BRENDA D. MOORE
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
770-***-**** Hm, 678-***-**** Cell
*************@*****.***
Demonstrated commitment and action-orientation; proven consistency in achieving and exceeding goals; and skilled in curriculum design, creative classroom implementation, and applied use of adult learning theory and school wellness facilitation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant Jun 2002-Present
GA Action for Healthy Kids (Chairperson)
Ongoing participation in program and process design and implementation
School and community wellness program consultant
Thrashers Hockey Community Outreach/Fitness Curriculum Development
Designed integrated curriculum model for Thrasher school presentations and on-going fitness initiatives.
Learning Magazine - Atlanta, GA
Provide editorial review, advice, and research for articles and website.
ILSI Atlanta, GA
Designed and coordinated integrated curriculum program materials, facilitated funding and implementation partnership models, and created training Model for schools and non-profit organizations. Conducted training in Pittsburgh, PA and Atlanta Schools.
University of Colorado Denver, CO
Designed nutrition and physical activity program materials for families and middle schools.
Health M Powers Atlanta, GA
Lead Educator
• Delivered presentations, training and curriculum
• Managed nine member staff, including teachers and interns
• Wrote and revised health curriculum utilizing state of the art technology and models with credible evidence of effectiveness
• Designed and implemented staff development
• Coordinated school visits including preliminary meetings, scheduling, curriculum implementation, and on site meetings with parents, faculty and administration
• Facilitated the creation of School Health Councils
• Designed and delivered wellness presentations, and school health index training
• Conducted physical fitness, nutrition and other health assessments
• Created informational and lesson plan resource bank for specified curriculum areas
• Designed flyers, brochures and served as website consultant
Program Manager
ILSI/CHP TAKE 10 Atlanta, GA Nov 1999 – Jun 2002
Responsible for the development, rollout, and ongoing improvement of two unique, integrated program models designed to increase physical activity and foster good nutrition in school aged children. Major accomplishments included:
• Curriculum Design and Teacher Train-the-Trainer Design
• Program Marketing and Sales including state and national presentations, facilitation of focus groups, coordination of program evaluations, video. website design, brochures, and media contact. Program dissemination to 625 schools.
• Budget Preparation, Vendor Selection, and identification of potential funding streams
• Recognized by Learning Magazine and USDA as one of best health promotion programs
Educator
Gwinnett County Schools
Sweetwater Middle School Lawrenceville, GA Aug 2007- Present
Physical Education teacher/wellness Coordinator for Title 1 at risk populations
• Developed situation specific curriculum model for low-income at risk population. Model includes math integration strategies linking student fitness to faculty wellness on-going math and language arts reinforcement with health related fitness focus.
• Facilitated wellness training for faculty and staff utilizing stages of change theory and wellness coaching methodology.
Bethesda Elementary School Lawrenceville, GA Aug 2003 - Jul 2006
Health Instructor - Wellness Coordinator -- Staff Development Facilitator
Responsibilities include curriculum design and implementation, and creation of specialized staff development workshops for classroom teachers. Accomplishments included:
• Creation and implementation of a coordinated school-wide focus on physical activity and nutrition utilizing funding and materials obtained through GA PTA grant proposals and Healthy Kids Challenge school applications.
• Designed and implemented school-wide drug awareness campaigns
• Coordinated workshops and represented cluster as lead Health Educator.
• Served as School representative with Georgia Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition.
• Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2005.
Lanier Middle School Buford, GA. Sep 1996 – Jun 1999
Health and Fitness Instructor -- Wellness Coordinator
Responsibilities included curriculum design and implementation and faculty wellness programs.
Instructional highlights:
• Revamped curriculum to include integrated fitness, nutrition and project adventure
• Introduced technology into curriculum through grant funding.
• Coordinated Red Ribbon Week
• Designed Faculty Wellness as Staff Development offering
DeKalb County Schools Decatur, GA Aug 1981 – Sep 1996
High School Health and Physical Education Instructor/Department Chairperson, Varsity Coach
Responsibilities included:
• Curriculum design and implementation, coordination of physical education department, coaching multiple sports.
• Accountable for maintaining inventory, coordinating classes and instructors, personnel assessments, district and local representation. Major accomplishments include:
• District curriculum committee member
• President DeKalb Tip-off Club
• Vice President Atlanta Tip-off Club
• Coach of the Year
EDUCATION
Georgia State University
1976 - 1981 BS Education, Minor Exercise Science
1984 - 1987 MS Education
Emory School of Public Health
July 2000 Program Evaluation Training
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
GAHPERD ASCD
ASHA GAEL
GA Action for Health Kids
References
Debra Kibbe, Director, PAN, ILSI RF/CHP
PO Box 101
Winston GA 30187
Wk Phone: 770-***-****
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Diane Allensworth, PhD
Centers for Disease Control
Associate Director for Education Partnerships
Division of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances (DPSA)
4770 Buford Highway, M/S: E-73
Atlanta, GA 30333
Tele: 404-***-****
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Nancy Childers: EDS
Bethesda Elementary School
4200 Greenside Court
Dacula, GA 30019
770-***-**** home
404-***-**** cell
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