Stephanie Ferri
Fitness Teacher - Coach - Personal Trainer
ABOUT ME
My name is Stephanie Ferri and I work at The Archer School for Girls in Los Angeles, California. My primary role is being a fitness and wellness teacher to grades 7, 8, 9, and 10. I am the head swim coach for both the middle and upper school program. In addition, I am the Director of Outdoor Education. I am also a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and certified personal trainer. I graduated in 2006 from The University of Rhode Island with a degree in Kinesiology and a Rhode Island teaching credential for grades K-12 and Adaptive Physical Education (APE). I can best be contacted through email at stephanieferri@gmail.com.
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Professional Philosophy
I believe in making physical fitness and health education fun and attainable to everyone. I also believe the road to physical fitness and health is one that should be paved early in life. It is my mission as a fitness and wellness teacher to provide a comprehensive fitness curriculum that builds confidence and motivates young poeple to be active for a lifetime.
Professional Experience
The Archer School for Girls, Los Angeles, CA August 2007– present
Fitness and Wellness teacher grades 6-10:
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Taught comprehensive lessons in traditional and non-traditional team sports
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Collaborated with a team to design and teach a comprehensive health and wellness curriculum
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Developed and led a strength and conditioning program for fitness classes
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Designed student fitness assessment program including: self-evaluations & portfolios to track goals, growth, and outcomes
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Developed an innovative fitness and wellness curriculum using research-based practices
Head Coach - Swimming
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Led a competitive swim program for Archer school athletes
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Managed all aspects of the team including schedule and training
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Coached Archer teams to 5 league championships (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Director of Outdoor Education
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Coordinated, promoted, and facilitated Archer’s partnership with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to develop a week-long leadership backpacking program
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Organized community involvement, parent education, and professional development around the NOLS leadership curriculum and value of outdoor education
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Integrated elements of the NOLS leadership program across Archer’s curriculum