Maja Gustin has over 15 years of experience in physical education, coaching, and camp administration. She currently works as a physical education teacher and coach in Dallas, Texas, where she develops lesson plans, assesses students, and maintains safety. Previously, she held several roles coordinating international exchange programs, including screening applications, approving placements, and assisting participants and host sites. She also has experience as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and outdoor education instructor at camps in New York and Slovenia.

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