Susan Gross
Cedarhurst,NY
Summary
Positive, empathetic ACE Certified Health Coach and Behavior Change Specialist. Skilled at building rapport and helping clients realize that they hold the key to their own success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Coach
Cedarhurst, NY
06.2015 - Current
- Helping clients increase their self efficacy by teaching them how to set "SMART" goals to achieve measurable success
- Supporting clients through various challenging personal and emotional situations
- Setting alternative strategies to achieve clients' desired results during lapses
- Client follow up to prevent relapse
Kosher Kidz Cafe` Instructor
Gural JCC
Cedarhurst, NY
09.2015 - 06.2016
Sought out girls appropriate for the program. Demonstrated healthy cooking to girls ages 8-12.Taught healthy eating concepts according to the USDA's MYPLATE guidelines .Designed each class to match the skill and learning levels of all participants.
Chabad Gan Chamesh Preschool
Cedarhurst, NY
08.2003 - 05.2015
- Assistant Preschool Teacher
- Developed and implemented an after school literacy program for preschoolers
- Substitute teacher for all levels
Hebrew School Teacher
Marathon Jewish Community Center
Douglaston, NY
09.1999 - 06.2004
- Taught classes in self-identification, altruism, and Holocaust studies to young adolescents
- Developed and implemented interactive learning mediums
Education
Personal Trainer - Exercise Fitness Specialist - Academy of Applied Personal Training Education
Hofstra University
Health Coach Certification -
American Council on Exercise
Education
Adelphi University
2005
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences
Queens College
2000
Skills
- ACE Certified Health Coach
- Specialty in Weight Management
- Specialty in Behavior Change
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- AED Certified
- Comprehensive knowledge and background in health, nutrition, and fitness issues
- Excellent listening skills
- Optimistic about everyone's potential to bring about their own change
Timeline
Kosher Kidz Cafe` Instructor
Gural JCC
09.2015 - 06.2016
Health Coach
06.2015 - Current
Chabad Gan Chamesh Preschool
08.2003 - 05.2015
Hebrew School Teacher
Marathon Jewish Community Center
09.1999 - 06.2004
Personal Trainer - Exercise Fitness Specialist - Academy of Applied Personal Training Education
Hofstra University
Health Coach Certification -
American Council on Exercise
Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Sciences
Queens College
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