Grace Whitt
Gymstrada Gymnastics
Virginia Beach
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated gymnastics coach with expertise in competitive and recreational settings, emphasizing skill development and athlete growth. Cultivated a collaborative training environment for gymnasts and parents. Volunteered with local youth, assuming leadership and mentorship roles. Strong educational foundation in psychology and criminal justice, specializing in childhood development.
Work History
Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics Coach
5 Years 1 Month- Instructed competitive and recreational gymnasts (3-17) using safe progressions aligned with age and skill level
- Communicated expectations and developmental goals to athletes and parents, fostering skill progression
- Interacted professionally with parents, co-workers, and gymnasts
- Supervised large groups of children during training sessions, ensuring safety and engagement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- 3nd year of attendance - Psychology Major and Criminal Justice Minor
- Batten Honors Presidential Scholarship Recipient & Chesapeake Bay Advocate Certification Recipient
- Harlaxton, United Kingdom, Studies Abroad in Childhood Developmental Psychology
- Fall, 2024-Spring, 2026 - Dean's List
- GPA: 4.0 GPA
High School Diploma
- 4 years of attendance
- Participant in the Governor's STEM academy, focusing on game design
- STEM Carnival Capstone Project: Created a complete game from scratch with a partner, with external outreach goals
- Captain of Varsity Softball Team, 2023 to 2025
- Summa cum laude
- GPA: 4.02 GPA
Skills
Coaching
Program development
Mentoring youth
Progress tracking
Class management
Youth development
Youth mentorship
Child engagement
Parent communication
Team collaboration
Physical fitness
Adaptability
Leadership Experience
- Virginia Wesleyan University Thirst Project Club, Co-education lead, 2024 - present, Fundraising club on campus, discussing fundraising options, educational outreach, and on and off-campus events - Marlins Go Green, Member, 2024 - present, Discussing sustainability options on campus, such as composting bins and educational outreach.
- Landstown High School Varsity Softball Captain - Captain - 2020-2024, Lead and managed a team of 13 others alongside coaches, interacted with teammates and coaches daily - Leadership Workshop, Softball representative, 2023, Interacted with other captains across the city, learned skills to better leadership within a team setting, learned people skills.
Timeline
Competitive and Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Gymstrada Gymnastics
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
Landstown High School
High School Diploma
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Batten University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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