Valerie Maslyn
Charleston,SC
Summary
Former Anatomy and Physiology/Biology teacher looking to re-enter the school environment for the 2026-2027 school year after working part time as a Personal Trainer for 3 years while raising young children. Proven track record in leading collaborative learning environments, enhancing client engagement, and achieving measurable improvement in health and student outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
Mount Pleasant, SC
05.2023 - Current
- Developed personalized fitness programs tailored to individual client goals and fitness levels in both in person and online settings
- Monitored client progress through assessments, adjusting programs to ensure continuous improvement.
- Assisted clients in recovering from injuries, utilizing specialized exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques and nutrition to promote overall health and wellness.
- Maintained an excellent client retention base
- Enhanced client motivation through consistent encouragement and support during each session.
PLTW Human Body Systems and Biology Teacher
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
Mount Pleasant, SC
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Founding faculty at Lucy Garrett Beckham High School and founder of the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Program at LBHS
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Co-Department Head and member of the LBHS Leadership Team
- Science Curriculum and Instructional Co-Developer for the school and district revising current Biology course curriculums and improvement of existing teacher content
- Certified Gifted and Talented Teacher
- PLTW Human Body Systems Teacher (Anatomy & Physiology) delivering the Project Lead the Way Curriculum - PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences Teacher delivering the Project Lead the Way Curriculum - College Prep and Honors Biology Teacher
- Delivering lesson plans involving problem and project based learning to a variety of levels of students while making science content fun and engaging
PLTW Human Body Systems and Biology Teacher
Wando High School
Mount Pleasant, SC
08.2016 - 08.2020
- PLTW Human Body Systems Teacher delivering the Project Lead the Way Curriculum
- Honors and College Prep Biology Teacher supervising grades 9-12
- Designing science lesson plans around personalized and project based learning
- Designing, setting up, and managing laboratory experiences in the classroom
- Managing accommodations for students with IEP's, 504 plans, and ESL students
- Google Level 1 Certified Educator
- Presenter at the 2018 Digital Campfire for Digital Learning
Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher
Oxford Area High School
Oxford, PA
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Long Term Substitute Teacher- Earth and Environmental Science
- Performed the duties of the classroom teacher including designing and executing lesson plans and laboratory activities
- Managing accommodations for students with IEP's, 504's, and ESL students
- Implemented hands-on experiments to enhance student participation and interest in science.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to facilitate student understanding of scientific concepts.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching, Learning, And Curriculum
Drexel University
Philadelphia06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Pre-Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg05-2012
Skills
- Biology content knowledge
- Lesson planning and implementation
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum design and development
- Classroom management
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biology
- Nutrition
- Passion for fitness and wellness
- Leadership experience
Certification
- South Carolina Certified Teacher in Biological Sciences
- Certified Gifted and Talented Teacher
- Project Lead the Way Certified Biomedical Sciences and Human Body Systems Teacher
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- CNC- Certified Nutrition Coach
Timeline
Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
05.2023 - Current
PLTW Human Body Systems and Biology Teacher
Lucy Garrett Beckham High School
08.2020 - 06.2023
PLTW Human Body Systems and Biology Teacher
Wando High School
08.2016 - 08.2020
Long-Term Substitute Science Teacher
Oxford Area High School
02.2016 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Teaching, Learning, And Curriculum
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development, Pre-Medicine
Virginia Tech