EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW


FITNESS/ATHLETIC/RECREATIONAL FACILITY EXPERIENCE

 

  • Certified in Fitness Facility Management, Life Fitness technician, and Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise.
  • Knowledgeable in injuries related but not limited to: Treadmills; Smith Machines; and Fitness Equipment Cables.
  • Assisted in the design of fitness and athletic facilities including fitness equipment layout, signage placement, and basketball court layout.
  • Enforced policies on proper fitness facility layout to provide for safe traffic flow and unobstructed use of equipment.
  • Inspected sport and recreation facilities for safety, including proper equipment selection, equipment placement, storage and operation, equipment and facility maintenance, warning signage selection and placement.
  • Knowledge of the proper selection of flooring for fitness facilities.
  • Organized, supervised and directed athletic clinics and tournaments.
  • Developed and implemented Emergency Action Plan (EAP) procedures for sport and fitness facilities.
  • Inspected facilities and provide safety recommendations.
  • Removed broken equipment from service until repair or replacement could be completed.
  • Assisted and created plans for the proper application of Emergency Response procedures and protocol.
  • Created documentation program for tracking equipment inspections and maintenance.
  • Conducted fitness functional assessments on clients and athletes.
  • In depth knowledge of the standards and guidelines for fitness facility management.
  • Knowledge, experience and training of individual, older adult populations and group exercise (TRX, CrossFit, Les Mils, etc.).
  • Inspect sports and  recreational facilities for proper safeguarding regarding padding and mats for walls and other areas.

 

COACHING/PERSONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE

 

  • Certification: Level 3 Interscholastic Coach, National Federation of STATE HS  Sports (NFHS)
  • Trained in concussion Return to Play (RTP) protocol in sports among kids and teens.
  • Developed and executed Emergency Action Plans (EAP) as a coach and physical education teacher.
  • Instructed Physical Education teachers in safety measures and precautions when surveying/inspecting and supervising indoor and outdoor recreational fields and activities.
  • Certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the execution of emergency response to a cardiac event.
  • Knowledge of proper placement of AED’s and emergency signage.
  • Trained and practiced in injury response and the identification of serious injury.
  • Created, implemented, and evaluated training and sport injury programs for competitive athletes.
  • Knowledge of standards and rules related to the proper training, spotting and supervision of cheer and gymnastics.
  • Developed and conducted strength training programs to students, recreational and competitive athletes.
  • Created assessment programs for participants in sport and fitness activities.
  • Trained Physical Therapists in circuit training and injury prevention practices and techniques.
  • Inspected sport and recreation facilities for safety, including proper equipment selection/orders, equipment placement, storage and operation, equipment and facility maintenance, warning signage selection and placement.
  • Ordered, set-up inspected and maintained sport equipment, including but not limited mats and padding.
  • Actively participated in planning, operations, and oversight of recreation, athletic, and non-athletic events.
  • Played on numerous teams and engaged in various sports competitions and recreational activities. 
  • Certified in Safe Sport



 EDUCATION-sUPERVISION

Middle-High School Education: Alternative/Administration Policy Experience


Administration Position: Dean of Students, John Adams High School, Queens, NY

Education Leadership: Administration and Supervision (PA)

2012 – Passed Praxis (0411) certification examination


  • Collaborated with secondary school principal regarding the disciplinary actions of students.
  • Participated in Disciplinary Review Board and other hearings, including legal proceedings regarding student disciplinary issues.
  • Student advisement
  • Collaborated with the faculty in the enforcement and implementation of the rules and regulations of the student code of conduct to effect positive student behavior in the school.
  • Supervised the development, implementation, distribution and orientation of the student handbooks to ensure that the students were aware of the policies and procedures of the high school and district.
  • Participated in the coordination, implementation and supervision of the students during extracurricular programs and student activities within the school.
  • Supervised the high school breakfast and lunch programs.
  • Served on committees and other groups charged with enhancing safety and emergency preparedness.
  • Supervised all extended day academic activities.
  • Supervised the arrival and departure procedures of students in order to ensure student safety.
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Trained in and implemented de-escalation techniques and restraint procedures in Crisis Prevention Intervention Techniques (CPI).


