Andrew Candler
Teacher-Coach
Boerne,TX
Summary
Hardworking Physical Education Teacher/Coach highly effective at motivating students to achieve each and every goal. Brings 18 years of experience as an educator and over 30 seasons of coaching various sports at all levels. Able to reach all students/athletes through differentiation, active listening, and relationship building, The belief is though hard work, dedication, consistency, and understanding that all kids can and will reach their full potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Judson ISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Head Women's Varsity Basketball Coach
TMI
09.2018 - 03.2023
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Carefully monitored athletes during play and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Head Middle School Softball Coach
TMI
02.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed schedule of practices, games and special events.
- Implemented policies for checking academic eligibility before and during time on team.
- Developed and oversaw successful softball program for our middle school students.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Long Term Sub
Texas Military Institute (TMI)
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Assistant Football Coach—Defensive Coordinator
Texas Military Institute
08.2016 - 10.2020
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Enforced team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors.
- Monitored students' academic progress and coordinated extra resources for any struggling with classes.
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Planned and oversaw team football camps to develop new players.
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Revamped teams' defensive and offensive playbooks, leading to tremendous successes
- Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- 2018 defense set most "all-time" defensive records at TMI
Physical Education Teacher
Judson Isd
10.2012 - 05.2017
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Instructed students on principles and concepts of healthy living, including benefits of active lifestyles, good nutrition and stress management.
Physical Education Teacher
Brattleboro Area Middle School
09.2002 - 05.2012
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Assistant Football Coach
Brattleboro Area High School
06.2002 - 10.2010
- Designed, wrote, and implemented 4-3 "Hybrid" Defense
- 2 seasons defensive coordinator
- 6 seasons special teams coordinator
- 6 seasons secondary coach
- 7 seasons wide receivers coach
- 2 seasons LB's coach
- 2 seasons Rb's coach
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2001
Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Sports Knowledge
- Physical Training
- Health and Wellness
- IEP understanding
- Lesson implementation
- Special education
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Group Instruction
- Disciplinary procedures
- Parent Communication
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
30+ seasons of coaching experience.
PBIS Certified
CPR/First Aid Certified
Sailor of the Quarter (93') US Navy
Certification
EC-12 Certified (Physical Education)
Golden Key National Honor Society
Sailor of the Quarter 94' US. Navy
30+ Seasons of Coaching Experience
Basketball-13 seasons. (MS-Varsity)
Football-12 seasons. Defensive Coordinator-7 seasons (Varsity level only)
Softball-8 seasons. (MS-JV)
Baseball-MS
Soccer-MS
Field Hockey-MS
Track and Field-(4th/5th)
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Judson ISD
08.2021 - 06.2023
Long Term Sub
Texas Military Institute (TMI)
09.2020 - 05.2021
Head Women's Varsity Basketball Coach
TMI
09.2018 - 03.2023
Assistant Football Coach—Defensive Coordinator
Texas Military Institute
08.2016 - 10.2020
Head Middle School Softball Coach
TMI
02.2016 - 05.2021
Physical Education Teacher
Judson Isd
10.2012 - 05.2017
Physical Education Teacher
Brattleboro Area Middle School
09.2002 - 05.2012
Assistant Football Coach
Brattleboro Area High School
06.2002 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Central Florida