Amber Ashford
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic adapted physical education teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of sport and training in fitness skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in regular physical education environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
St. Tammany Parish School Board
Covington, LA
08.2005 - Current
- Develops and implements comprehensive goals and objectives which guide and improve Adapted P.E. services.
- Designs instructional strategies and activities geared to variances in student achievement.
- Participates in development students' IEPs, and initiates an Adapted Physical Education Program designed to carry out stated goals and objectives.
- Obtains and uses information about needs and progress of students so that special adaptations can be made for each student who requires Adapted P.E. Services.
- Organizes available space, materials, and/or equipment to facilitate learning.
Substitute Teacher Adapted PE
St. Tammany Parish School Board
Slidell, LA
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on skill level
Student Teacher
Lyon Elementary
Covinton, LA
01.2003 - 11.2003
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
Student Worker
Southeastern Louisiana University Kinesiology Dept
Hammond, LA
01.2003 - 11.2003
- Offered quality clerical support to department personnel.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
Basketball Coach
Mater Delorosa
Independence, LA
08.2002 - 02.2003
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Managed basketball drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Health Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Health Studies
Tennessee Wesleyan University
Athens, TN05.2000
High School Diploma -
Nortlake Christian School
Covington, LA05.1999
Skills
- Evaluation procedures
- Student and parent relations
- Lesson Planning
- Physical education needs
- Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
St. Tammany Parish School Board
08.2005 - Current
Substitute Teacher Adapted PE
St. Tammany Parish School Board
08.2004 - 05.2005
Student Teacher
Lyon Elementary
01.2003 - 11.2003
Student Worker
Southeastern Louisiana University Kinesiology Dept
01.2003 - 11.2003
Basketball Coach
Mater Delorosa
08.2002 - 02.2003
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Health Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Health Studies
Tennessee Wesleyan University
High School Diploma -
Nortlake Christian School