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Zachary Ergish

Zachary Ergish

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Researcher at UCLL Research & Expertise

  • Education

    • University of Chicago

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor's degree Biological Sciences with a specialization in Neuroscience GPA 3.25

      Activities and Societies: Maroon Key Society, Men's Varsity Swimming and Diving Team, Soul Umoja (gospel choir) I worked as a student assistant at the College Programming Office putting on events to raise class affinity and promote networking. I was a member of the Men's Varsity swim team and held four school-records at the time of graduation. I was a member of the Maroon Key Society, which worked to build the relationship between students and the faculty.

    • KU Leuven

      2018 - 2020
      Masters degree Adapted Physical Activity 85.25%

      International Masters in Adapted Physical Activity

  • Experience

    • Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

      Jul 2007 - Aug 2007
      Summer Intern

      Assisted with the Competitive Sports Program by coordinating practices, tournaments, and travel for the wheelchair softball team. Worked with people with disabilities to enable them to participate in competitive sports and fitness programs.

    • Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra

      Nov 2009 - Jun 2014
      Adaptive Sports Instructor/Trainer

      Developed an understanding of adaptive equipment, biomechanics, and skills, relative to skiing and how to customize to a person's disability. Led instructional presentations to volunteers and others staff on free skiing skills and adaptive teaching techniques.

    • Aspen Skiing Company

      Dec 2014 - Sept 2018
      Professional Ski Instructor

      Coached and guided adults and children through tactical and technical approaches to skiing beginner to expert terrain. Selected as a member of the Rocky Mountain Regional Demonstration Team based on skiing ability, technical knowledge and presentation skills.

    • KU Leuven

      Sept 2018 - Jul 2020
      Graduate Student

      Enrolled in the International Master Programme in Adapted Physical Activity at KU Leuven in Belgium. Specialized in Pedagogy. Thesis topic revolved around using the Lieberman-Brian Inclusion Rating Scale for Physical Educators (LIRSPE) for general physical educators to self-report scores on how effective they are at including all students, particularly those with disabilities, in their classes.

    • UCLL Research & Expertise

      Jun 2021 - now
      Researcher

      Researcher within the Inclusive Society research group.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PSIA Alpine Level 3

      PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
      Apr 2012

    • PSIA Adaptive Alpine Level 3

      PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
      Apr 2014