Nicole Buuck
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Highly experienced educator and adult fitness instructor with a strong background in mentoring, delivering instruction, fundraising, event organizing, customer service, coaching, balancing financial accounts, computer and tablet application proficiency, and working collaboratively with colleagues. Enthusiastic, highly-energetic, life-longer learner seeking to transition into new career.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Fitness Instructor
Cross Gates Family Fitness
Slidell, Louisiana
10.2014 - Current
- Motivates clients to participate in gym fitness activities and group classes
- Monitors form and technique in group environments to ensure safety of individuals
- Promotes health and wellness to class members by encouraging sustainable habits and consistency
- Recruits club members for group classes and challenge groups.
Group Fitness Instructor
Club4Fitness
Kenner, Louisiana
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Recruited club members for group classes and challenge groups.
- Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.
- Provided guidance and inspiration to class members and recommended additional fitness resources.
- Encouraged sustainable habits for health, fitness and well-being.
English Teacher and Academic Department Chair
International High School of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2017 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Advised students on academic and career choices
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
- Prepared students for current state testing
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students
- Created and moderated creative writing club
- Organized student travel
- Facilitated student success and academic growth through implementation of Tier 1 curriculum
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
Textbook Consultant
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Traveled to various locations across United States to train teachers and administrators to use digital components of textbooks published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Gave presentations to small and large groups of faculty members, ranging from 5 to 50 participants at once
- Provided follow-up support to teachers and administrators after training
- Performed above company expectations by being requested by school districts to return for subsequent training sessions
Teacher, Coach, New Teacher Mentor
Pope John Paul II High School
Slidell, Louisiana
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Taught high school English, including AP literature and composition
- Mentored new teachers
- Planned and lead technology training sessions for faculty
- Coached and moderated school dance team
- Helped organize and participate in community service activities
- Provided students with opportunities to travel and study abroad
- Planned and supervised various field trips
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments
- Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
English Teacher
St. Bernard High School
St. Bernard, Louisiana
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Taught high school English, including literature and composition
- Administered standardized ability and achievement tests and interpreted results to determine students' strengths and areas of need
- Created immersive activities and utilized writing technology to enhance instruction
- Evaluated academic performance and social relationships to identify and help struggling students
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Composition
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, Louisiana1995
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Detail-oriented
- Computer proficient
- Organizational Skills
- Problem solving strength
- Excellent planner and coordinator
- Group leadership
- Health and well-being
- Planning
- Academic advisement
- Student support
- Group and individual instruction
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Proofreading and editing
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
Club4Fitness
03.2020 - 11.2020
English Teacher and Academic Department Chair
International High School of New Orleans
08.2017 - Current
Textbook Consultant
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
04.2016 - 04.2017
Group Fitness Instructor
Cross Gates Family Fitness
10.2014 - Current
Teacher, Coach, New Teacher Mentor
Pope John Paul II High School
08.2005 - 05.2015
English Teacher
St. Bernard High School
08.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Composition
Southeastern Louisiana University
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