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Ara Harris

Summary

Skilled Physical Education Teacher adept at managing physical fitness programs, including classroom instruction, team coaching and event planning to promote health. Energetic Physical Education Teacher enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and wellbeing.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Math/Science Teacher

Falling Creek Elementary
07.2023 - Current
  • Improved student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and adapting lesson plans to meet individual needs.
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected science with other subjects, fostering a well-rounded education.
  • Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills in science.

Front End Associate

Foodlion Lion
08.2017 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced user experience by designing and implementing visually appealing front-end interfaces.
  • Optimized website performance with efficient coding techniques and regular maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end designs with back-end functionality.
  • Maintained consistency in branding, design, and user experience across all digital platforms for a cohesive online presence.

Physical Education Teacher

Caroline County
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
  • Developed individualized fitness programs for students, improving overall physical health and wellness.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that incorporated physical education concepts into other subject areas.
  • Mentored new teachers in the implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
  • Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/ Health Science

Radford University
Radford, VA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School
Ashland, VA
06.2018

Skills

  • Physical Education
  • Sports Education
  • Student Mentoring
  • Materials Management
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Instructional Planning
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Group Project Coordination
  • Physical Science

Accomplishments

    Other Education & affiliations

  • Theta Chi Fraternity Member Fall 2019
  • Deans list Fall-Spring 2019,2020,
  • Vice President of Health and Safety 2020-2022
  • Head of Athletics 2019-2022
  • Internal Fraternity council Member 2021
  • Vice president of Judaical Board 2021-2022



Timeline

Math/Science Teacher

Falling Creek Elementary
07.2023 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Caroline County
08.2022 - 05.2023

Front End Associate

Foodlion Lion
08.2017 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science/ Health Science

Radford University

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School
Ara Harris