Blake Miller
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Distinguished Physical Education Teacher with a track record of fostering student motivation and athletic skills across Bernalillo and Jemez Valley Public Schools. Expert in exercise physiology and relationship building, successfully remodeled two weight rooms totaling $82,000 in upgrades. Recognized for innovative grant acquisition, enhancing athletic programs and equipment through strategic partnerships and awards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Bernalillo Public Schools
Bernalillo, USA
01.2017 - Current
- Currently teaching physical education, weight training, and Team Sports at Bernalillo High School
- Assistant coach for Bernalillo High School football team; Currently serving as the Offensive Coordinator. Previously held the following positions: Special Teams Coordinator, Offensive Line Coach, Defensive Line Coach, and C-Team Defensive Coordinator.
- Assisted with the first ever BHS Power Lifting Team in the 2022 season
- Remodeled weight room (design, ordered equipment, and assembled equipment) in the amount of $65,000
- Awarded Teacher of the Month twice
- Awarded $500 Walmart Community grant
- Received 14 indoor spin bikes from Defined Fitness
- Received multiple Donors Choose awards that benefited the athletic department
- Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy and biology.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Attended multiple in-person sessions of Teach Like a Champion professional development
- Taught Health at Bernalillo Middle School and Bernalillo High School
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop strategies for improving physical education programs across grade levels.
- Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
- Created lesson plans to address needs of entry-level and upper-level physical education and weight training students.
Physical Education Teacher
Jemez Valley Public Schools
Jemez Springs, USA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Taught physical education to grades kindergarten through eighth grade
- Taught high school weight lifting
- Remodeled weight room (design, ordered equipment, and assembled equipment) in the amount of $17,000
- Presented a session over cup-stacking at NMAHPERD in 2012
- Wrote and awarded various grants including: $5,000 Nike N7 grant in 2012, $5,000 Presidential Youth Fitness Grant in 2012, $9,600 Nike N7 grant in 2013, Donors choose recipient of 25 yoga mats in 2013, $5,000 from the Good Sports program, $1,000 Kids Run the Nation Grant in 2013, $9,600 Nike N7 grant in 2014 to bring mountain bikes into school, National Foundation for Governor's Fitness Council grant for $100,000 in 2014, one of only three in the state of New Mexico and one of only twelve in the nation, $1,000 Skate pass grant in 2014 to bring skateboards into school, 2015 recipients of J.J
- Watt Foundation grant for new basketball uniforms, $1,000 from California Casualty to purchase a football sled
- Head coach middle school cross country, middle school track, middle school girls' basketball, middle school boys' basketball
- Head coach of the high school football team for 2016 and 2017 season
Physical Education Teacher
Florence Black Elementary
Florence, USA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Taught grades physical education to grades kindergarten through sixth
- Class sizes ranged from 50-100 students at a time
- Judged two World Speed Stacking Championships
- Helped establish physical education standards for district
- Served as president, vice-president, and treasurer of the school's PTA
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education, Sports Administration
University of Eastern New Mexico
Portales, NM01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
Denton, Tx01.2008
Eastfield Community College
Mesquite, Tx01.2005
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, Tx01.2003
West Mesquite High School
Mesquite, Tx01.2002
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Improvement plans
- Lesson planning
- Conflict mediation
- Instructional methods
- Verbal and written communication
- Student motivation
- Equipment management
- Sports psychology
- Exercise physiology
- Certified coach
- Athletic coaching
- Behavior modeling
- Student progress evaluation
Teachingphilosophy
- I believe that every student deserves the opportunity to be successful.
- I believe that genuine and organic relationships help students and schools become successful.
- I believe that it is my duty to find ways for my students to be successful.
- I believe in holding my students to a high standard and holding them responsible.
- I believe that different students learn in various styles and excel in different areas.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Bernalillo Public Schools
01.2017 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Jemez Valley Public Schools
01.2012 - 01.2017
Physical Education Teacher
Florence Black Elementary
01.2008 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Physical Education, Sports Administration
University of Eastern New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology
University of North Texas
Eastfield Community College
Howard Payne University
West Mesquite High School
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