Experience

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  Self employed / owner

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2021

  Massage practice

  Applied clinical massage techniques, such as myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, neuromuscular, and trigger point, to treat chronic pain, repetitive injuries, and muscular imbalances. Documented client sessions in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates and patient protocol. Coordinated patient treatment plans and progress with other healthcare professionals.

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  Life time fitness

  Oct 2008 - Oct 2009

  Spa director

  Generated monthly reports monitoring business performance, including revenue, production, service, and product sales trends. Fostered client and local business relationships. Promoted and marketed products, services, and special events. Oversaw inventory, merchandise displays, vendor management, and offered product knowledge education to staff. Managed budget, payroll, expenses and profit and loss reporting. Ensured licensing and certification requirements are met in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Responsible for staff recruitment and retention. Resolved all staff issues and respond to customer complaints. Show less

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  Everest institute

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2016

  Massage therapy instructor / clinic supervisor

  Lectured 20 massage therapy students on anatomy and physiology: body systems, neurology and pathology, medical terminology, and pharmacology basics. Completed 750 hours of hands-on training on modalities. Monitored and evaluated student performance and progress in clinic 100 hours of clinical licensure requirements. Ensured patient HIPAA rights and accurate recording of sessions in compliance with state mandates. Prepared students for state licensing exam, achieving 90% pass rate.

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  Natural body spa

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Spa director

  Generated monthly reports monitoring business performance, including revenue, production, service, and product sales trends. Fostered client and local business relationships. Promoted and marketed products, services, and special events. Oversaw inventory, merchandise displays, and offered product knowledge education to staff.

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  Life time inc.

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Licensed massage therapist

  Performed therapeutic massage: neuromuscular, myofascial release, and lymphatic drainage. Partnered with a clientele of personal trainers, doctors, and physical therapists. Consulted on wellness and progressive, therapeutic treatment plans with each client. Specialized in chronic pain relief, repetitive injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, inflammation reduction, stress management, and post-surgery recovery.

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  Dekalb county school district

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Stem science teacher

  Taught Physical Science, physics, and chemistry to 120 8th-grade students comprising gifted, general education and ESOL students. Lectured on science topics, delivering complex terminology in easy-to-understand verbiage. Utilized educational technology and media to enhance learning of scientific concepts. Assessed student strengths and weaknesses and provided details in progress reports. Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Supported progressive instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction. Show less

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  Gwinnett county public schools

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  Science teacher

  Teach high school physical science, including Physics and Chemistry to 8th grade students. Formulate course outlines and objectives while verifying compliance with curriculum guidelines and state/district requirements. Research and select classroom materials and instructional tools in alignment with school requirements. Incorporate educational technology and media to create dynamic, engaging, interactive student learning experiences.

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  Red clay consulting

  Jul 2023 - now

  Associate consultant