AMAlexandra MacDonald
@alexandramacdonald
Certified physical education teacher and NASM trainer specializing in youth fitness coaching.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated certified physical education teacher and NASM Certified Personal Trainer with extensive experience coaching youth sports and leading group fitness. I hold a M.A. in Physical Education (4.0 GPA) and have served as Athletic Director and head coach for multiple sports while instructing preschool through 8th grade.
I consistently design differentiated, safety-focused programming that promotes student development, collaboration, and sportsmanship, and I bring hands-on experience as a Group Fitness Instructor at OrangeTheory Fitness. I prioritize measurable improvement, inclusive instruction, and fostering lifelong healthy habits in students and athletes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Athletic Director
Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Oversees planning and execution of all sports programs, schedules competitions, manages logistics and coaches, and fosters academic and personal development of student-athletes.
Physical Education Teacher
Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Teaches preschool through 8th grade PE, designing differentiated lessons that support developmental progress and promote fitness, health, and sportsmanship across curricula.
Head Coach
Mater Salvatoris College Preparatory School
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Leads volleyball, cross country, track & field, and basketball programs for grades 1–8, teaching skills, techniques, and safety while developing training plans and improving athlete performance.
OFGroup Fitness Instructor
OrangeTheory Fitness
Sep 2020 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Leads group classes, providing exercise modifications and progressions based on members' fitness assessments and medical needs while maintaining equipment safety and inventory records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MCManhattanville College
Master of Arts, Physical Education
2020 - 2023
Grade: 4.0 GPA
Activities and societies: Member of The Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society; recipient of Academic Scholarship; completed specialized pedagogy courses and professional development webinars.
Master of Arts in Physical Education with a 4.0 GPA, focusing on curriculum development, nutrition and pediatric health, and inclusive instructional planning.
Concordia College
Bachelor of Science, Radiological Technologies
2015 - 2017
Grade: 3.9 GPA
Activities and societies: Athletic and academic scholarships; Dean's List; recipient of Academic Excellence Award; NCAA Division II athlete.
Bachelor of Science in Radiological Technologies with a 3.9 GPA, honored on the Dean's List and member of Lambda Nu National Honors Society.
Concordia College
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
2011 - 2015
Grade: 3.4 GPA
Activities and societies: Athletic scholarship; Dean's List (Fall 2014); NCAA Division II student-athlete in softball and cross country.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a 3.4 GPA, recipient of the Esther Petzke Rockhill Award and athletic scholarship.
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