Resume

EDUCATION

Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2010)

Master of Education — GPA:  4.0

• Health and Physical Education

University of Pittsburgh (2009)

Bachelor of Science — GPA:  3.9

• Health and Physical Activity

CERTS

First Aid & CPR 

• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association

Lifeguarding 

• American Red Cross

Strength & Conditioning Coach (03/2025 – Current)

Carrick High School — Pittsburgh, PA

Health & Physical Education Teacher (08/2024 – Current)

Carrick High School — Pittsburgh, PA

• Teaching Health, Physical Education, Adapted Physical Education, and Personal Fitness to students in grades 9-12.

Summer Physical Education Instructor (01/2011 – 06/2011)

Peters Township School District — McMurray, PA

• Taught Physical Education to students in grades 9-12 enrolled in the Summer Physical Education program at Peters Township High School.

Health & Physical Education Teacher LTS (08/2023 – 07/2024)

Peters Township School District — McMurray, PA

• Traveled between Peters Township High School and Middle School, taught health and physical education to students in grades 6-12.
  • Taught Personal Wellness to students in 9th grade and Physical Education to students in grades 9-12 at Peters Township High School.
  • Taught Health to students in 6th grade and Physical Education to students in grades 6-8 at Peters Township Middle School.

Health and Physical Education Teacher LTS (01/2011 – 06/2011)

West Mifflin Area High School — West Mifflin, PA

• Taught Physical Education to students in grades 9-12.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Independent Strength & Fitness Coach, Freelance Writer (05/2010 – 09/2023)
Sole Proprietor — Remote

• Built a successful digital coaching business, helping clients improve strength, mobility, and body composition through personalized training programs.
• Published fitness and strength content for major platforms, including T-Nation and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s website.

Fitness Coach & Instructor (09/2015 – 08/2022)

Nerd Fitness — Remote

• Selected to coach the founder of Nerd Fitness and lead workshops at Camp Nerd Fitness, teaching strength training, movement mechanics, and injury prevention to diverse groups. 
• Personal coach to the founder of Nerd Fitness, designing custom strength programs and nutrition plans to enhance performance and longevity. 
• Blended fitness expertise with digital engagement, helping an online fitness community translate knowledge into real-world results.

Logistics & Visual Merchandising Lead (11/2005 – 01/2011)
Office Max — Pleasant Hills, PA

• Oversaw store logistics and planograms, optimizing product placement for sales and efficiency.
• Worked cross-functionally with the graphic design team, assisting in store visuals and marketing displays.
• Advanced from associate to leadership roles, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving in high-paced retail operations.

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