Mary Jane Fransen
Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club
Fort Wayne
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Experienced Figure Skating Coach specializing in tailored training programs for diverse skill levels. Developed effective communication strategies and mentored junior coaches to enhance collaboration and performance. Championed safety initiatives as SafeSport Director, ensuring compliance with annual training and certification for coaches and Board Members.
Work History
Figure Skating Coach
13 Years 10 Months- Designed and implemented training programs for skaters of all levels, enhancing skill development.
- Conducted individual assessments to tailor coaching strategies, improving performance outcomes.
- Mentored junior coaches, fostering a collaborative learning environment and sharing best practices.
- Coordinated group training sessions, ensuring effective communication and teamwork among participants.
- Experienced in instructing skaters in singles and ice dancing.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Assisted skaters in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Experience in Adaptive Skating – instructing skaters with physical and mental disabilities.
- Frequent communication with parents regarding skaters' progress.
- Weekly assessment/evaluation of skaters' progress and need for adjustment of lesson plans.
- Promotes a safe and welcoming environment for all students.
- Choreography for competition and tests.
- Instruct students on the importance of nutrition and off-ice training.
- Receptive to skater's and/or parents' concerns and questions regarding training.
- Developed individualized training plans tailored to skater abilities and goals.
Litigation Paralegal
10 Years 6 Months- Drafted and filed motions, pleadings, and discovery documents in compliance with court rules.
- Drafted and filed motions, pleadings, and discovery documents in compliance with court rules (both State and Federal).
- Collaborated with attorneys to gather evidence and prepare for trial presentations.
- Managed case calendars, ensuring timely adherence to deadlines and appointments.
- Reviewed and summarized discovery disclosures and documents.
- Prepared correspondence to clients regarding status and/or recent developments.
- Experience in litigation, corporate law, collections, bankruptcy (creditor's rights), mortgage foreclosures, personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, family law, guardianships.
- Prepared prospective client intake information sheets.
- Conducted conflict searches.
Education
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll - All Four Years
- William J. Danforth leadership Award
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
- Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball (Reserve & Varsity); Cheerleader
- Elected to Student Council, Social Secretary[ in 1984-1985
- Elected Captain of Cheerleading Team
- Peer Facilitators, Member
- Selected to represent high school at 4th District Congressional Student Program in Washington D.C.
- 3.8 GPA
- Ranked in Top 5% of class
No Degree - Political Science And French
- Study Abroad: Acted as translator for safety engineering company in Nice, France for one (1) month in Summer of 1987
Skills
Advanced skating methods
Choreography
Beginner coaching strategies
Skill development
Event readiness training
Adaptive coaching
Parent communication
Professional conduct standards
Adaptive teaching methods
Dependability
Coaching leadership
Affiliations
Coach and Board Member of Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club
Club Director for U.S. Center for SafeSport
Member U.S. Figure Skating
Certification
Certified Figure Skating Coach - U.S. Figure Skating
Certified Learn to Skate Instructor
Interests
Golfing
Bicycle Riding
Swimming
Horse back riding while on vacation
Traveling to many different locations to experience other cultures
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Beers Mallers, LLP
01.2016 - 07.2026Read More
Figure Skating Coach
Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club
10.2012 - CurrentRead More
Purdue University
No Degree from Political Science And French
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Northside High School
High School Diploma
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