Proefschrift

Additional Diversions Gymnastics Coach | Seattle Gymnastics Academy, Seattle, WA | 2012 - 2014 Provided Junior Olympic level one through five training and instruction for children ages 5 to 16 years old. Managed groups of up to nine girls during practices and assisted in coaching as many as 20 participants during competitions. Broke down complex actions and routines into basic steps. Recognized for consistently enabling children to meet the requirements to advance to their next level. Adjusted coaching techniques and updated lesson plans based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes. Developed individual athlete action plans for specific skills development. Provided a strong role model for young women by consistently showing respect to students, parents and staff and fostering confidence, compassion, and constructive problem solving in every practice. Theater Director & Musical Director | Melbourne Civic Theater, Melbourne, FL | 2007 - 2009 Led groups of up to 20 community cast members in musical performances including rehearsals, recordings and live events. Adapted musical compositions to suit specific casts and vocalists. Planned and scheduled group rehearsals as well as one-on-one lessons to ensure the cast’s knowledge and comfort with all musical pieces. Performed on stage as a cast member in speaking and singing roles. Recruited, auditioned, and trained members of the community for two successfully directed full shows, Company by Sondheim (2009) and A Night on Broadway (2008). Directed a barbershop quartet that was invited to perform the National Anthem at the Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction ceremony (2008). Planetarium Show Producer & Live Presenter | Delta Col lege Planetarium, Bay City, Michigan | 2003 - 2005 Presented planetarium shows to the public in the planetarium dome and observation deck. Provided live night sky tours including constellations and relevant astronomical news. Produced a planetarium show by successfully adapting the Buhl Planetarium show to run within the Delta College Planetarium facilities. Assisted in all aspects of public science events including developing and conducting week-long summer camps with workshops for grades 1-12. Volunteered as the representative astronomer on the Tall Ship Appledore Schooner as part of the Stargazer Sails series providing live night sky tours aboard the boat. Contributed to the Sunset Astronomical Society by presenting personal research and attending events in the community. Expanded role to include training new planetarium show presenters. 163