Whitney Mietz
Bronx,NY
Summary
Accomplished Health and Physical Education Teacher, with seven years of experience teaching health, physical education, aquatics, and fitness development. Utilizes science and data driven instruction to best educate and prepare students to health and physically literate individuals across their lifetimes. Specializes in curriculum and lesson development, behavior management, differentiating instruction, and fostering strong relationships with students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Health Curriculum Development: Experience creating and implementing a health curriculum that prioritized the intersections between science, choices, and behaviors, introducing actionable tools and information specifically related to adolescent health and developmental needs.
- Taught physical education and fitness classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Initiated a ditch vape campaign, with the goal of providing students with quitting resources and support.
Physical Education and APE Teacher
Rochester City School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Established a new rigorous physical education curriculum, with a focus on health and wellness
- Developed a safe environment and adapted lessons appropriate for a student on an IEP with multiple disabilities
- Analyzed student data using assessments to determining appropriate benchmarks, learning goals, and progressions
- Established clear concise expectations, routines, and behavior management protocol
- Taught inclusive and diverse classes of students that combined general education and special education
Softball Coach
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
04.2021 - 05.2024
- Improved player skills by designing targeted practice drills focusing on fundamentals, techniques, and game strategy. Specialized at working with pitchers and catchers to refine skills.
Volleyball Coach
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
03.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed players skills through focused drills and personalized feedback, and team-building skills at the JV level.
Certified Personal Trainer
Elite Home Fitness
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked one on one with clients doing personal training, improving aspects of physical health. Specialized with working special populations such as geriatric clients.
Building Substitute Teacher
East Lower School
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Co-teaching middle school core classes with other teachers, including working with students ASD, PTSD, and learning disabilities.
Camp Director
Brighton Recreation
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Oversee 45 adolescents, oversaw staff members; coordinated program planning and scheduling; managed attendance and medical records; lead staff meetings, and assist with staff training and development.
College Teaching Assistant, Multiple Courses
SUNY Cortland
01.2015 - 05.2016
- College teaching assistant for the following classes: Motor Development, Basics of Effective Instruction, Aquatics, & Racquet Activities.
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Jewish Community Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
Spring Recess Camp Director
Brighton Recreation Department
03.2018 - 05.2018
Substitute Teacher
Brighton Central School District
09.2017 - 11.2017
Winter Recess Camp Director
Brighton Recreation Department
12.2016 - 02.2017
Student Teaching
Rochester City School District K-12
09.2016 - 11.2016
College Teaching Assistant
Newark Valley Middle School
03.2016 - 05.2016
College Teaching Assistant
Bay Trail Middle School
09.2015 - 11.2015
College Teaching Assistant
SUNY Cortland
09.2015 - 11.2015
College Teaching Assistant
SUNY Cortland
03.2015 - 05.2015
College Teaching Assistant
Holsten Pool SUNY Cortland
09.2014 - 11.2014
Club Swimming Practice Coordinator
SUNY Cortland
03.2014 - 01.2015
Brighton Barracudas Club Swim Coach
Brighton High School
02.2018 - 03.2020
Summer Camp Director
Brighton Recreation Department
06.2016 - 08.2016
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Brighton Recreation Department
06.2014 - 01.2015
College Teaching Assistant: Swim Lessons: Students with Disabilities
SUNY Cortland
01.2015 - 05.2015
Substitute Teacher
Brighton Central School District
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Junior Varsity Head Swim Coach
Brighton High School
09.2017 - 11.2019
Education
Master of Science - Neuroscience And Education
Teachers College of Columbia
New York, New York05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY01.2016
Exercise Science -
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY01.2013
Skills
- Physical Education Curriculum Development
- Health Education Curriculum Development
- Adapted Physical Education Experience
- Coaching: Swimming, Softball, Volleyball
- NCAA Athlete
- Classroom Management
- Training & Development
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- NYS Licensed Teacher
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Certified Personal Trainer
Elite Home Fitness
01.2022 - 08.2022
Softball Coach
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
04.2021 - 05.2024
Volleyball Coach
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
03.2021 - 10.2023
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Blue Hills Regional Technical High School
08.2020 - 06.2024
Spring Recess Camp Director
Brighton Recreation Department
03.2018 - 05.2018
Brighton Barracudas Club Swim Coach
Brighton High School
02.2018 - 03.2020
Building Substitute Teacher
East Lower School
10.2017 - 06.2018
Substitute Teacher
Brighton Central School District
09.2017 - 11.2017
Junior Varsity Head Swim Coach
Brighton High School
09.2017 - 11.2019
Physical Education and APE Teacher
Rochester City School District
08.2017 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher
Brighton Central School District
01.2017 - 12.2017
Winter Recess Camp Director
Brighton Recreation Department
12.2016 - 02.2017
Student Teaching
Rochester City School District K-12
09.2016 - 11.2016
Camp Director
Brighton Recreation
06.2016 - 08.2017
Summer Camp Director
Brighton Recreation Department
06.2016 - 08.2016
College Teaching Assistant
Newark Valley Middle School
03.2016 - 05.2016
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Jewish Community Center
01.2016 - 06.2018
College Teaching Assistant
Bay Trail Middle School
09.2015 - 11.2015
College Teaching Assistant
SUNY Cortland
09.2015 - 11.2015
College Teaching Assistant
SUNY Cortland
03.2015 - 05.2015
College Teaching Assistant, Multiple Courses
SUNY Cortland
01.2015 - 05.2016
College Teaching Assistant: Swim Lessons: Students with Disabilities
SUNY Cortland
01.2015 - 05.2015
College Teaching Assistant
Holsten Pool SUNY Cortland
09.2014 - 11.2014
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Brighton Recreation Department
06.2014 - 01.2015
Club Swimming Practice Coordinator
SUNY Cortland
03.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York at Cortland
Exercise Science -
University at Buffalo
- NYS Licensed Teacher
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
- American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED Certification
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Master of Science - Neuroscience And Education
Teachers College of Columbia
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