Stefani Abreu, Ph.D. (C)
King of Prussia,PA
Summary
A hardworking and passionate educator and human performance scientist with strong organizational skills and a drive to bring positive change to those served. A strong work ethic with a dedication to serving others and enhance overall health and well-being for optimal human performance.
Mindfulness professional with experience in guiding individuals and groups towards holistic well-being. Skilled in mindfulness techniques, stress management, and meditation practices. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Adaptable and reliable, with passion for fostering mental clarity and emotional resilience in diverse settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Mindfulness Instructor
Penn State Abington Collegiate Recovery Program
01.2025 - Current
- Increased student awareness through tailored mindfulness exercises for stress reduction and mental clarity.
- Utilized various tools such as guided imagery, body scans, and mantras to deepen students' understanding of their own thought patterns and emotional responses.
- Promoted overall well-being by integrating mindful movements and breathing exercises into sessions.
- Incorporate strategies for everyday practice in mindfulness for time management, productivity, and recovery.
Adjunct Instructor
Rize Education
07.2024 - Current
- Adjunct instructor for remote asynchronous course content
- Content includes coursework on foundational concepts in neuroscience
- All content delivered remotely with consistent organization and evaluation of completed coursework
- Weekly office hours and education help offered remotely
Adjunct Kinesiology Instructor
Pennsylvania State University-Abington
08.2018 - Current
- Adjunct instructor for undergraduate students in the classroom and remote
- Kinesiology, exercise science, biomechanics, health and wellness, and sports nutrition topics taught among other topics
- Instruction created to educate, inform, and instill positive, healthful habits for a well-rounded life that incorporates proper exercise techniques, injury prevention, stress management, and understanding of basic physiology and components for optimal health and wellness
- Course taught: Fitness Theory and Practice, Strength Training, Varsity Sport Experience, Foundations of Human Movement, The Art and Science of Balancing Wellness (co-created course), and first-year seminar
- Faculty advisor: Dance Fit student organization
- Lead faculty for Live Well at Abington, a campus health and wellness program
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information by creating guides and course materials
- Work directly with NCAA DIII student-athletes on sports performance, sports nutrition, methods and actions for recovery
- Facilitated learning with the creation of engaging written and oral assignments
- Adjusted pedagogical practices to meet the needs of various learning methods
- Created course content in alignment with university best practices
- Used Open Educational Resources to serve student participation and engagement in course content
- Engage in multi-disciplinary approaches to deliver content that enhances learning and development
- Present at conferences and workshops regularly on varying content related to health and wellness
- Engage in research on improving all students' academic and overall health and well-being
- Content expert for Health Promotion and Wellness Management program
Adjunct Health and Exercise Physiology Instructor
Ursinus College
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Adjunct instructor for undergraduate students
- Classes taught include Health and Exercise Physiology 100- Lifetime Wellness, Health and Exercise Physiology 202-Current topics in Health and Biology 205- Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information by creating guides and course materials
- Facilitated learning with the creation of engaging written and oral assignments
Owner/Performance Specialist
Purpose Fitness, LLC.
05.2012 - 05.2022
- Owner and developer of Purpose Fitness, LLC
- Actively challenge and motivate individuals with proper kinesiology techniques to improve function, motion, and neuromuscular function
- Perform fitness testing and assessments to analyze movement patterns for human performance and injury prevention
- Determine exercise prescription and design exercise plans for a diverse array of individuals and group settings
- Continuously abreast of developments in the field by reading, researching, and applying current research in the field
- Maintain thorough records for individual progress and development
- Emphasize the importance of accountability, honesty, and hard work
- Establish workshops with handouts available for take-home use
- Performed all administrative tasks necessary to keep things organized and running smoothly
- Believe in a positive and consistent influence to create a change in health
Early Intervention Special Instructor
Kencrest Services
07.2004 - 07.2014
- Delivered one-on-one therapeutic services for children with special needs and their families
- Maintained strong interpersonal relationships with families to produce the best possible outcome in daily living activities
- Maintained daily reports and collaborated in constructing Individual Education Plans for the child as needed
- Worked as a team member with speech therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to develop techniques for progress and development
Education
Ph.D. Candidate - Kinesiology, Health and Human Performance
Concordia University
River Forest, IL06-2025
Master of Science - Exercise Science | Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05-2002
Skills
- Student Rapport-Building
- Informative Lectures
- Group and Individual Instruction
- In-person and Remote Teaching
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Data Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Performance Enhancement
- Injury Prevention
- Coaching
- Research
- Relaxation techniques
- Meditation techniques
- Body awareness
- Breathing exercises
Accomplishments
Publication
Abreu, S., & Stiles, T. (2024, October). Virtual Reality for Stress Management in University Students. In 2024 IEEE 10th International Conference on Collaboration and Internet Computing (CIC) (pp. 136-141). IEEE.
Certification
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Training Specialist, ISSA, 2024
- Certified Sports Nutrition Consultant, AFPA, 2021
- Certified Meditation-Mindfulness Teacher, School of Positive Transformation, 2020
- Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM, 2017
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM, 2017
- Certified Speed Specialist, NASE, 2016
- Certified Functional Movement Specialist, ACE, 2015
Professional Activities And Honors
- Lead faculty organizer for Live Well at Abington, 2021-Current
- Dance Fit, Faculty Advisor, 2022-Current
- Co-chair, Student Affairs Committee, 2023-2024
- Nomination Committee Member, 2023-Current
- Member, Academic Environment Committee, 2020-2023, 2024-Current
- Special Recognition for Service Award, Penn State Abington, 2021
- Abington Academy-speaker, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Commonwealth Connections-speaker, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Penn State Abington-guest speaker, 2020-Current
- Penn State Erie-guest speaker, 2021
- Penn State Continuing Education-guest speaker, 2020
- Penn State Launchbox- guest speaker, YouTube live stream, 2021
- Penn State Abington-guest speaker (individual courses), 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Trauma-informed pedagogy Committee Member, 2022-Current
- Faculty of the Future-speaker, 2022, 2023
- Technology and Learning Conference (Montgomery County Community College), presenter, 2022, 2024
- National Society for Student Success, presenter, 2024
- Course developer- The Art and Science of Balancing Wellness, Current Trends in Health
- Co-facilitator and creator of the 1st Annual Campus Wellness and Connection Conference, Abington, PA, 2025
- S. Abreu and T. Stiles, "Virtual Reality for Stress Management in University Students", 2024 IEEE 10th International Conference on Collaboration and Internet Computing (CIC), Washington, DC, USA, 2024, pp. 136-141, 10.1109/CIC62241.2024.00026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Mindfulness Instructor
Penn State Abington Collegiate Recovery Program
01.2025 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Rize Education
07.2024 - Current
Adjunct Health and Exercise Physiology Instructor
Ursinus College
12.2022 - 05.2023
Adjunct Kinesiology Instructor
Pennsylvania State University-Abington
08.2018 - Current
Owner/Performance Specialist
Purpose Fitness, LLC.
05.2012 - 05.2022
Early Intervention Special Instructor
Kencrest Services
07.2004 - 07.2014
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Training Specialist, ISSA, 2024
- Certified Sports Nutrition Consultant, AFPA, 2021
- Certified Meditation-Mindfulness Teacher, School of Positive Transformation, 2020
- Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM, 2017
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM, 2017
- Certified Speed Specialist, NASE, 2016
- Certified Functional Movement Specialist, ACE, 2015
Ph.D. Candidate - Kinesiology, Health and Human Performance
Concordia University
Master of Science - Exercise Science | Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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