Stephanie Connor
Laurinburg,NC
Summary
Passionate hard working job to seeker and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitness/Wellness Instructor
Victorious Praise Christian Center
08.2013 - 11.2023
- Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
- Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
- Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
- Planned and executed group fitness sessions with warm-ups and cool-downs.
- Demonstrated modified routines with regressions and progressions to meet diverse fitness levels.
PCA
Paulette Sprull
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Used principles of growth and development to provide age-specific treatment and care.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Created a plan of care for the client to be independently mobile , walk and lose weight.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided support for motivation, growth mindset and techniques to relieve stress.
- Incorporated techniques to aide in behavioral changes that benefited their goals and outcomes.
Managing Supervisor
Solar City Complex
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Oversaw event day tacks and responded to last-minute changes and challenges.
- Designed and managed event timelines to meet deadlines.
- Managed event planning and execution using strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Negotiated and secured favorable contracts with vendors and supplies.
Academic/Sensory Coach
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
- Instructed students in career development techniques.
- Assessed students for disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and that may have a variety of diagnoses including: Autism, Anxiety, ADHD, ODD, or Dyslexia.
- You will be trained in taking students through an individualized plan that creates stronger connections and reduces symptoms
Head Boys and Girls Track Coach
Leesville HS
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Offered constructive feedback to students to help reach goals.
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Enforced Bullying policy and team unity
- Enforced inclusive mindset with athletes and their peers
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Encouraged students to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage students in coaching journey.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Provided a safe place for athletes and students to talk about issues and problems, to give empathetic feedback and share others avenues for them to solve problems.
- Incorporated techniques to aide in behavioral changes that benefited their goals and outcomes.
Co-Owner/Personal Trainer
Fitness4life Training Center
01.2006 - 05.2020
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Monitored proper execution and form of clients and adjusted positions to improve results and safety.
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Karate Instructor
The City Of Raleigh
01.2000 - 08.2016
- Developed karate lesson plans to meet individual needs of each participant, including special populations and special needs.
- Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
- Instructed student leadership classes to promote motivational attitude, self-confidence, discipline and self-esteem.
- Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
- Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size, and age.
- Informed students of historical and theoretical underpinnings of karate techniques.
- Guided learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for learning activities and communicating objectives to students.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Developed karate lesson plans to meet individual needs of each participant.
- Collaborative approach between parents
- Incorporating visual supports and structural routines
- Enhanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills, enabling them to approach challenges and tasks independently.
- Incorporated techniques to aide in behavioral changes that benefited their goals and outcomes.
Homeschooling Mother
GDI Academy
06.1997 - 08.2008
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Led and coordinated all educational activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Submitted and assembled student portfolios for local school district to satisfy legal guidelines.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Engineer
Nortel Networks
09.1990 - 04.1994
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Read and interpreted CAD blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Part of team that evaluated and approved applicants for hire.
- Captured and drafted technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
- Routed and integrated technical and electrical components for projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer Intern
N.C. A&T State University
01.1990 - 09.1990
- Only female engineer selected and worked on the project.
- Developed technical skills through training and shadowing experienced professionals.
- Communicated and brainstormed with astronauts and instructors to discuss methods to improve process and performance.
- Performed calculations according to standard procedures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Created CAD models and drawings for PLS designs.
- Developed [Type] product prototype components, assemblies and tooling.
Education
Associate of Science - Health And Fitness Science
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology, Automotive Technology-Eng
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC05.1990
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC06.1985
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Internship Oversight
- Completing Physical Assessments
- Mentoring Proficiency
- Supervising Students
- Small Group Instruction
- Academic Advisement
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certificates - Concussion in Sports, Fundamentals in Coaching, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Certification Accredited Interscholastic National Coach
- Certified(WMKA) World Martial Arts Karate Association 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Level 1 Biomechanist
Additional Information
Writer for The City Insight Magazine
Timeline
PCA
Paulette Sprull
09.2023 - 10.2023
Managing Supervisor
Solar City Complex
03.2022 - 08.2022
Academic/Sensory Coach
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
06.2021 - 10.2021
Head Boys and Girls Track Coach
Leesville HS
08.2018 - 08.2021
Fitness/Wellness Instructor
Victorious Praise Christian Center
08.2013 - 11.2023
Co-Owner/Personal Trainer
Fitness4life Training Center
01.2006 - 05.2020
Karate Instructor
The City Of Raleigh
01.2000 - 08.2016
Homeschooling Mother
GDI Academy
06.1997 - 08.2008
Engineer
Nortel Networks
09.1990 - 04.1994
Mechanical Design Engineer Intern
N.C. A&T State University
01.1990 - 09.1990
Associate of Science - Health And Fitness Science
Wake Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology, Automotive Technology-Eng
North Carolina A & T State University
High School Diploma -
South Mecklenburg High School
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certificates - Concussion in Sports, Fundamentals in Coaching, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Certification Accredited Interscholastic National Coach
- Certified(WMKA) World Martial Arts Karate Association 3rd Degree Black Belt
- Level 1 Biomechanist
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