Sharon F.

Foran, AD, ATC

As an experienced educator with a background in coaching and professional

athletics, I am seeking to return to my career as a motivated, effective, and
skilled teacher and coach.

Objective

Education

M.S. - CTE Instruction

B.S. Sports Medicine
A.A. Theater Arts

Professional
Experience

2015
1994
1989

Created all Medical Careers curriculum.

Taught Health, Medical Careers and Prenursing classes at all high school levels.
Advisor to HOSA.

Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Laurelton

Hall
Dept. Chair Health and Physical Education

University New England (Portland, Maine)

Augusta State University (Augusta, GA)
Guilford College (Greensboro, NC)

Advisor NTHS, National

Technical Honor
Society
Supervised ordering of
supplies.

9/2004 6/2006

Milford, CT

Created all health and physical education curriculum.

Taught Health and Physical Education classes at all high school levels.
Drama Club Advisor and Director of the Spring Play.
Advisor to SADD.
Responsible for creating and enforcing the department budget.
Supervised ordering of supplies.
Supervised department staff.
Planning special events for the department.

Milford School District

9/2002 6/2004

Milford, CT

Coach and Substitute Teacher

Mentored many promising young athletes and encouraged participation by all members
of the team.
Led the Boys Swim Team to a two of their most successful seasons of the past several
years. The team produced the first all-state swimmer from Foran High School in over
eight years.
Assistant Coach of the Girls Swim Team Co-Developed a new program for the girls
team, reducing times and laying the groundwork for future success.
Head Coach, Freshmen Girls Softball Team.
Long term substitute at Foran High School for general and college level Biology and
Marine science.
Set up and ran a marine science lab consisting of two fully inhabited aquariums, fresh
and salt water.

Cheshire School District

11/1999 - 9/2002

Cheshire, CT

Teacher Health and Physical Education (K-6)

As a member of the Curriculum Development Team wrote the elementary health

curriculum.
Taught adaptive physical education, meeting the special educational needs of
emotionally and physically challenged students.
Helped develop and manage the Fitness Health And Training (FHAT) center located at
the board of education.

Member of the Crisis Response Team, responsible for teaching all faculty members
proper non-violent physical intervention (CPI).
Member of the Playground Committee.
Coached Challengers T-Ball for special needs children.
Organized and ran Field Day.

Richmond County School District

09/1996 10/1999

Augusta, GA

Coach and Teacher Health and Physical Education (MS)

Drama Advisor Directed a fall play and a full musical each year, coordinated with staff
for set design, costume, and lighting and held acting workshops for disadvantaged
children.
As the Varsity Swim Coach, I organized and implemented a swim program during the
inaugural season of the new high school.
Organized district-wide staff development programs for the Physical Education
department on topics such as injury care and management in physical education classes
and wellness across the curriculum.
Organized Red Ribbon Day to promote the national anti-drug campaign.
Organized and ran Field Day and a week-long student Olympics, culminating with a
district-wide track meet.

The Family Y YMCA/YWCA

1995-1996

Augusta, GA

Aquatics Director

Hired and oversaw a staff of fifteen employees, including swim instructors and
lifeguards.
Taught WSI and Lifeguard classes.
Organized Regional Lifeguard Competition.
Oversaw all aquatic classes and activities.
Managed budget requests, bidding, vendors, and maintenance issues.
Responsible for pool and filter maintenance.

Pittsburgh Pirates

1991 1993 seasonal

Pittsburgh,
PA

Athletic Trainer and Conditioning Coach

Certification

Performed injury evaluation and rehabilitation, as well as the physical conditioning and
training of professional athletes.
Oversaw equipment distribution and maintenance.
Managed a budget and vendor bidding for the single-A affiliate ball club.

Teachers Certification

State of Connecticut
State of Georgia
ASA Certification

2002
1995
2001

Level 2 U.S.A. Swim Coach

NISCA Certification

1995

Natl Intercollegiate Swim Coaches Assoc.

Aquatics Director Certification

1993

U.S. Water Fitness Association

NATA Certification

1992

National Athletic Trainers Association

Red Cross Instructor / Trainer

O2 Administration
AED
CNA
Lifeguard instructor
WSI
Professional Rescuer CPR

American Red Cross

2001
2001
1996
1987
1987
1987