Cecilia Sanford
Aurora,CO
Summary
I will be a hard working partner of K-12 Health and Physical Education because I am a Dynamic Physical Education Specialist with over 25 years of experience in developing innovative programs that enhance student engagement and leadership skills. a Mental Health First Aid Certification. Adept at promoting both physical and mental wellness within educational environments, driving holistic development in students and staff.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Heritage Elementary
Centennial, CO
07.2008 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate physical education lessons for elementary and middle school students for 25 years.
- Encouraged all students to challenge themselves by providing cup stacking tournaments, American Heart Challenge opportunities, and intramurals; coached basketball and volleyball for high school and middle school.
- I introduced the Red Shirt Rookies Program to Heritage, the only school in the district's West End to have such a program. This program will help ILC students transition to the Special Olympics and mentor/coaches to become compassionate leaders in the future.
- Instrumental member of the Equity, Safety, Stewardship, and Social Committee.
- As a school wellness champion for six years, I have written grants, including, but not limited to, the Zen Den and staff fleece jackets.
- Mental Health First Aid Certified.
PE Teacher
Options
Centennial, CO
07.2012 - 05.2014
- I effectively taught physical education to homeschooled children k-5
PE Teacher K-8
Peace With Christ Christian School
Aurora, CO
07.2005 - 05.2011
- Developed and implemented creative physical education activities to engage students in various sports and games.
- As the Athletic Director for 180 students, I organized and coordinated volleyball, basketball, soccer, and track events. This included hiring and scheduling coaches, games, officials, and scorekeepers.
PE/ Health K-8
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
07.1991 - 05.1998
- Del Pueblo K-5.
- Teller K-5.
- Hill Middle School, grades 6-8.
Education
Master of Arts - PE And Sports Administration
University Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO12-1999
Bachelor of Arts - PE/Health K-12
Kansas Wesleyan
Salina, KS12-1987
Affiliations
- Active Pickleball player
- Love to watch sporting events of all kinds
- Armature bird watcher
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Employee Recognition 2023
- Outstanding Employee Recognition 2018
Certification
- SHAPE Colorado
- Professional Teaching License Health/Pe K-12
- Fist Aid CPR AHA 2024
- Mental Health First Aid for Adults
- Red Shirt Rookies Leader
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PE Teacher
Options
07.2012 - 05.2014
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Heritage Elementary
07.2008 - Current
PE Teacher K-8
Peace With Christ Christian School
07.2005 - 05.2011
PE/ Health K-8
Denver Public Schools
07.1991 - 05.1998
Master of Arts - PE And Sports Administration
University Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - PE/Health K-12
Kansas Wesleyan
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