Damion Dover
Oskaloosa,Iowa
Summary
Passionate and student-centered physical education teacher committed to fostering lifelong fitness, teamwork, and personal growth in diverse learners. Dedicated to adapting instruction based on reflection, student feedback, and data to meet all students’ academic, physical, and social-emotional needs.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Horace Mann & EBF Experience
Horace Mann:EBF
Ottumwa:Eddyville, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Designed and taught full units in throwing, badminton, self-esteem, and nutrition
- Used station-based learning and visual modeling to break down complex movement skills
- Adapted instruction for students with intellectual disabilities and English language learners
- Integrated technology such as Promethean Board slides and videos for skill demonstration
- Collected and applied student feedback to improve lesson planning and increase engagement
- Embedded cultural, musical, and socioeconomic perspectives into health content
- Promoted student reflection, collaboration, and critical thinking through discussions and modeling.
- Led skill development drills and supported students in setting fitness goals
- Encouraged team building, sportsmanship, and a positive athletic mindset
Education
Bachelor’s degree - physical education (k-12), Health Education, Special Education, Coaching
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA05.2025
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Technology Integration
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Bilingual
- Team Collaboration
- Family Communication
- Professional Growth
- Reflection
- Feedback Adaptation
- Ongoing Professional Learning
- Lesson Effectiveness Reflection
Student Teaching Experience
- Horace Mann Elementary, Ottumwa, IA, K-5th P.E. January-March 2025
- EBF Jr. Sr. Public Schools, Eddyville, IA, 7-12th P.E., Health March-May 2025
Certification
- Certified in K–12 Physical Education
- Endorsed in Health, Special Education, and Coaching
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Professional Growth - Description
- Actively seek feedback from students and mentors to adapt instruction.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning through workshops and school collaboration.
- Reflect on lesson effectiveness and revise based on student progress and engagement
Timeline
Horace Mann & EBF Experience
Horace Mann:EBF
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor’s degree - physical education (k-12), Health Education, Special Education, Coaching
William Penn University
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