Michelle Gaus
Windsor,Ontario
Summary
Seasoned Badminton Coach and Secondary School Teacher with over 30 years of experience at GECDSB, specializing in skill development, game strategy and having fun. Expert in organizing sports programs and enhancing game strategy, evidenced by successful pickleball tournament outcomes. Renowned for pioneering archery education and fostering a culture of health and wellness.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Badminton Coach
Riverside Badminton Club
Windsor, Ontario
03.2016 - Current
- Set up and take down equipment
- Teach the badminton skills of the day
- Supervise and advise during game play
- Help run tournaments
- Organize games based on age and skill level.
CAO Learning Facilitator
Coaching Association of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
01.1993 - Current
- Organizing and running coaching modules
- Specializing in Making Ethical Decisions, planning a practice and mental training.
- Also trained in Building a program and Teaching and learning sport skills.
Secondary School Teacher
GECDSB
Windsor, Ontario
09.1989 - 06.2022
- Instructed high school students in physical education for 30 years, promoting health, wellness, and active lifestyles.
- Introduced students to new and exciting sports, as well as traditional sports.
- The only certified archery teacher in the GECDSB system. I return to teach it two times a semester to all the gym classes.
- Privately taught pickleball to new and experienced players on the summer courts.
- Actively playing recreationally and competitively in pickleball. Successful in several pickleball tournaments.
- Organize my own private pickleball group.
Education
BBA - Education
University of Windsor
Windsor, None04-1988
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Windsor
Windsor, None04-1987
Skills
- Physical conditioning
- Court positioning
- Skill development
- Shot selection
- Game strategy
- Performance tracking
- Grip techniques
Affiliations
- Line Dancing
- Archery
- Crafting in various mediums
Certification
- Level 1 certified pickleball coach
- Level 3 badminton Coach
- Level 2 archery coach
- Level 3 softball coach
Timeline
Badminton Coach
Riverside Badminton Club
03.2016 - Current
CAO Learning Facilitator
Coaching Association of Ontario
01.1993 - Current
Secondary School Teacher
GECDSB
09.1989 - 06.2022
- Level 1 certified pickleball coach
- Level 3 badminton Coach
- Level 2 archery coach
- Level 3 softball coach
BBA - Education
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
University of Windsor
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