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Tara McCall

Tara McCall

Fort Worth

Summary

Former elementary educator with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Texas A&M.

Currently, I am a personal trainer specializing in customized fitness plans tailored to individual client needs. Proven track record of client success demonstrated by high satisfaction ratings and repeat clientele. Strong communication skills and expertise in body mechanics, physiology, and nutrition contribute to fostering healthy lifestyles, and a passion for helping clients of any age create a healthy lifestyle.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed - Tara McCall Fitness
Aledo
11.2020 - Current
  • Developed and managed schedules and programming for client sessions.
  • Personalized programs to meet individual client needs.
  • Created challenges to motivate clients toward achieving personal goals.
  • Communicated with clients through in-person meetings, social media, texts, and phone calls.
  • Hosted social gatherings to foster community among clients.
  • Monitored client progress and discussed goal achievement during meetings.
  • Pursued ongoing education in nutrition and fitness to enhance expertise.
  • Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
  • Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.

Group Fitness Instructor/ Manager

Fit For Life
Weatherford
04.2005 - 11.2017

Managed small group training across four facilities, increasing program effectiveness.

  • Conducted training sessions to ensure compliance and knowledge retention.
  • Taught fitness classes including spin, strength training, HIIT, yoga, kickboxing, and running groups.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with facility staff to assess performance and provide support.
  • Developed programming for small group training initiatives across multiple locations.
  • Created engaging fitness classes to diversify participant schedules and options.
  • Collaborated with instructors on choreography and teaching strategies.
  • Tracked client progress and maintained records to support health goals.

Elementary School Teacher

Crockett Elementary
Weatherford
08.2004 - 05.2007
  • Delivered engaging reading instruction to first-grade students, enhancing literacy skills.
  • Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum objectives to meet educational standards.
  • Fostered classroom community through projects, student leadership roles, and job assignments.
  • Facilitated real-world knowledge application through interactive classroom projects.
  • Conducted tutoring sessions to improve student understanding and academic performance.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving abilities among students.
  • Held meetings with parents to discuss student progress and improvement strategies.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching methodologies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-2003

Skills

  • Client assessment and progress tracking
  • Fitness instruction and group training
  • Nutrition guidance and healthy lifestyle advocacy
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Fitness program development and design
  • Community building

Timeline

Personal Trainer

Self-employeed - Tara McCall Fitness
11.2020 - Current

Group Fitness Instructor/ Manager

Fit For Life
04.2005 - 11.2017

Elementary School Teacher

Crockett Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2007

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Texas A&M University