Diego Masrur

Bilingual Physical Education teacher and sports coach with extensive experience in physical education, adapted physical activity, soccer coaching, athletic conditioning, rehabilitation, and health promotion. Experienced in teaching students with disabilities and adapting physical activity to individual needs and abilities. Currently a Research Scholar at the University of Illinois Chicago, bringing additional expertise in exercise, muscle training, health, and evidence-based physical activity.

Native

Spanish speaker with professional working proficiency in English.

Illinois Professional Educator

License (PEL) application submitted to ISBE; evaluation pending.

Physical Education Teacher at Elementary School 2-017 "Coronel Tomás Espora" (2009 – 2012)

• Provided physical education instruction for students with disabilities.
• Planned and implemented physical activity experiences adapted to students' individual needs, abilities, and functional levels.
• Supported participation, motor development, fitness, teamwork, and safe engagement in physical activity.

Physical Education Teacher & Rehabilitation Therapist at Division of Health and Recreation, OSEP - Government of Mendoza (2012 – 2021)

• Delivered physical education, health, recreation, exercise, and rehabilitation-related services in a public-sector setting.
• Applied individualized physical training and rehabilitation principles for diverse populations and functional needs.
• Promoted health, mobility, physical conditioning, and safe participation in exercise programs.

Physical Trainer & Soccer Coach at Soccer Teams (2009 – 2012)

• Planned and led soccer conditioning, technical training, fitness development, and team preparation.

Physical Trainer - State Basketball Team at Mendoza State Teams - U13 & U15 Divisions (2010 – 2011)

• Supported physical preparation for state teams competing in national tournaments.

Soccer School Manager at Leonardo Murialdo Club (2008 – 2009)

Indoor Soccer Trainer - First Division at FEFUSA (Futsal Federation) (2006 – 2008)

Muscle Trainer & Personal Trainer at Training Center "World Gym" (2005 – 2009)

Research Scholar - Muscle Therapy Program at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) (2022 – Present)

• Participates in university-based research and professional activities involving exercise, muscle therapy, physical training, and rehabilitation.
• Works with diverse adult populations in health and chronic-disease contexts, applying structured exercise and muscle-training principles.
• Contributes practical experience in participant assessment, therapeutic exercise sessions, functional performance, and health-focused physical activity.

Physical Education Teacher – Institute of Physical Education (IEF) No. 9-016 "Dr. Jorge E. Coll," Mendoza, Argentina (1999 – 2002)

Bachelor's Degree Studies in Health and Sports Performance – University of Maza, Faculty of Physical Education, Mendoza, Argentina (2005)

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Aramburu High

School, Mendoza, Argentina (1993 – 1997)