CAROLINE TIZIANI
Sausalito,CA
Summary
Dedicated High School Teacher with 22 years of experience teaching over 4,400 students. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Physical Education Teacher
Tamalpias High School
Mill Valley, California
01.2023 - Current
- TUHSD Curriculum Council PE Department Representative
- Restructured the 10th Grade curriculum to align with the California State Physical Education Framework Standards
- Worked on a daily basis with colleagues (department members, counselors, administrators and support staff)
- Created positive and safe learning environments for all learners
- Communicate with parents and guardians about their student’s progress
- Recultured student experience in Physical Education.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health and safety standards for physical activity programs.
- Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
Physical Education Department Chair
Mills High School
Millbrae , CA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Recruited, hired, and supervised faculty members within the department.
- Provided leadership in curriculum development for existing courses and new programs.
- Collaborated with other departments on interdisciplinary projects.
- Served as a liaison between the department and external agencies or organizations.
- Managed departmental budgeting processes including forecasting, planning, tracking expenses.
- Advocated for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.
- Mentored junior faculty members in their professional development initiatives.
- Represented the department at internal and external events such as conferences or symposiums.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling classes, assigning office space.
- Monitored student learning outcomes data to assess effectiveness of course offerings.
- Assisted teachers with developing and revising lessons to more productively reach students of varying skill levels.
- Directed management and program operations.
- Oversee Physical Education curriculum for 675 students
High School Physical Education Teacher
Mills High School
Millbrae, California
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Teach 9th and 10th grade students a Physical Education curriculum that is aligned with California State Physical Education Framework Standards
- Collaborated on a daily basis with colleagues (other teachers, counselors, administrators)
- Collaborated with Academic Senate members (site Department Chairs)
- Collaborated and design content with district Physical Education Council members
- Developed full synchronous curriculum and lead PE department during campus closures
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct
- Instructed students on principles and concepts of healthy living, including benefits of active lifestyles, and stress management
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Manage a physically active and stimulating class of 45 students with responsibility for teaching, formal and informal assessment, social-emotional learning, and parent communication
- Competent in teaching a variety of both traditional and non-traditional content including Basketball, soccer, flag football, softball, Tumbling, Ultimate Frisbee, Pickleball, Tennis, Badminton, Dance, Self Defense, Weight Training and Conditioning, Floor Hockey and Floor ball, Volleyball, Swimming, CPR First Aid, Yoga, Golf.
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Alta Loma Middle School
South San Francisco, California
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Grade appropriate lesson plans
- Created curriculum based on CA State Physical Education Middle School Content Standards
- Developed department dance curriculum including International Folk Dance, Line Dance, Square Dance
- Developed and implemented a safe and effective standard based Floor Gymnastics/Tumbling Unit
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Physical Education
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2003
Skills
- Experience in various learning management systems (Aeries, Synergy, Canvas, School Loop)
- Software
- Lesson planning with focus on student engagement
- Group instruction
- Strong understanding of a variety of sports and activities
- Standard based curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Student Behavior Management
- Inventory Management
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
Affiliations
- Member California Association for Physical Education, Health and Dance
- Member California School Board Association
- Sausalito Marin City School Board Trustee
Certification
- California Single Subject Clear Teaching in Physical Education K-12; CLAD – Document #040212965
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Adult, Child and Infant Instructor
- American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Certification
- Advanced National License - United Soccer Coaches
Accomplishments
- Florence Hale Stephenson Award Recipient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
High School Physical Education Teacher
Tamalpias High School
01.2023 - Current
Physical Education Department Chair
Mills High School
01.2018 - 01.2023
High School Physical Education Teacher
Mills High School
01.2008 - 01.2017
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Alta Loma Middle School
08.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Physical Education
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY
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