Instructional Coach/ Health Wellness Teacher

Kristen C Sullivan

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BACKGROUND

Instructional Coach with 15 years of Teaching Experience Dedicated to Helping People Lead Happy, Healthy, Motivated, and More Active Lives.

Core Competencies:

·Curriculum Development

·Evaluation/ Support

·Fitness Testing Administration

·Fitness Technology Experience

·Cognitive Coaching

Certifications:

Physical Education Pre- K-12

Zumba Instructor

CPR/AED

Edible Schoolyard Project Educator

Cope for Hope (ASU College of Nursing) Certified Instructor

Certified Personal Trainer –National Academy of Sports Medicine (Expected July 2020)

EXPERIENCE

Tempe Union High School District July 2019 – Present

Health and Wellness Coach

·Implements early intervention program to reduce risky behaviors before they lead to injury, to improve school and social function, and to prevent progression of substance or tobacco use

·Offers support services for students transitioning into the school from juvenile justice, residential placement, or other prolonged absence

·Collaborates and consults with parents/guardians and staff regarding students’ academic and emotional needs as well as provides outside referral services Delivers mindfulness practices to offer a healthier school climate, increase student emotion regulation and resilience

·Provides appropriate reports as scheduled or requested to the Assistant Superintendent of District Operations, Safety and Student Support

ASU Preparatory Academy High School

July 2009- June 2019

Instructional Coach/Health Fitness Wellness Teacher

Instructional Coach

Reporting to the School Director, provide support to High School staff. Specific responsibilities include:

·Conduct teacher observations and “walkthroughs” and provide feedback, support, demonstration lessons, and assistance in the development of lessons to teachers regarding high yield teaching behaviors

·Lead weekly teacher cluster meetings and respond to needs of the cluster in improving the implementation of high yield behaviors to improve student achievement

·Analyze data from teacher evaluations and student achievement to identify teacher professional development needs and immediate supports for groups and individuals

·Lead monthly Zumba classes for staff wellness program

Curriculum Development

Developed and Implemented Health Fitness Wellness Curriculum based on Lifelong Fitness, Nutrition, Emotional Wellness, and Sports Skills

Collaboration with The Mollen Foundation to provide students with gardening and farm to table cooking experiences

Collaboration with ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation to incorporate “Cope for Hope” into Health and Wellness Program

Designed, planned Health, Lifetime Fitness, P.E. and Dance curriculum and implemented lessons that incorporated individual student preferences

Fitness Technology/Testing Administration

·Administer strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, speed, and agility tests and analyze individual student and group fitness needs

·Provide individualized fitness goals/ strength, and conditioning programs for students based on individual fitness needs

·Use fitness technology including heart rate monitors, step counters to encourage, challenge, and aid students to participate in optimal exercise frequencies and intensities

Mountainside Fitness February 2016 – Present

Zumba Instructor

·Design each class with modifications and extensions to accommodate multiple fitness levels

·Cultivate positive relationships with members and encourage them to reach individual fitness and health goals

·Maintain a safe and positive environment for members and correct unsafe movements when necessary

Faith North Montessori July 2008 – June 2009

Physical Education Teacher (grades K-8)

·Created curriculum geared to multiple age groups and ability levels within the same class/lesson

·Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball Coach and Fitness Club Instructor

·Organized extracurricular activities for students and faculty including Hoops for Heart, Field Day, and Teacher Community building activities for professional development days

Public School 346 November 2005 – June 2008

Physical Education Teacher (grades Pre-K-6)

·Administered Fitnessgram fitness tests and create lessons that work on student deficits

·Cardio Kickboxing Instructor and Basketball Club Instructor

Huntington Learning Center

September 2003-September 2005

Assistant Director

·Administered, scored, and evaluated student diagnostic tests for parent conferences

·Constructed individualized programs for new students

·Handled teacher scheduling and payroll activities

·Instructed students on prescribed programs

EDUCATION

University at Albany, State University of New York

BS in Business Administration Concentration in Finance

Hofstra University, Hempstead NY

MS Physical Education and Sports Science

REFERENCES

References Available upon request

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