) and instructors Supervised children/ lifeguard/ provide transportation
  • Taught yoga, Zumba and all youth fitness classes

Physical Education Teacher/Volleyball & Softball Coach

Pardeeville Middle/ High School
08.2007 - 08.2010
  • Taught 7-12th Grade PE/ Fitness and Wellness
  • Coached JV2 Volleyball and Middle School Softball

Physical Education/ Health Teacher & Softball Coach

Beloit Memorial High School
02.2007 - 08.2007
  • Taught 9-12th Grade PE/Health/Swim/Lifetime Wellness
  • Coached/ Managed Freshman Softball
  • One semester contract

Physical Education Teacher/ Wellness Specialist

Jared C. Bruce Academy
Milwaukee, WI
08.2006 - 02.2007
  • Taught K-8th Grade PE/ Wellness
  • Created and Implemented Wellness Policies

Physical Education and Health Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools- John Marshall/ Custer High School
08.2003 - 02.2006
  • Taught 9-12th grade PE, Health, Swimming, Freshman Focus, Adapted PE

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sport Science, P.E.Teaching

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
05.2003

Skills

  • Multicultural and Mental Health Sensitivity
  • Curriculum Development and Implementation
  • Unit/Lesson/ Fitness Plan Development and Implementation
  • Age-appropriate instruction
  • IEP development, implementation, and support
  • Classroom & Behavior Management
  • Aquatics
  • Coaching
  • Personal Training & Group Fitness
  • Technology integration

Certification

  • PreK-12 Physical Education Teaching (WI 530)
  • PreK-12 Health Ed. (WI 910)
  • Adapted Physical Education Teaching (WI 860)
  • Online Educator (WI DPI)
  • WI Registry Level 14
  • CPR/ AED/ First Aid
  • Red Cross Lifeguarding
  • Zumba Level 1
  • MMSD Nursing Assistant
  • Google Educator Level 1 and 2
  • YMCA: Healthy Lifestyle, Group Fitness, Cycling, Strength Training and Conditioning

Affiliations

  • WHPE- Wisconsin Health and Physical Education
  • NEA- National Education Association
  • WEAC- Wisconsin Educators Association
  • SHAPE- Society of Health and Physical Educators
  • PEK- Phi Epsilon Kappa Physical Educators Network

References

Samantha Lewent- Stride K12 STEP Supervisor, slewent@k12.com, (570) 365-8391


Brian Waszczyk- Teacher, Central Heights Middle School, bwaszczyk@hotmail.com


Lindsey Nennig- Stride K12 STEP Teacher, lmnennig@gmail.com, (254) 281-1445


Ann Hill- FCS Teacher, Jefferson Middle School, anniehill50@gmail.com


Cynthia Larson- Special Education Assistant, Sherman Middle School, cjlarson3335@gmail.com, (608) 658-2567

Volunteer Experiences

Westside OPTS Fundraising Coordinator- 2019/2020 School Year Organized 7 fundraising events and assisted in three all-school events per year


Special Olympics Basketball, Track, Soccer coach YMCA/ Special Olympics Agency Manager Organized first ever SO Triathlon in Madison


GSAFE volunteer Outreach Festival, Trick or Trot (2), Pride Milwaukee

Timeline

PE and Health Teacher

Stride K12
06.2023 - Current

Physical Education/Health/AVID Teacher

Madison Metropolitan School District/ Madison School and Community Recreation
08.2016 - Current

Youth Program Director/ Fitness Instructor

Prairie Athletic Club
05.2014 - 06.2016

PE and Health Teacher/ 4K Teacher/ Fitness Instructor

Sun Prairie Area School District
09.2010 - 08.2016

Physical Education Teacher/Volleyball & Softball Coach

Pardeeville Middle/ High School
08.2007 - 08.2010

Physical Education/ Health Teacher & Softball Coach

Beloit Memorial High School
02.2007 - 08.2007

Physical Education Teacher/ Wellness Specialist

Jared C. Bruce Academy
08.2006 - 02.2007

Physical Education and Health Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools- John Marshall/ Custer High School
08.2003 - 02.2006

Adaptive Program Lead/ Fitness Instructor/ Aquatics/ Child Care

YMCA of Dane County/ YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee
01.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Sport Science, P.E.Teaching

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse