Teacher High School

Michelle Caprio

**** ******** *****, ******** *****, VA 23464

*757-***-**** (home)

757-***-**** (cell)

**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To promote physical health, mental focus, and spiritual calmness through instructing students of all ages, levels of fitness and ages in the gentle arts of Yang style Tai Chi and qigong.

KEY SKILLS —

Teaching

Program Development

Communication

Leadership

TRAINING

Tai Chi Healthways Associate Certification in Tai Chi, January 2019. Note: Certification has reciprocity with Silver Sneakers requirements.

Shaolin Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Tai Chi Chuan Black Sash Certification (Instructional Rank), October 2018.

Savior Martial Arts Tai Chi Third Degree (Instructional Rank), Yang Style, April 2013.

Current certification in CPR/First Aid. AED

Additional training

oSecond degree black belt, Chutoku-Ryu (Way of the Warrior) karate, Savior Martial Arts.

oFirst degree black belt, Goshin Jutsu self-defense system, Savior Martial Arts

oDan grading, Okinawan weapons, Savior Martial Arts

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DIRECT INSTRUCTION

Teaching adult tai chi class as partial fulfillment for instructor’s ranking, 2011-2014. Soke Scott Gilbert. Head Instructor, Savior Martial Arts, 757-***-****

o134 weeks, 292 hours

Teaching Energy Gate Qigong Form in conjunction with the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Department “Arts in the Parks” Program, September – November 2016.

o10 weeks, 10 hours

Teaching Yang Standing 8 Tai Chi Form to Grades 4-6 Physical Education Class, OakTree Academy, November – December 2018, Ms. Kim Bowhall, OakTree Academy, 757-***-****

o8 weeks, 4 hours

EDUCATION —

M.S. Ed. Science Education (1986) and Education Learning Specialist post-graduate degree (1996)

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

B.A. Missions/English minor,

Bob Jones University, 1997

HONORS —

Phi Kappa Phi Education

Honor Society, 2000

Walmart Teacher of the Year, Hampton, VA 2000

Who’s Who of American Teachers, 2003

WORK EXPERIENCE

June 2004 - present

Academic Dean/Guidance Director, OakTree Academy

1997 - present

Wings of Eales Educational Services (sole proprietorship)

June 1997 - 2004

Curriculum Counselor/High School Science Teacher, OakTree Academy

June 1999- 2002

Elementary Vice Principal, Hampton Christian Elementary School

June 1998-1999 Special Needs Tutor, Hampton Christian Elementary School

June 1997- 1998

Adjunct Professor, Biology, Tidewater Community College

1996-1997 Education Instructor, Norfolk Zoo

Museum Educator, Virginia Air and Space Museum

Ecology Instructor, Elizabeth River Project

Project WILD/WET Instructor, Virginia Dept of Game

and Fisheries

June 1985-1995

High School Science Teacher/Science Department Head, Greenbrier Christian School

June 1984-1985

Adjunct Professor, Science Curriculum, Old Dominion University

June 1979-1983

High School Science Teacher, Portsmouth Christian Schools

June 1978-1979

High School Science Teacher, Alliance Christian Schools

REFERENCES

Ms. Edna Montoya-McDevitt, Certified Yoga Therapist, 267-***-****, *****@**********.***

Mrs. Paula Slagle, Yoga teacher, 757-***-****, ***********@*****.***

Master Joe Maury, Head Instructor, Shaolin Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, 757-***-****

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Soke Scott Gilbert. Head Instructor, Savior Martial Arts, 757-***-****, ****@*****************.***

Ms. Pat Dolan, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Commission Member, 757-***-****, *******@***.***

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