Planned individual and group activities designed to meet student needs and objectives.
Instructed students on proper techniques for various sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, pickleball, floor hockey, whiffleball, kickball and other indoor and outdoor sports/activities.
Evaluated students' growth in physical skills, knowledge, and sports contribution to report progress.
Promoted teamwork through group sports activities and partner-related games.
Established and maintained standards of behavior to create safe and orderly environment for learning- “Safety First”.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by encouraging open communication about student progress in physical education class.
COACH
WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2023.08 - Current
Coached Co-Ed Varsity Soccer during Fall 2023
Coached 8th Grade Boys' Varsity Basketball Team Winter 2024.
Created and implemented new drills to increase team performance.
Provided guidance and support to players in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
Developed team-building exercises to promote unity and collaboration. Organized an extracurricular on court halftime basketball event at Northwestern University’s Welsh Ryan Arena.
COACH
SAINTS JOSEPH & FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL
2017.08 - Current
Coached Varsity Football, Girls' Volleyball, Boys' Volleyball, Boys' Basketball and started a Co-Ed Golf Program that grew from 7 to 64 participants. An official conference wide golf schedule was implemented for all eight participating schools for the first time in conference history. Our program consistently placed weekly top honors throughout the season.
Created and implemented new drills to increase team performance
Provided guidance and support to clients in overcoming obstacles and achieving success
Developed team-building exercises to promote unity and collaboration. Organized two extracurricular on court basketball events at Northwestern University’s Welsh Ryan Arena.
DRIVERS EDUCATION TEACHER
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1997.11 - Current
Currently working as a Behind The Wheel Driver's Education Teacher at Mather High School (July 2021-Present)
Have been a Behind The Wheel Drivers Education Instructor for 20+ years
Experience in Behind The Wheel Instruction in the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs
Provided individualized instruction for students who required additional support or enrichment opportunities
Supported English Language Learners by providing additional assistance
Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
Participated in extracurricular activities to foster positive school culture and support students and staff.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN SPORTS LEADERSHIP -
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
12.2010
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION -
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, IL
06.1996
Skills
Effective Communication
Group leadership
Personable and friendly
Building Relationships
Certification
Drivers Education Endorsement
Health Education Endorsement
Social Science Endorsement
References
References available upon request
Timeline
COACH
WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2023.08 - Current
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
2017.08 - Current
COACH
SAINTS JOSEPH & FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL
2017.08 - Current
DRIVERS EDUCATION TEACHER
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1997.11 - Current
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) IN SPORTS LEADERSHIP -
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION -
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Drivers Education Endorsement
Health Education Endorsement
Social Science Endorsement
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