Physical Education/Health /Life Skills Coordinator Experience

 

NAFI INC, Stepping Stone and Touch Stone Schools, Waterbury and Torrington, CT


  • Touch Stone is a staff-secure residential treatment program serving girls between the ages of 12 and 18 who are committed to the Department of Children and Families.
  • Prevented altercations between students.
  • Responded to behavioral crisis incidents involving students.
  • Provided and practiced effective Emergency Response methods within the school.
  • Wrote incident reports and coordinated documentation of adverse events.
  • Trained and implemented de-escalation Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques and implemented restraint procedures when needed.


CHILD SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE

 

  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated supervision for after school sport/recreation programs and basketball camps.
  • Created, taught, and evaluated age and skill appropriate activity programs for recess, physical education classes and sporting events.
  • Planned, organized, and directed recreational and competitive sporting events for children and youth sports.
  • Transported athletes to and from camp and other competitive sporting events.
  • Organized, coached, developed and traveled with basketball teams both nationally and internationally.
  • Mandated Reporter

 

At-Risk Schools and Facilities Experience

 Durango Maricopa County Juvenile Court Center, Phoenix, AZ

Positions in this setting included Juvenile Intensive Probation Officer II/Case Manager, Teacher and provision of Youth Transportation.


  • Worked in all facets of a juvenile (jail)secured facility.
  • Coordinated and implemented substance abuse and anger management courses.
  • Conducted unit searches and proper admission procedures.
  • Taught in the secured facility as a student teacher and substitute teacher.
  • Responded to student behavioral issues.
  • Conducted child-parent mediation sessions.
  • Assisted in creating and participated in Emergency Response procedures.
  • Wrote Incident reports and coordinated documentation of adverse events.

 

Juvenile Probation II/Case Manager/Transportation Officer

 

  • Trained in the transportation of at risk youth to outreach centers, jails, court and hospital/medical visits.
  • Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Techniques
  • Trained in security procedures and techniques in school setting and juvenile jail.
  • Trained in  techniques utilized in detection of weapons, restraint application, radio communication and emergency procedures.
  • Trained in offender health care standards and procedures with regard to contagious diseases and basic first aid procedures. 
    Observed, prepared and reported accurate data regarding student conduct and behavior.
  • Conducted strip searches and case intake
  • Placed restraining devices on the offender(s) for security purposes while transporting and assured secure environment when devices were removed.
  • Counseled offender(s), as appropriate, to maintain a stable environment, especially those with behavioral, mental health or physical disabilities.
  • Coordinated and distributed all related travel and court documents.
  • Prepared written records and reports related to the work.
  • Participated in searches for escaped offenders.
  • Team Building
  • Family Mediation
  • Understanding ofMaricopa Court system rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.


DOCTORAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH INTERESTS 


Sport, Fitness, Education Research (1992-Present): 

Trampoline Park and Obstacle course injury 

Sport injury prevention in physical education (translation into athletics) 

Safe practices in sports Psychology of injury 

Knee injury prevention programs 

Development of knee injury programs 

Performance anxiety and physical conditioning 

Translation of psychological practice to physical practice in gymnastics (overcoming fear of re-injury) 

Sport injury prevention in cheerleading and fundamental techniques 

Landing techniques in ice skating and gymnastics 

Training injured athletes Concussion in sports 

Safe practices in Gymnastics and Cheerleading Sport injury and anxiety 

Pain and anxiety in surgical patients 

Pain and anxiety in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery 

Anterior cruciate ligament injury and anxiety 

Mental imagery, motivation and anxiety 

Cognitive thought and memory 

Cognitive behavior and sport injury rehabilitation Miele Inspections and Consulting 



Counseling injured athletes in the training room 

Visualization and sport injury recovery 

Sport psychology counseling in the athletic training rooms 

Jumping and landing fundamentals 

Plyometrics 

Emergency Response and Action Plans 

The impact of injury on athletes Sport injury and rehabilitation Personal training and fitness safe practices 

Emergency Response and First Aid Course 

Human Anatomy and Physiology 

Movement Analysis Lab Motor Learning 

Exercise Physiology 


Alternative Education Correctional 

Education At-risk programs, instructional strategies and the alternative school environment Delinquent behavior and recidivism 

Adaptive Physical Education 

Curriculum Design and Development 

Curriculum development for alternative education settings 

Education administration and the role of the principal 

Human Development 

Human Relations and Organizational Behavior Models of Discipline 

Classroom Management 

Alternative Schools and Student Success