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Alicia Gay Mayes

Spring Hill,TN

Summary

Driven Physical Education Teacher bringing twenty-six years of experience as Educator. Advocate for good health, physical fitness and improvement of youth lifestyles by promoting physical activity for life-long participation to live a healthier and higher quality of life.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education Teacher

Freedom Middle School, Franklin Special School Dis
Franklin, United States
08.2002 - Current
  • Planned, taught, and evaluated physical education classes, while incorporating health concepts as related to class content.
  • Administered SHAPE America endorsed Fitnessgram Fitness Test annually. Results were used to inform and individualize class instruction, and reported to Tennessee Department of Education for data analysis.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
  • Completed documentation of classroom and individual record keeping.
  • Coordinator of annual American Heart Challenge
  • Coached Girls Basketball, Softball, and Golf teams.
  • Created and implemented a morning walking club and a photo club. Co-taught a TECH-FIT stem/physical fitness program.

Interim Physical Education Teacher

Lenior City Public Schools
Lenoir City, Tennessee
01.2002 - 05.2002
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.

Elementary Physcial Education Teacher

Atlanta Public School District
Atlanta, Georgia
08.1990 - 05.1996
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests and designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs and limited resources
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Annual coordinator for physical education showcase presentations, school-wide field days, and Jump Rope for Heart Events
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Head Coach at Booker T. Washington High School for Girls Basketball, Softball, and Track and Field.

Education

Master of Science - Health And Physical Education

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Educational Strategies
  • Safety Instruction
  • Social and Emotional Growth
  • Teacher Collaboration
  • Gym Management
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Planning/directing school-wide events
  • Zoom and Google Classroom experience

Timeline

Physical Education Teacher

Freedom Middle School, Franklin Special School Dis
08.2002 - Current

Interim Physical Education Teacher

Lenior City Public Schools
01.2002 - 05.2002

Elementary Physcial Education Teacher

Atlanta Public School District
08.1990 - 05.1996

Master of Science - Health And Physical Education

Georgia State University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Alicia Gay Mayes