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Jerry Racicot

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Over 40 years of teaching experience of Martial Arts specifically TaeKwonDo both ITF and WTF. Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Dedicated to student success and offering experience engaging individuals of different skill and ability levels. Applies personalized strategies to enhance student learning and increase performance against objectives. Excited to teach, train and motivate students. Skilled professional brings top-notch teaching and mentoring abilities combined with focus on motivating strong student performance. Consistent in teaching, disciplining, and assigning grades. Compassionate with students and passionate about imparting love of subject to every class.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner and Master Instructor

Tailor Made Training
Scarborough, Ontario
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitored student performance in class to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Instructed students on proper technique of punches, kicks, throws, holds, blocks and self-defense tactics.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for martial arts classes.
  • Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards or recognition.
  • Demonstrated correct form and posture to ensure safety during practice sessions.
  • Assisted in the development of physical conditioning programs for students at all levels of ability.
  • Encouraged students to strive for excellence by setting achievable goals with measurable outcomes.
  • Explained theory behind martial arts techniques such as balance control, timing or footwork drills.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching for advanced level students who needed extra attention or assistance with specific skills.
  • Conducted warm-up exercises, stretching, and strength training activities.
  • Created individualized training plans based on student needs and abilities.

President and Master Instructor

Master & Son Martial Arts Centre
Scarborough, Ontario
02.2010 - 08.2022
  • Instructed students on proper technique of punches, kicks, throws, holds, blocks and self-defense tactics.
  • Monitored student performance in class to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for martial arts classes.
  • Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards or recognition.
  • Demonstrated correct form and posture to ensure safety during practice sessions.
  • Assisted in the development of physical conditioning programs for students at all levels of ability.
  • Encouraged students to strive for excellence by setting achievable goals with measurable outcomes.
  • Organized tournaments and competitions to motivate students to improve their techniques.
  • Supervised open gym sessions ensuring that safety protocols were being followed correctly.
  • Explained theory behind martial arts techniques such as balance control, timing or footwork drills.
  • Maintained a safe environment throughout classes by enforcing discipline rules.
  • Led group sparring sessions to teach defensive strategies and skills.
  • Helped new students adjust quickly into the program by providing guidance and support.
  • Conducted warm-up exercises, stretching, and strength training activities.
  • Organized special events such as seminars or workshops related to martial arts instruction or self-defense techniques.
  • Provided feedback on student performance and progress towards goals.
  • Evaluated student's proficiency levels in various martial arts techniques such as grappling, striking, blocking.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and other relevant information pertaining to each student's progress.
  • Instructed students in martial arts skills and demonstrated appropriate use of techniques.
  • Instilled discipline and respect in students, as well as proper dojang etiquette.
  • Demonstrated proper martial arts techniques and helped students practice and master techniques and embrace individual learning needs and realistic goals for advancement.
  • Built and maintained positive personal relationships with students and families, served as role model and character educator and prioritized safety by supervising classes closely.
  • Promoted martial arts program to build and maintain clientele, to meet monthly revenue goals and to cultivate positive impressions of martial arts throughout community.
  • Held special customer appreciation events such as parents night out to maintain client loyalty.
  • Designed academically rigorous lessons, rubrics and assessments, monitored students' progress toward higher ranks, tested students periodically and issued new belts in affirming ceremonies.
  • Adapted lessons and teaching styles to meet unique needs and abilities of students being taught and led high-energy, benefit-driven instruction for children and adults.
  • Maintained full schedule of classes for groups of different ability levels and end goals.
  • Prepared and administered tests and assessments to track and monitor academic performance.

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Relations
  • Business Development
  • Sales management
  • Program creation and implementation
  • Client Service
  • Marketing
  • Sales Leadership
  • Interactive Teaching
  • Teaching strategies
  • Class Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Innovative teaching methods
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Diverse student populations
  • Student rapport
  • Student Evaluation
  • Testing and grading

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • 8th Dan Black Belt Traditional Tae Kwon Do - ITF
  • 7th Dan Black Belt Hapkido
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt Tae Kwon Do - WTF
  • Instructor Filipino Kali

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner and Master Instructor

Tailor Made Training
09.2022 - Current

President and Master Instructor

Master & Son Martial Arts Centre
02.2010 - 08.2022
Jerry Racicot