Dedicated and experienced Physical Education Teacher with over 12 years of expertise in fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Committed to promoting differentiation, teamwork, and personal growth among students. Proven ability to build strong relationships with over 500 students, understanding their individual interests and cultural backgrounds to tailor engaging and effective lessons.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monroe Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
08.2011 - Current
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for Physical Education classes for grades K-5, ensuring alignment with educational standards and student needs.
Taught and assessed students in grades K-5, providing individualized feedback and support to enhance their physical abilities and overall well-being.
Designed and delivered adapted physical education programs for students with diverse needs, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Organized and executed a comprehensive field day for over 500 students, families, and teaching staff, promoting community involvement and physical activity.
Provided detailed input for over 80 Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) annually, collaborating with special education teams to support student success.
Instructor
Power Train Sports and Fitness
04.2016 - 10.2017
Designed and led diverse fitness sessions that catered to a wide age range, resulting in improved overall fitness and participant satisfaction.
Customized workout plans to accommodate varying fitness levels and physical limitations, ensuring all participants could safely and effectively engage in the exercises.
Swim Coach
Skyline Aquatics Club
05.2008 - 01.2016
Successfully trained swimmers ages 4-18 years old in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, leading to significant improvements in their performance and competitive results.
Offered personalized coaching to address specific needs and enhance stroke efficiency, resulting in noticeable progress and increased swimmer confidence.
Maintained open and consistent communication with parents, providing updates on their children's progress and addressing any concerns, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
Student Teacher
Chichester Middle School
03.2011 - 05.2011
Developed lesson plans for Physical Education and Health for grades 5-8, incorporating diverse teaching methods such as interactive activities, group discussions, and technology integration.
Taught and assessed students in grades 5-8 using formative and summative assessments, differentiated instruction, and hands-on learning experiences.
Student Teacher
Linwood Elementary
01.2011 - 03.2011
Developed lesson plans for Physical Education for grades K-5, incorporating diverse teaching methods such as interactive activities, games, and technology integration.
Taught and assessed students in grades K-5 using formative and summative assessments, differentiated instruction, and hands-on learning experiences.
Camp Abilities Arizona
School for the Deaf and Blind
06.2010 - 06.2010
Provided one-on-one support for student athletes that are blind or visually impaired to participate and succeed in various sports.
Utilized sighted guiding, tactile modeling and maintained constant enthusiasm to help the athletes excel in activities such as beep baseball, tandem biking, golf, dance, bocce, and goal ball.
Adapted Physical Activity Instructor
West Chester University
01.2009 - 05.2010
Taught students ages 5-21 with disabilities in a 10-week APE program.
Developed and implemented activity skills in both pool and gym settings.
Communicated effectively with parents to discuss student progress and goals.
Assessed students' skill levels using the TGMD-2 (Test of Gross Motor Development, Second Edition).
Constructed Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and implemented goals and objectives tailored to each student's needs.
Education
Master’s Degree - Education
La Salle University
11.2016
Minor - Adapted Physical Education
West Chester University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Certification K-12, Minor in Health
West Chester University
05.2011
Graduated -
Dallastown Area School District
Dallastown, Pennsylvania
06.2006
Skills
Inclusivity
Student engagement
Communication skills
Differentation
Certification
Safe Crisis Management Certification 2019
Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification 2011
Red Cross: CPR and AED trained 2010-2017
Special Olympics Coach Certification- Aquatics
Special Olympics Coach Certification- Soccer
Timeline
Instructor
Power Train Sports and Fitness
04.2016 - 10.2017
Monroe Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Cumberland Valley School District
08.2011 - Current
Student Teacher
Chichester Middle School
03.2011 - 05.2011
Student Teacher
Linwood Elementary
01.2011 - 03.2011
Camp Abilities Arizona
School for the Deaf and Blind
06.2010 - 06.2010
Adapted Physical Activity Instructor
West Chester University
01.2009 - 05.2010
Swim Coach
Skyline Aquatics Club
05.2008 - 01.2016
Master’s Degree - Education
La Salle University
Minor - Adapted Physical Education
West Chester University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Certification K-12, Minor in Health
West Chester University
Graduated -
Dallastown Area School District
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