Daniel Hornedo
Physical Education Teacher
Astoria,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic physical education teacher with twelve years of experience in high-needs schools. Passionate about utilizing physical activity as an engaging, motivational tool that promotes a more positive overall attitude towards education. Committed to establishing an environment in which students feel safe, confident, and empowered.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Bronx, NY
08.2014 - Current
- Instructed live physical education classes from home throughout the pandemic, focusing primarily on HIIT, yoga, and cardiovascular endurance.
- Created middle school physical education curriculum conducive to a variety of limited multi-purpose spaces.
- Collaborated with middle school math and science teachers to incorporate interdisciplinary learning into gymnastics, basketball, and volleyball modules.
- Promoted physical literacy through differentiated, student-centered modules around cooperative learning and traditional and non-traditional sports.
- Designed and instructed health education modules for ninth and tenth grade students, addressing decision-making, violence prevention, drug and alcohol awareness, healthy relationships, and stress management.
Physical Education Teacher and Team Advisor
Urban Dove Team Charter School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Designed and instructed daily, three-hour long physical education classes for overage, under-credited high school students.
- Utilized de-escalation strategies to resolve conflict during classroom instruction involving students with ED.
- Liaison between the school and various case management agencies (ACS, probation) to oversee crisis intervention and disciplinary hearings.
- Consistently engaged in family outreach via weekly behavioral and academic updates, conflict mediation, and home visits.
- Served as a teacher-mentor for twenty-three students, facilitating individual and group discussions to help overcome academic, social, behavioral, and personal struggles.
Coach
K.I.D.S. Plus
Northport, NY
11.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided safe, engaging summer camp experiences for children with autism and other mental disabilities aged four through eighteen.
- Bicycle clinic instructor for children of all ages and abilities, working individually with participants and safely progressing them through the bicycle riding process.
Education
Master of Arts - Health Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12.2010
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Restorative Conversation
- Motivation
- Problem Solving
- Community Building
Certification
- CPI Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- American Red Cross Certified in CPR/AED and Standard First Aid
Timeline
Middle School Physical Education Teacher
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
08.2014 - Current
Physical Education Teacher and Team Advisor
Urban Dove Team Charter School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Coach
K.I.D.S. Plus
11.2011 - 09.2012
- CPI Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- American Red Cross Certified in CPR/AED and Standard First Aid
Master of Arts - Health Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Adelphi University
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