Dana Poulsen
Teacher
The Villages,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Teacher
Champlain Valley Union High School
Hinesburg , VT
2016.08 - 2022.06
- Worked on a team in the ninth grade core. Collaborating with all the academic areas.
- While in the core the curriculum I was teaching was Project Adventure and Health.
- I had the opportunity to implemented a Unified Physical Education course. The first of it's Kind at CVU
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Middlebury Union High School
Middlebury , VT
2012.08 - 2016.06
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Physical Education Teacher
Waunakee School District
Waunakee , WI
2006.08 - 2011.06
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Planned and executed special adaptive physical education programs.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Polytech High School
Woodside , DE
1995.08 - 2006.06
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Education
Master of Science - Secondary School Guidance Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Health and
Delaware State University
Dover, DE12.1994
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Setting Goals
- Mental Health
- Wellness Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Timeline
Wellness Teacher
Champlain Valley Union High School
2016.08 - 2022.06
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Middlebury Union High School
2012.08 - 2016.06
Physical Education Teacher
Waunakee School District
2006.08 - 2011.06
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Polytech High School
1995.08 - 2006.06
Master of Science - Secondary School Guidance Counseling
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Health and
Delaware State University
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