Mi c h e l e V au g h a n , M . S . C S C S 2500 Lincoln Village Circle #275 Lsrksupr, CA 94939

michelevaughan1@me.com • (415) 706-4871

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Educator and trainer with over 20 years of teaching experience. Serves as a demonstrated expert and leader in the health and fitness industry with the development of a wide-variety of fitness methods. High-energy, inspiring professional recognized nationally as at the top in her field. Proven success as an innovator, entrepreneur and professional consultant creating cutting-edge education materials (online and print) as well as providing expertise to business’s and individual fitness professionals.

PUBLICATIONS AND LECTURES

52 Tips for Health and Fitness, online article What Is A Balanced Diet How To Beat Barriers Breakthroughs in Women Energize Your Workouts Energy Drinks-The Pros and Cons Energy Boost Feeling Restless Girls Sports Injuries Recession Proof Your Fitness Ingredients Not Calories Motivating Your Clients The Difference Between Muscle and Fat Nutrition for Athletes Programming Strategies How To Find The Right Gym Small Group Training Staying Active in Winter Strike Balance In A Technology Cluttered World Striving for Balance In Our Daily Lives Time to Hit the Weights Training for Your First Race What is A TRX Understanding BMI Walk the Talk Walking Your Dog Why Tri-athalons Why Weights Winter Workout Blues Can Yoga and Pilates Benefit Me

Your Balanced Body Your Balanced Life, book co-writer Conducts lectures at corporate and group meetings, “Small Steps bring Big Achievements”, on how to

make fitness and health an everyday priority in life.

PROGRAM DESIGN AND DELIVERY

Created and manage internship program for aspiring health and wellness professionals enabling college students to gain experience teaching and running a business.

Created, openned and operated five different fitness facilities in the Bay Area. Developed course materials enabling students to earn ACE Personal Trainer Certificate and ACE

Group Exercise Certificate upon graduation. Designed, developed, and produced the content for Igetfit, an iPhone application scheduled for

market introduction Summer 2012. Created and launched The Balance Workout™, a full-body conditioning method designed for all ages

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and fitness levels aimed at to burning calories and getting into shape fast. Created certification DVD and print materials to certify teachers in The Balance Workout™. Created and launched workout method, Get Your Groove Back™, designed for women of all ages

and based on a combination of dance and exercise enabling them to get in touch with natural and fun body movement while burning calories.

Blog Owner-On Your Own Two Feet Blog Owner-The Fitness Consultant Starred in several fitness DVD’s.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (In Progress - expected May 2014), School of EducationInstructional Design for Online Learning SpecializationCapella University - Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science, Physical Education and Dance (Full Scholarship)Indiana University - Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Physical Education and DanceLake Erie College - Painesville, OH

Professional Development and Skills Training, Online Teaching Certification@One Institute - Glendale, CA

TEACHING AND TRAINING EXPERTISE KINESIOLOGY PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED KINESIOLOGY AND ANATOMY BALLET, JAZZ DANCE HIP HOP, MODERN DANCE STEP, WEIGHT TRAINING, INTERVAL TRAINING, AEROBICS, BODY

CONDITIONING, CIRCUIT TRAINIING PLYOMETRICS, SPORTS CONDITIONG TECHNIQUES OF FITNESS INSTRUCTION, ACE GROUP EXERCISE INSTURCTOR,

ACE PERSONAL TRAINER ZUMBA TRX, YOGA, PILATES SWIMMING

TECHNOLOGY

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Blackboard and Moodle (Course / Learning Management Systems) MOODLE, ONLINE COURSE DESIGNWordpress, Blogging, Iphone Apps, Video and Podcasting, Social Media Networking and Marketing, Ebook writing and publishing, Online Systems creation, management and implementation.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Associate Professor, Physical Education Department (2007 – Present) College of Marin - Kentfield, CA

Teaches undergraduate courses including: ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Group Exercise, Aerobics, Sports Conditioning, TRX Suspension Trainer, Dance, ZUMBA, PILATES and Career Development, centered around educating students about fitness as career.

Serves as a member of College of Marin Health and Fitness Advisory Board, advising local high schools on job-enhancing curriculum offerings.

DANCE CLUB ADVISOR

Owner (2004 – Present)Achieve (formerly known as Balance, Inc.) - Corte Madera, CAAchieve is a fitness, sports, and dance conditioning facility offering personal training, group exercise, and sports conditioning to individuals and athletic teams. Manages staff of 10 and all aspects of the studio including program and staff development,

marketing, client acquisition/retention and finance activities while achieving 25% business growth. Designed a fitness environment that resulted in a high level of client satisfaction as witnessed by

client retention and testimonials on how clients have integrated exercise into their daily lives. Build and teach conditioning classes based upon personally developed methods as well as a

blend of state-of-the-art techniques including The Balance Workout™, Get Your Groove Back™, Zumba, and the TRX system.

OwnerBalance Training - San Francisco, CA (1995 – 2004)Balance Training was a personal training and Pilates studio with a part-time staff of 15. Built a successful business from ground up and managed all studio business and activities while

achieving 25% business growth each year. Developed and offered personalized one-on-one mind and body fitness training based upon

techniques motivating clients to make exercise a key part of their lives.

Personal Trainer - San Francisco, CA (1991 – 1995) Created and led personal training programs for individuals that included aerobics, dance

exercise, and other state-of-the art exercise methods. Customized training based upon each client’s needs and objectives. Established a dedicated, long-term and very satisfied client base of 25 appointments per week.

Dance Teacher / Dancer (1979 – 1991)Professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher with a wide variety of contemporary dance organizations in New York City, Seattle, and the Bay Area.

CERTIFICATIONS

NASM SPORTS CONDITIONING SPECIALIST TWIST SPORTS CONDITIONING TWIST SPORTS STRENGTH AND BALANCE TWIST CONDITIONING MASTER TRAINER BALLETONE STOTT PILATES SPRI SPINNING INSTRUCTOR YOGA

ACE GROUP EXERCISE ACE PERSONAL TRAINER ACE LIFESTYLE AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT TRX MASTER TRAINER ZUMBA LEVEL 1 AND 2 CROSSFIT

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

IDEA Health & Fitness Association National Strength & Conditioning Association Physical Mind Institute

Todd Durkin Mastermind Group American College of Sports Medicine

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