Laurie Goetz

A dedicated teacher and fitness coach with over 12 years of professional experience working with youth, teaching Physical and Health Education, personal training, acrobatics, and dance. Energetically supervise large high school PE classes, focusing on lifetime fitness, skill mastery, and team sports. Committed to positively impacting students' well-being and academic success through inspiring lifetime fitness, engaging sports, team games and movement concepts.

Substitute Teacher - Guilford County Schools - Guilford County, NC

(2024-01)

• Teach grades pre-K-12, including Physical and Health Education classes; manage and instruct classes
• Managed 200 students for the last 5 weeks of the 2024 school year as a long-term substitute, inspired them to complete all assignments successfully and to grow in responsibility
• Plan and collaborate supportively with other teachers, administrators and staff to meet student goals
• Cultivate an environment for respectful relationships, positive behavior in students, and safety
• Inspire and build youth's self-esteem and self-expression with sports, arts, and dance

Substitute Teacher (Long-term) - Allen Jay Preparatory Academy, Guilford County Schools - Guilford County, NC

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

Taught 200 students from 5th to 8th grade for the last 5 weeks of the 2024 school year, inspiring them to complete their assignments and to grow as responsible citizens and leaders.

Substitute Teacher (Long-term) - Irving Park Elementary - Guilford County, NC

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

Taught as a long-term substitute teacher for EC (Exceptional Children).

Substitute Teacher - North Syracuse Central School District - NY

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Instructed pre-K through 12th grade students, including Phys. Ed. and documented progress reports

Youth Support Specialist - Access CNY - East Syracuse, NY

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Met with parents regularly to collaborate for their children's social skill progress in their communities
• Modeled social and life skills including self-advocacy with engaging activities

Mentor/ Direct Support Professional - Advocates Inc. - Liverpool, NY

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

• Guided young adults with developmental and physical disabilities; provided person-centered support

Teacher Assistant - Liverpool Central School District - Liverpool, NY

(2009-01 - 2015-12)

• Co-Taught Physical and Health Education Classes; assessed safety and provided crisis intervention
• Worked with children and young adults to achieve scholastic goals and personal goals

Dance Instructor - The Dance Studio - Manlius, NY

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

• Taught ballet, modern dance and acrobatics to youth of a wide range of abilities
• Choreographed routines, built students' self-esteem, and directed class for dance recital

B.Sc. - Community Health Education - Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA