Sara Pickering
1568 Nottingham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in creating solid relationships and trust with people. Possess excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Dedicated to providing support, compassion and guidance in order to help people achieve their goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
Carbon Valley Parks And Recreation
2014.04 - 2023.06
- Instructed and lead a variety of fitness and yoga class formats to students with a wide spectrum of physical fitness levels.
- Took pride in listening to clients' fitness goals and celebrated their successes and achievements.
- Trained individual clients on strength training, cardio vascular exercises, and stretching in alignment with their goals and physical conditions.
- Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries and maintained both a physical and emotional environment for exercising.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Assisted clients with establishing and achieving their fitness goals and progress.
- Maintained detailed records of clients' workouts and progress.
- Reported on class activities and grew a variety of fitness class offerings at Carbon Valley Recreation Center.
- Attended professional developments, trainings and meetings.
Certified Substitute Teacher
St. Vrain Valley School District
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts, and in-depth subject matter.
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
- Assisted students (grades 6-12) in ongoing projects and assignments in a variety of subject areas and conducted extra research to further understanding of topics.
- Aided students in ongoing projects and assignments in a variety of subject areas and conducted extra research to further understanding of topics
Assistant Teacher
St Vrain Valley School District
2020.10 - 2021.05
- Assisted teachers with instructing and academically supporting students (grades 6 - 8), in an in-person and online learning hybrid environment
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Supported teachers in implementing new teaching techniques, learning tools, systems and materials.
- Planned, prepared and presented assignments to individual students and small learning groups.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PATeacher Education Certification - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PABachelor of Science - Dietetics & Exercise Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PASkills
- Presenting and teaching
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Goals and Performance
- Creative Solutions
- Relationship and Community Building
- Data Analysis
Community Service
Supporting Military Community
Yoga Class Instruction
Red Cross and First Aid Instruction
One Nation Soccer
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher
St. Vrain Valley School District
2021.08 - 2022.05
Assistant Teacher
St Vrain Valley School District
2020.10 - 2021.05
Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
Carbon Valley Parks And Recreation
2014.04 - 2023.06
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Teacher Education Certification - Elementary Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics & Exercise Science
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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