Marisa S. Stoppa has over 15 years of experience as a physical and health education teacher, coach, and wellness instructor. She holds a Master's degree in education and teaches at the high school and college levels. Her objective is to educate and motivate individuals toward a healthy lifestyle. She has numerous certifications in areas such as personal training, CPR, and mental health first aid. In her roles, she develops programs focused on fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness.

1. Marisa S. Stoppa
35244 Rutherford Street
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 855-0509
marisastoppa@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE: To coach, motivate, and educate individuals toward a passion and eagerness to live fit and
healthy. In addition, to assist and guide those interested in obtaining the knowledge and understand the
importance of wellness to elevate personal health and overall well-being.
EDUCATION:
2003-2005 Wayne State University – Detroit, Michigan
Master’s Degree in Education – August 2005
Major: Physical and Health Education
GPA 3.6
1998.2000 Saginaw Valley State University – University Center, Michigan
Bachelor’s of Arts – December 2000
Major: Physical Education and Recreation (K-12) Teacher certified
Minors: Health (7-12) Teacher certified and Psychology (non-teaching)
Hillsdale College – Hillsdale, Michigan-Student Teaching
GPA 3.5
1995.1997 Alpena Community College – Alpena, Michigan
Associate of Arts Degree – May 1997
GPA: 3.4
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
2001-Present Anchor Bay School District – New Baltimore, Michigan
Physical Education and Health Teacher
• Currently, teach grades 9-12 in the content area of Physical/Health Education
o Weight lifting, Health, Team and Individual sports classes
o Women’s basketball coach-6 seasons
• Taught K-8 grades
o Physical Education, Health classes
o Implemented Student/Adult health teams
o Student/Adult Health Team Director/Healthy School Action Team
o Community involvement-worked with various local groups
 Developed many staff and student programs
-Fitness, Nutritional, and Wellness events/activities
2013-Spring Henry Ford Health Systems – Shelby Township, Michigan
Fitness and Wellness Educator/Instructor
• Worked directly with families, parents and children (ages 9-16 years)
o Improved overall knowledge and concepts of wellness and promoting
healthy living through education and physical activity
2006-Present Macomb Community College – Warren, Michigan
Adjunct College Instructor
• Instruct junior college classes in Physical and Health Education courses
o Nutrition, Wellness, Health, and Personal Fitness programming
o Women’s basketball assistant coach-1 season
2002 Compass Point Learning Center – New Baltimore, Michigan
Summer School Health Teacher
• Taught health class for grades 9-12
o Used guest speakers, lecture, group projects, instated a program that
certified students in CPR
1/04/2000- Health Source Hospital – Saginaw, Michigan
8/14/2000 Mental Health Employee-Mental Health Ward and Rehab Unit

2. • Worked individually with patients during therapy and group sessions and
performed intake of patients, evaluations, and taking vitals of clients
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Additional Valuable Work Experience:
• Jane Street clinic-Saginaw, MI
o Performed in-home visits offering education to expectant mothers and
their families about nutrition, health, financial assistance and programs,
and support for the expectant mothers and their family.
• I have worked at various fitness centers and gyms
o Personal Train and Coach
 Individual clients, Small group, and Instruct fitness classes
developing and monitoring progress with each individually
developed program per specific needs and goals.
• Collegiate dual sport athlete and coached at various levels while also a college
student-mentor.
CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
Certified:
Personal Trainer IFTA (Interactive Fitness Trainers of America)
CPR/AED/First Aid
CPI Personal Restraint
Mental Health First Aid
Anti-Bully Trainer
HIV/AIDS (sexual reproduction)
Member:
Henry Ford Health System school health committee Advisory Board
School district team liaison for the Homeless
Co-Chair of HSAT (Healthy School Action Tool) in cooperation with Henry Ford
Team Nutrition through the State of Michigan
MAHPERD (Michigan Association of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance)
Committee member of the State Anti-Bullying Team
Organize, Support, Plan:
• Blood Drives, School Health Assemblies, American Heart Association fundraisers,
Collections for Children’s Hospital, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Humane Society,
Susan G. Komen fundraisers, School Tours and Field Trips, Red Wings/Detroit Pistons
visits, Food Drives, Toys/Item/Monetary collections.
Awards/Recognized:
• Nominated: Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Who’s Who of America’s Teachers,
Who’s Who of Student’s Across America’s Colleges and Campuses
• Recognized: Committee member for Henry Ford Health Systems advisory board,
received the Giraffe award for “sticking out my neck” as a Physical Educator, Student
Health Team Advisor, Adult Health Team Advisor in Macomb.
Attend: Leadership forums, motivational speakers, and various lectures, seminars, trainings, and
conferences in and around the state with topics of a wide range of venues.
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, AND HOBBIES:
-Annually participate in, write, and apply for grants
-Enjoy adventure racing, hunting, camping, boating, skiing, rollerblading, competitive
bike racing and running in 5K’s.