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Tara Lindquist

Summary

Enthusiastic team player eager to contribute to the team's success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with a clear understanding of client needs and able to help them achieve results. Motivated and excited to learn, grow and excel.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Kellogsville Public Schools
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Taught diverse subjects for grades K-3
  • Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.

CPR/First Aid Instructor

YMCA Of Greater Grand Rapids
11.2018 - Current
  • Instructed employees and associates in CPR and First Aid through the American Safety and Health Institute.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments, both physical and written.

Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

YMCA Of Greater Grand Rapids
11.2007 - Current
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.

Nurse Aide

Byron Center Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2022

*Provided first aid to students, kindergarten through 12th grade, on a daily basis

*Administered COVID tests and conducted contact tracing

*Oversaw required immunizations of students

*Reported to the Michigan Health Department

*Wrote articles on wellness for the monthly newsletter

*Tutored during summer school

Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

East Hills Athletic Club
06.1991 - 12.2006
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.

Sales Representative

Athletic Advantage
03.1995 - 01.1998

Introduced a new fitness product, the Heavy Rope Cross Trainer, to gyms and athletic clubs throughout the midwest.

Developed group programs utilizing the new product.

Presented at fitness conferences and sales conventions across the United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR
  • Supervising students
  • Completing physical assessments
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Kellogsville Public Schools
10.2022 - 06.2023

Nurse Aide

Byron Center Charter School
09.2021 - 06.2022

CPR/First Aid Instructor

YMCA Of Greater Grand Rapids
11.2018 - Current

Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

YMCA Of Greater Grand Rapids
11.2007 - Current

Sales Representative

Athletic Advantage
03.1995 - 01.1998

Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer

East Hills Athletic Club
06.1991 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Grand Valley State University
Tara Lindquist