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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Professional Development
Awards
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Sophia Gelard

Bedford Hills,NY

Summary

Dynamic Physical Education Teacher and Coach with a proven track record at Sacred Heart Greenwich, specializing in strength and conditioning, and a passion for fostering teamwork and cooperation. Expert in developing engaging curricula to promote lifelong fitness and to foster joy in movement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Education Teacher and Coach

Sacred Heart Greenwich
Greenwich, CT
08.2024 - Current
  • Development and implementation of a comprehensive physical education curricula for middle school students grades 5th-8th, promoting physical fitness, teamwork, and cooperation
  • Assessment and evaluation of student progress through regular skills assessments and feedback, adapting instruction to foster student growth and development
  • Design and execution of engaging lesson plans that incorporated a variety of sports, exercises, and activities tailored to students' needs and abilities
  • Collaboration with other educators and parents to support students' overall well-being educational goals as an academic advisor
  • Promotion of lifelong fitness and healthy habits through education on personal health and wellness, both in and out of the classroom
  • Multi-season coach for sports teams at both the middle school and varsity level, including field hockey and track & field

Sports and Aquatics Coach

Never Stop Moving 365
Westchester, NY
01.2023 - Current
  • Individual and group fitness instruction to children ages 2-15
  • Developed and implemented individualized swim instruction plans for students of varying ages and skill levels.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and confidence in the water.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

F45 Training Port Chester
Port Chester, NY
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • F45 group fitness instructor and NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Strength and conditioning subject matter expert
  • Class management and facilitation to ensure success and safety for participants of all levels

Project Manager

Sun River Health
Tarrytown, NY
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Lead project manager for outreach program in the Bronx, NY overseeing five community health workers and enabling hundreds of clients to receive support services such as health and nutrition coaching, food assistance, and primary care appointment scheduling
  • Health promotion/prevention and community outreach initiatives management

Graduate Assistant Teacher

Binghamton University Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program
Port Chester, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Created and taught lessons on sexual assault and violence prevention to undergraduate students at Binghamton University
  • Graded undergraduate students' health promotion and prevention assignments
  • Managed the Binghamton University Sexual Assault Prevention Program

Division I Track and Field Athlete

Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Binghamton University freshman 600 meter record holder
  • 10+ years of experience in running and strength training

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education And Sport Pedagogy

Manhattanville University
01-2025

Master of Public Health -

Binghamton University, Decker School of Nursing and Health Sciences
01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Binghamton University, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
01.2020

Skills

Track and Field, Strength and Conditioning, Aquatics, Lacrosse, Field Hockey

Certification

  • Physical Education (Grades K-12), New York State
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
  • Physical Education Content Specialty Test, Passed, 09/01/23
  • Educating All Students, Passed, 09/01/23
  • Adventure Education Workshop, Manhattanville University
  • Dignity For All Students Workshop (DASA)
  • Violence Prevention and Intervention
  • Child Abuse and Maltreatment

Affiliations

  • New York AHPERD
  • Southeastern Zone of NYS AHPERD

Professional Development

  • The August Institute, Saint Luke's School, 08/12/2024 - 08/16/2024
  • Southeastern Zone of NYS AHPERD Conference, Manhattanville University, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • NYS AHPERD SEZ Election Day Conference, 2022, 2024

Awards

  • America East Conference Presidential Scholar Athlete Award Recipient, 05/01/20
  • Chi Alpha Sigma National Scholar Athlete Honors Society, 05/01/19 - 05/01/21

References

  • Christina Collins, Professor and Coordinator of Physical Education Student Teaching, Manhattanville University, christina.collins@mville.edu, (914)-497-2691
  • Briana Schilling, Studio Manager and Head Trainer, Functional 45 Port Chester, portchester@f45training.com, (914)-419-3949

Timeline

Physical Education Teacher and Coach

Sacred Heart Greenwich
08.2024 - Current

Sports and Aquatics Coach

Never Stop Moving 365
01.2023 - Current

Strength and Conditioning Coach

F45 Training Port Chester
01.2022 - 01.2025

Project Manager

Sun River Health
01.2022 - 08.2024

Graduate Assistant Teacher

Binghamton University Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program
01.2021 - 01.2022

Division I Track and Field Athlete

Binghamton University
01.2017 - 01.2021

Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education And Sport Pedagogy

Manhattanville University

Master of Public Health -

Binghamton University, Decker School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Binghamton University, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

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