Steve Guttman

Certified Physical Education Teacher and Health Fitness Wellness Professional with nearly two decades of experience teaching Pre-K through 5th grade and secondary students through age 21, including adaptive physical education for students with special needs. Committed to promoting fitness, mindfulness, and lifelong wellness while fostering positive life skills such as teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and respect through engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate instruction.

Adaptive Physical Education and Health Teacher - CTC Academy - Oakland, NJ

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

• Developed and implemented individualized adaptive physical education programs tailored to meet the unique needs of students with diverse abilities.
• Facilitated adaptive yoga sessions designed to enhance physical fitness, flexibility, and mindfulness among students.
• Organized and led adaptive sports activities, promoting teamwork, coordination, and social skills through inclusive participation.
• Collaborated with special education staff and therapists to create a supportive learning environment that encourages physical activity and wellness.
• Assessed student progress and adapted lesson plans to ensure continuous engagement and achievement of personal fitness goals.
• Provided education on health and wellness topics, emphasizing the importance of physical activity for overall well-being.

Physical Education Teacher - Wayne School System - Wayne, NJ

(1996-01 - 2011-12)

• Taught Physical Education for Pre-K through 5th grade, including students with special needs and adaptive PE.
• Key contributor to modernizing PE curriculum and instructional delivery.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive fitness and wellness programs, including student fitness journals.
• Designed adaptive PE programs for special needs summer school population.
• Coordinated and directed Special Needs Sports Clinics and Wellness Week events.
• Integrated character education, teamwork, and mindfulness practices into daily lessons.

Physical Recreation Director - Wayne School District – Art Quest Performing Arts Summer Camp - Wayne, NJ

(1997-01 - 2010-12)

• Inaugural member of the founding committee for the Art Quest Program
• Organized and led recreational programming for youth campers.
• Promoted teamwork, physical activity, and nutritional awareness.

Fitness Professional - Fellowship Village - Basking Ridge, NJ

(2022-09 - 2023-07)

Committed to fostering lifelong wellness, independence, and vitality through safe, engaging, and enjoyable fitness experiences. Dedicated to helping residents achieve their health goals with confidence and comfort in a supportive setting.

• Created an environment that promoted strength, flexibility, balance, and overall well-being via using training equipment and evidence-based fitness practices.
• Designed and led diverse wellness programs tailored to older adults of all fitness levels and abilities.
• Used mixed modalities with in-person and virtual options to create inclusive and motivating classes and training.

Principal – Personal Wellness Company - Mind Body Dynamics - Morris Plains, NJ

(1984-01)

Experienced and certified fitness and wellness professional dedicated to helping each person achieve lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being through a complete and balanced approach to health. By blending both Eastern and Western practices, I facilitate people finding balance and whole-body health by combining movement, mindful exercise, and restorative care in individual and group classes. My approach integrates strength training for body and mind, practical nutrition for energy and vitality, and massage, meditation, and energy work for calm and recovery.

• Provide personal training, yoga, Qi Gong, massage therapy, and mindfulness coaching.
• Develop individualized programs in stress management, nutrition, and physical fitness.
• Conduct youth fitness and sports camps for children and teens, including adaptive programming for disabilities.

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science - Kean University