Paul Underwood Jr.
Silver Spring, MD *****
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Professional Summary
Dedicated educator and tutor with 10+ years of experience in Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, and Exercise Science. Proven track record of helping students achieve academic goals through personalized tutoring and engaging teaching methods. Experienced in higher education as an adjunct professor, fostering a deep understanding of complex subjects. Skilled in program design and mentoring, with a strong commitment to enhancing student learning and performance. Willing to relocate to: Washington, DC - Wheaton, MD - Silver Spring, MD Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Tutor learning. Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology
Tutor Me Education-Silver Spring, MD
February 2024 to Present
Part time online tutor for Anatomy & Physiology, AP Biology, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Biochemistry, and molecular biology
Tutor
Varsity Tutors-Washington, DC
March 2013 to April 2024
Tutoring students in Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, and Exercise Science to meet their academic goals and provide insights to read and comprehend new material. All levels of education from high school to medical school provide such talent to reach their goals and I love helping them! Adjunct Professor
Chamberlain University College of Nursing-Crystal City, VA August 2019 to December 2019
Taught Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2 as a substitute Adjunct Professor for lecture and lab pre-pandemic and prior to Chamberlain University relocating to Tysons Corner Va. Fitness-Wellness Specialist
STG International-Washington, DC
August 2013 to June 2015
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee fitness facility and operational needs. Designed and implemented strength.cardiovascular, and yoga programs.Teach group exercise classes including functional training, yoga, and meditation..
Accomplishments
Foster positive relationships for members who joined for first time and would otherwise not commit to an exercise program.
Skills Used
Ability to diagnose postural and functional dysfunction and promptly design productive programs.Use positive reinforcement to motivate people to adhere to their program. Professor-Motor Learning & Behavior
Trinity University-Washington, DC
August 2013 to July 2014
Responsibilities
Preparation for upcoming lectures, power point presentations, Examination formats Accomplishments
Motivated and prepared students for future in health/wellness field Skills Used
The ability to transfer passion, experience and knowledge into helping other people Personal Trainer/Yoga Instructor/ Postural Screening Specialist FIT-Washington, DC
March 2007 to December 2012
Responsibilities
Design and implement cardiovascular, resistance, and yoga programs on daily basis. Performed fitness assessments including body composition, sub-max Vo2, and flexibility testing along with postural screening
Accomplishments
Motivated not only my clients daily but also impacted the level of professionalism of my co-workers Education
Master's in Exercise Physiology
Wright State University-Fairborn, OH
1980 to 1983
BS in Biological Sciences
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh, PA
1976 to 1980
Skills
• Typing
• Professor Anatomy & Physiology University level
• Proposal writing
• Leadership
• Powerpoint (5 years)
• IT
• Higher education teaching
• Classroom experience
• Microsoft Office
• Math
• Organizational Skills
• Filing
• Experience working with students
• Tutoring
• CPR
• Anatomy knowledge
• Mentoring
• Teaching
• Communications
• Data collection
• Yoga
• problem solving
Links
http://LinkedIn.com
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• Communication skills
• Public
Speaking
• Computer skills
• Working with Autistic youths
• Customer service
• Medical terminology
• Classroom management
• Writing skills
• Program design
• Exercise Prescription (10+ years)
• Nursing
• Laboratory experience
• Sports Coaching
• Physiology knowledge
• Microsoft Word
• Adult education
• Professor Motor Learning and Behavior
• Organizational skills
Certifications and Licenses
cpr certification
May 2020 to Present
published thesis titled "the energy demands of 1 and 2 man nasm certified personal trainer
October 2007 to Present
i not only received the nasm cpt certification but also prep AED Certification
Certified Fitness Instructor
Publications
Energy Demands of 1 & 2 man CPR
August 1982
This thesis was required for completion of my M.S in Physiology from Wright State University in hope of the American Red Cross to re-evaluate the guidelines for certification in CPR training for rescue workers. They liked it and published it!