Hi, I’m
NINA RAFFAELE
Health & Wellness Coach
Ensenada, Baja California
Summary
Results-oriented Health and Wellness Professional skilled in guiding clients to healthier lifestyles through personalized wellness strategies. Expertise in holistic health and client-centered coaching enhances collaboration and drives team success. Committed to advancing organizational goals and delivering impactful contributions.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in events such as Baja Women’s Conference and Flores del Sol Psicóloga, and conducted individual coaching sessions to promote health and wellness.
- Developed innovative product offerings informed by customer feedback and market trends to better address client needs.
- Developed innovative product offerings based on customer feedback and market trends.
- Forged strategic partnerships with key industry players, increasing brand visibility and credibility within the health and wellness sector.
Self-employed
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING STARTUP/FLOW INTO JOY INSTRUCTOR
01.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Created website, marketing, and educational materials to launch the health and wellness coaching business
- Facilitated group workshops focusing on nutrition, dance fitness, and mental well-being strategies
- Monitored client progress through regular check-ins and adjusted plans as necessary.
Self-employed
HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTANT
07.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Developed personalized wellness plans to enhance client health and fitness outcomes.
- Coached staff in 1:1 and group workshops to manage stress, promote healthy eating, and support overall wellness.
- Facilitated workshops in-person and online to reach a broader audience.
- Developed personalized wellness plans to improve client health and fitness results.
- Facilitated workshops on nutrition, stress management, and physical activity strategies to empower participants.
DC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY TEACHER
01.2017 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Created, designed and taught a non-Eurocentric curriculum with a multicultural lens, inquiry based model created for a diverse and inclusive student body in dual languages (Spanish and English)
- Taught about bias in history with an emphasis on multiculturalism and social justice; developed a unit about the gentrification of D.C.
- Implemented individualized behavior plans to enhance student engagement and achievement
- Fostered collaborative relationships with families, improving support for students’ academic success
- Created curriculum for an Afro-Latinx Cultures Class which included the origin of the construct of race, the caste system
- Instructed high school students in international cooking techniques during a popular lunch club
SHINING STARS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
UPPER ELEMENTARY GUIDE
06.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Taught all subjects to fourth grade students in a diverse setting, compliant with individual learning plans
- Co-created classroom codes of conduct with students, promoting a positive and respectful learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to design inclusive lesson plans that address diverse learning needs, enhancing student engagement and participation.
MONTESSORI OF HOLMES RUN
TEACHING ASSISTANT
08.2014 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Delivered individualized support to upper elementary students, fostering engagement and learning in an inclusive classroom
- Oversaw outdoor activities for students during before-care hours
- Monitored and assessed student progress, informing instructional strategies to enhance educational outcomes and support growth.
- Assisted lead teachers in daily classroom activities, fostering an engaging learning environment.
SAMUEL LIND ART STUDIO
MANAGER
08.2006 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Oversaw art gallery operations, supervising contractual employees and coordinating events to enhance customer experience and boost sales.
- Oversaw project management, ensuring timely completion of art installations and exhibitions.
- Enhanced marketing efforts by creating bilingual promotional materials, contributing to a 20% increase in sales through targeted digital and direct marketing strategies.
- Created and presented a successful proposal to create a monumental sculpture commissioned by the Caguas Municipal Botanical Garden
- Partnered with museums schools and community-based groups to enrich art education programs
- Cultivated relationships with customers and suppliers, strengthening account development and ensuring consistent engagement.
Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Integrative HealthLaurel, MD
M.A. from Health & Wellness Coaching
Instituto Nueva EscuelaRío Piedras, Puerto Rico
ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI CERTIFICATION
University Overview
AMS Affiliate
Skills
Motivational coaching
Nutritional coaching
Health assessments
Wellness techniques
Client engagement
Stress management
Habit formation
Wellness advocacy
Empathetic listening
Bilingual in Spanish/English
Creative problem solving
Patient-centered advocacy
Timeline
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH
Self-employed
08.2024 - Current
HEALTH & WELLNESS COACHING STARTUP/FLOW INTO JOY INSTRUCTOR
Self-employed
01.2023 - 07.2024
HEALTH & WELLNESS CONSULTANT
Self-employed
07.2022 - 12.2022
MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY TEACHER
DC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2017 - 06.2020
UPPER ELEMENTARY GUIDE
SHINING STARS MONTESSORI ACADEMY
06.2015 - 06.2016
TEACHING ASSISTANT
MONTESSORI OF HOLMES RUN
08.2014 - 06.2015
MANAGER
SAMUEL LIND ART STUDIO
08.2006 - 07.2014
Instituto Nueva Escuela
ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI CERTIFICATION
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Integrative Health
M.A. from Health & Wellness Coaching