David Balo
COSHOCTON,OH
Summary
Dedicated Physical Education Teacher with expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement. Proven track record in fostering health and wellness initiatives that enrich the school community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Eastland Performance Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching techniques, classroom management, and curriculum design.
- Spearheaded efforts to integrate technology into physical education classes, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Advocated for health and wellness in the school community through workshops, events, and partnerships with local organizations.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Served as a coach for various school sports teams, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons.
- Developed individualized fitness programs for students, improving overall physical health and wellness.
Physical Education Teacher
Zanesville City Schools
08.1999 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards.
- Fostered student growth through innovative teaching methods and individualized support strategies.
- Organized and led extracurricular sports programs, promoting teamwork and physical fitness among students.
- Assessed student performance using various evaluation tools to track progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Collaborated with parents and school staff to enhance student participation in physical activities and wellness initiatives.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH04-1998
Skills
- Classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Athletic coaching
- Coaching and mentoring
- Student development
- Physically fit
- Motor skills development
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Special needs adaptation
Accomplishments
- Improved physical fitness scores with key improvements to program strategies.
- Taught students over 26 years on exercise and fitness techniques.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Took over underperforming program and achieved results in student performance, assessment scores, and team sports.
Certification
- Health and Physical Education License - Expires 2029
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Eastland Performance Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
Physical Education Teacher
Zanesville City Schools
08.1999 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education
Muskingum University