Debbie Parisi
Wakarusa,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator skilled in classroom management and positive reinforcement strategies. Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans and promoting health and wellness among students. Eager to leverage expertise to create impactful learning experiences.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Penn-Harris-Madison School
Mishawaka, Indiana
08.2005 - 06.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans for physical education classes.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Implemented health and wellness programs to promote fitness.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging teamwork and respect.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching methods.
- Coordinated sports events and extracurricular activities for students.
- Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
- Organized field trips related to physical education topics such as outdoor recreation or nutrition awareness.
- Incorporated technology into lessons to engage students with different learning styles.
Third Grade Teacher
Penn Harris Madison Schools
Mishawaka, Indiana
08.1995 - 06.2004
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards for third-grade students.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress through formal and informal evaluations regularly.
- Communicated with parents about student performance and classroom activities consistently.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and school-wide initiatives.
- Organized field trips and special events to enhance the learning experience for students.
- Facilitated a positive learning atmosphere by managing classroom behavior. using positive reinforcement strategies effectively.
- Ensured a safe classroom environment for all students., clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05-1993
Skills
- Communication skills
- Event coordination
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Technology integration
- Goals and objectives
- Classroom management
- Team building
- Positive reinforcement
- Physical fitness assessment
- Lesson planning
- Enforcing rules and expectation
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Penn-Harris-Madison School
08.2005 - 06.2026
Third Grade Teacher
Penn Harris Madison Schools
08.1995 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ball State University