Experienced Martial Artist and Physical Education Teacher focused on developing better persons and a better community thru the values of loyalty, self love and auto control. Enthusiastic leader with federative experience and passionate about korean sport.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher for Secondary School
Department of Education of the Government of Puerto Rico
10.1997 - Current
Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
Serve as docent at María Vázquez de Umpierre Community School in Van Scoy, Bayamó, PR, and in the Federico Asenjo Pre-Technical Community School, San Juan, PR
President
Caribbean Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy, Inc.
02.1986 - Current
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Developed strong partnerships with cross-functional teams for improved collaboration and efficiency.
Accomplish goal of cultural korean education and physical training for young and adults in multiple disciplines such as taekwondo, gumdo and hapkido.
Developing a solid cadet and junior elite athletes.
Director of a National Level Taekwondo Program
Department of Recreation and Sports
08.2014 - 01.2017
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Drove significant growth in the number of taekwondo participants and instructors
Effectively managed and outnumber of sports events across the island.
Physical Education Teacher and Activities Coordinator
08.1988 - 07.1996
Recreational and camps in Private Schools
August 1993 – July 1996: American School in Bayamón, PR
August 1990 – May 1993: Candelaria Christian Academy in Toa Baja, PR
August 1988 – May 1990: Carmen Sol School in Toa Baja, PR
Referee Recognition in Central American, Pan American and World Games with the Olympic Committee of PR
Teacher of Excellence Award by the Department of Education (island-level) in 2001
Recognition as National Taekwondo Coach in 1992
Exalted to Vega Alta Sports Hall of Fame, 2019
Delegate Central American, Pan American and Olympic Games Rio 2016 Taekwondo / COPUR
Puerto Rico Representative of the International Culture Athletic Association
References
Grand Master Duk Gun Kwon, President of the United States National Taekwondo Federation
Sarah Rosario, President of Puerto Rico Olympic Committee
Dr. David Bernier, former President of Puerto Rico Olympic Committee
Elvin Landrau, President of the Puerto Rico Taekwondo Federation
Professional Federations and Associations
Puerto Rico Taekwondo Federation, Former President
World Taekwondo Federation, Member
Pan American Taekwondo Union, Member
Ibero-American Taekwondo Union Executive Committee
Federation of Teachers of Puerto Rico, Member
C.O.P.S, Member
International Culture Athletic Association PUR Representative
Affiliations
World Taekwondo Federation
United States National Taekwondo Federation
Federation de Taekwondo de Puerto Rico
Federation de Maestros de Puerto Rico
World Koryo Gumdo Association
World Traditional Hapkido Alliance
Certification
7 Dan Kukkiwon 2010, Dic.
9 Dan United National Taekwondo Federation 2023, Jan
9 Dan World Takewondo Alliance
6 Dan World Koryo Gumdo Association 2003, Jan
7 Dan World Traditional Hapkido Alliance, 2023, Jan
R2 International Taekwondo Referee WTF, 1992
National Coach Federacion de Taekwondo de Puerto Rico, 2024 Feb
Secondary School Teacher Puerto Rico Department of Education, 1997 Ago
Basic Life Support and CPR with AED Red Cross, 2024 May
Languages
Spanish, English
Native language
Timeline
Director of a National Level Taekwondo Program
Department of Recreation and Sports
08.2014 - 01.2017
Physical Education Teacher for Secondary School
Department of Education of the Government of Puerto Rico
10.1997 - Current
Physical Education Teacher and Activities Coordinator
08.1988 - 07.1996
President
Caribbean Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy, Inc.
02.1986 - Current
7 Dan Kukkiwon 2010, Dic.
9 Dan United National Taekwondo Federation 2023, Jan
9 Dan World Takewondo Alliance
6 Dan World Koryo Gumdo Association 2003, Jan
7 Dan World Traditional Hapkido Alliance, 2023, Jan
R2 International Taekwondo Referee WTF, 1992
National Coach Federacion de Taekwondo de Puerto Rico, 2024 Feb
Secondary School Teacher Puerto Rico Department of Education, 1997 Ago
Basic Life Support and CPR with AED Red Cross, 2024 May
Master in Education - Teaching Physical Education
Universidad Metropolitana (SUAGM)
Bachelor of Arts - Education At Secondary Level
Central University of Bayamón
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