Meghan Earle
*** **** **. ***. *, Wolfville, NS, B4P 1E1
Cell: 902-***-****
*******@*******.**
Education and Certification
• Bachelor of Kinesiology with Honours degree from Acadia University
• First Aid and CPR-C Certificate
Work Experience
2017
Research Assistant
• Collaborating in study design, literature review, and statistical analysis
• Cognitive and physiological testing, data collection, and organization
• Meeting with, interviewing, and discussing results with participants Teaching Assistant (2015-2017)
• Fitness Programming – assistant lab instructor involved in delivering material to students in addition to grading assignments
• Exercise Physiology – grading lab reports and meeting with professors Head Soccer Coach at Valley United (under 14 to under 18 age groups)
• Leading, planning and executing practice and game plans involving teaching technical and tactical soccer knowledge
• Liaison to parents regarding changes in game or practice times, player concerns, and other parent questions
2016
Summer Strength and Conditioning Assistant – Acadia Performance Training
• Coaching a range of athletes though group-based strength and conditioning programs (youth, varsity, Team Canada and QMJHL athletes)
• Working with a team of strength and conditioning coaches to provide a positive, challenging, and rewarding fitness experience
Honours Research Assistant
• Assisting in the testing, program development, and data collection processes
(involving direct VO2max testing and cognitive data collection)
• Honours research study and thesis on the effect of exercise on cognition Volunteer Experience
Senior Strength and Conditioning Intern – Acadia Performance Training
• Coaching groups of athletes alongside head strength and conditioning coaches
• Bi-weekly professional development meetings to discuss new athlete programs and learning opportunities
Annapolis Valley Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
• Assisting post-myocardial infarction patients complete aerobic and musculoskeletal training as a part of their rehabilitation program
• Monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, and modification of exercises S.M.I.L.E (sensory motor instructional leadership experience) Instructor
• Play-based interaction with children who have an intellectual disability
• Developing personalized social, cognitive, and physical goals to achieve Acadia Kinderskills
• Working individually with a child to introduce gross and fine movement patterns
• Setting movement goals and tracking progress through play-based activities Coach at Valley District Soccer Association
• Coordinating with district staff regarding tournaments and player development
• Introducing Nova Scotia Soccer best play practices for 10 year olds and younger Honours and Activities
Varsity soccer player at Acadia University (2013-2017)
• Two-time conference All-Star
• 2015 conference Most Valuable Player and national All-Star
• 2015 Acadia Athletics Female Athlete of the Year Four-time Canadian Interuniversity Sport Academic All-Canadian
• Average of 80% or higher while competing in a varsity sport Exercise is Medicine Acadia
• Promoting exercise as an integral part of overall health and wellness Co-President of Get REAL! Acadia
• Organization focused on eliminating homophobic and transphobic language
• Giving presentations to middle- and high-school students on the topics of homophobia and transphobia, acceptance, and diversity Presentation at American College of Sports Medicine World Congress
• Poster presentation of honours research study at an international conference
• Networking and discussions with researchers in the health and fitness field References
Emma Connell – Leader, S.M.I.L.E; head staff Valley District Soccer – 902-***-**** Josh Crouse – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach – 902-***-****