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Immanuel Cruz-Fuentes
Teacher And Sports Trainer
Summary
Hardworking and passionate professional with strong teaching, researching and technological skills. Ready to help students achieve their goals through my sports and teaching expertise.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
University Professor
Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
Heredia
07.2014 - Current
- Worked in sports, dance, and biomechanics courses.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
Team Handball Trainer
Costa Rican Handball Federation (FECOBAL)
San José
09.2016 - Current
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Obtained different awards as a national team trainer with u18, u21 and senior level.
Team Handball Trainer
Heredia's Sports and Recreation Comitee
Heredia
12.2012 - 07.2018
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Trained sports groups of men and women form 12 to 21 years old
- Obtained different awards as a national team trainer with u18 and u21 level.
Sports Monitor
Pedagogical Sports School UNA
Heredia
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Worked teaching different sports to kids from 5 to 15 years old.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Health Promotion
Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
Heredia, Costa Rica 01.2008 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Integral Health And Human Movement
Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
Heredia, Costa Rica 01.2012 - 03.2015
Ph.D. - Education
Universidad Estatal A Distancia, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica 11.2019 - Current
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Research design
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Classroom technology
Health education
Software
XPS Network
Educational tools
Affiliations
- Member of the Global Observatory for Physical Activity - GoPA!
Accomplishments
- Coached team handball women's teams for youth (u18 and u21) that were ranked in the top three in Costa Rica in three different years (2014, 2015, 2016).
- Coached team handball women's national teams (u18, u21 and senior) that won international competitions two different years, (2016 and 2018).
- Won multiple national championships as a team handball player (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022).
Certification
IHF Handball Coach, Olympic Solidarity and International Handball Federation -2017
Timeline
Ph.D. - Education
Universidad Estatal A Distancia, Costa Rica
11.2019 - Current
Team Handball Trainer
Costa Rican Handball Federation (FECOBAL)
09.2016 - Current
University Professor
Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
07.2014 - Current
Team Handball Trainer
Heredia's Sports and Recreation Comitee
12.2012 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Integral Health And Human Movement
Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
01.2012 - 03.2015
Sports Monitor
Pedagogical Sports School UNA
02.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Health Promotion
Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
01.2008 - 12.2011