About Derek Hessing
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Certified Personal Trainer
Nov, 2016 - PresentIthaca College Fitness Center
I work with individual clients and group classes to help people achieve their fitness goals.
Urbanfit Lead Instructor
Apr, 2014 - May, 2016Urban Evolutions- Alexandria, VA
As the lead instructor for the Urbanfit program at Urban Evolutions, I was responsible for designing a group fitness program focused on strength and athletic performance. This included collaborating with a team of instructors wih a variety of movement and teaching specialties to create a well-rounded program that addressed the needs and abilities of a wide client base.
Soprano Bugler
Oct, 2012 - Jun, 2016United States Marine Corps
As a member of the Commandant's Own United States Drum and Bugle Corps, I performed ceremonial and concert music for various military functions such as parades and ceremonies as well as bugle calls at Marine Barracks Washington, DC and official military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.
Head Visual Technician
Aug, 2011 - Oct, 2011West Des Moines Valley High School Marching Band
As the lead visual technician for the Valley Marchmasters, I was responsible for designing and teaching special coreography to enhance the visual program as well as rehearsing the drill maneuvers on the field.
Visual and Musical Technician
Aug, 2008 - Oct, 2010Theodore Roosevelt High School Marching Band
As field technician with the Roosevelt Marching Band in Des Moines, IA, I provided direct musical and marching instruction to high school students in collaboration with the band directors. I helped design and implement musical and visual exercises to enhance performance and designed coreography to enhance the visual program.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education
Aug, 2007 - May, 2012Drake University
B.S Athletic Training
Aug, 2016Ithaca College
Certifications
FMS Screening and Movement Correctives
Jan, 2015Functional Movement Systems
The Functional Movement Screen is designed to identify movement deficiences and categorize them in terms of priority. From there, a program of corrective exercise is developed to reduce injury risk and enhance athletic performance by improving overall quality of movement.
Certified Personal Trainer
Sep, 2016National Strength and Conditioning Association
CPR/AED/First Aid
Sep, 2016American Red Cross
Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor
Sep, 2015Dragon Door
The most highly respected kettlebell specialization in the world of fitness. Hardstyle Russian kettlebell training is designed to build strong, powerful, injury-free movement skills and exceptional athletic performance with minimal equipment.
Affiliations
National Association for Music Education
May, 2012National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. Since 1907, NAfME has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers.
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Sep, 2016The National Strength and Conditioning Association was founded in 1978 with 76 strength coaches from across the country with the common desire to network, collaborate and unify the profession of strength and conditioning. Since its inception, the NSCA has grown to nearly 30,000 members in 72 countries and become the leader in the research and education of strength and conditioning professionals.
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English
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