Maja Gustin Resume

1. Maja Gustin
2608 E Claire Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Cell: (845) 401-4636
Email: majagustin10@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Akiba Academy of Dallas, TX August 2013-Present
Physical Education Teacher (Pre K – 8th
grade)
Coach (5th
-6th
grade girls: Volleyball, Basketball and Track & Field)
• Develop effective lesson plans to teach physical education appropriate to the age or
grade level
• Teach cognitive concepts about motor skills and fitness
• Observe and inform students of corrective measures necessary for skill and
improvement
• Instruct students on importance of regular amounts of appropriate physical activity
now and throughout life
• Assess the skill level of students and provide differentiated instruction for various
ability groupings
• Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness
• Explain and enforce safety rules governing sports, recreational activities, and the use
of sports and exercise equipment
• Maintain order among students
• Document attendance, grades and other records
• Confer with parents or guardians, teacher and administrators to report on students’
progress
Smaller Earth Inc., Camp Leaders, Stamford, CT January 2012–June 2012
Inbound Specialist- Placement Coordinator (USA)
• Develop and maintain relationships with U. S. host sites, including camps,
conference centers for J-1 visa participant placements (summer programs)
• Assist in screening and approving camp counselor and support staff applications
• Placing available applications across the USA
• Counsel international participants and host sites to resolve problems
• Assisting with inbound (USA) transportation for international participants
International YMCA, the YMCA of Greater New York, NY January 2008–2012
Account Representative – Placement & Support (NE/SE)
• Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer, designated by U.S. Department of State, for
four J-1 visa programs
• Develop and maintain relationships with 300+ U. S. host sites, including camps,
conference centers and training sites for J-1 visa participant placements
• Assist in screening 1500 regular ICCP applications

2. • Review and approve 600+ placements, including summer camp counselors, Work &
Travel, Direct Placements/Returning Staff, Trainees & Interns
• Counsel international participants and host sites to resolve problems.
• Conduct camp and site visits.
• Maintain accurate records and financial data.
• Assist in determining annual program goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement evaluation of all programs
• Develop and implement customer recognition program.
• Supervise trainees/interns as assigned
• Assist in the development of annual department budget.
International YMCA, the YMCA of Greater New York, NY April 2007-June 2007
Arrival Logistics Coordinator, International YMCA - ICCP
• Developed, implemented and supervised all aspects of 1000+ ICCP participants
arrivals on 16 different dates, 4 major cites (New York, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles)
• Training a volunteer to assist with the program
• Established and implemented plan with all contractors, vendors, volunteers, and
office staff.
• Prepared budget and managed petty cash and submitted reports to finance office
• Running workshops with participants regarding J1 visa rules and regulations
The Fresh Air Fund Fishkill, NY June 1990-2007 & 2012
Administrative Staff, Waterfront Director/Lifeguard and Outdoor
Environmental Education Trainee Program, Office Manager
• Assistant to camp director for all aspects of camp management, including
organization and coordination of camp activities
• Arranged all transportation
• Supervised lifeguards, campers and counselors related to all waterfront activities,
including, swimming lessons, boating, canoeing, fishing
• Swimming instructor in basic and advance swimming and safety
• Worked with inner-city youth, area school children and adults in outdoor education
program
• Coordinated and organized Girl Scout weekends
• Designed and prepared curriculum materials for the nature center, including tracks
and traces field guides, birds encyclopedia, orienteering maps, group games
• Coordinated lesson plans, maps, displays, survival guides and team building
• Assist with planning and implementation of Maple Celebration Festival
Handball Referee National Handball Association of Slovenia, SLO 2001-2004
• Referee for handball games and tournaments; boys and girls, ages 9 to 18
• Supervised and implemented rules of the International Handball Federation
Track and Field Coach 1998-2004
Athletic Club Olimpija - Brigita Bukovec School, SLO
• Coaching and training of boys and girls, ages 7 to 14
• Utilized basic kinesiology principles for track & field, warm-ups and conditioning
• Demonstrated knowledge of skills, techniques, and strategies of pedagogical
principles

3. Sports Professor of Economic 1997-1998
High School of Ljubljana, SLO
• Instructor of rules, regulations, techniques and tactics of various sports, including
basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, gymnastics, track & field and
swimming
Handball Coach 1995-2004
School Ski Instructor and Swim Instructor
Soccer Coach and Substitute
Teacher Tzo Primary School of Kocevje and Primary School of IG, Boys-Girls Handball
Team, SLO
• Instructor and trainer for handball, coaching included rules and regulations, training
plan curriculum for children, ages 7 to 14
• Instructor for snow skiing classes for children, ages 7 to 11
• Instructor for Water Safety, skills and in water activities for children, pre-school
through high school.
• Instructor and trainer for basic subjects, grades 1-3
Substitute Teacher Tzo Primary School of Kocevje, SLO December 2003
• Class instruction with respect to basic subjects for grades 1-3
• Supervision of after-school program activities
Outdoor Environmental Instructor January 2003-June 2003
CSOD Radenci, SLO
• Instruction and training for outdoor living activities including pioneering; supervision
of sports activities including hiking, climbing, archery, cycling, kayaking and
canoeing; instruction in safety skills related to general recreation.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s Degree, Sport Training
Teaching Certification in Physical Education, 2003
The University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Sport
CERTIFICATIONS:
• CPR
• First Aid Kit
• Lifeguard Instructor
References Available Upon Request