Dennis Strong
Schwenksville,PA
Summary
- Dedicated Educator who builds positive relationships with students, parents, staff and teachers. Personable and relatable with ability to work with individuals of any socioeconomic or cultural background. Effective communication skills and transparent leadership. Bringing a background of 17 years of education, leadership and professional learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Lower Merion School District
Ardmore, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that emphasize health-related topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and disease prevention.
- Organized and led group activities related to healthy lifestyle choices.
- Assessed student performance through written tests, quizzes, presentations, and other assessments.
- Educated students on the importance of making informed decisions about their physical and mental well-being.
- Created an environment in which students feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics like substance abuse or sexuality.
- Promoted positive behavior change by encouraging students to set realistic goals for themselves based on their individual needs.
Physical Education/Health Teacher/Wellness
Lincoln Leadership Charter School
Allentown, PA
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Worked with students on conflict resolution and restorative practices
- Creating Restorative Justice Curriculum along with Restorative Justice Circles
- Maintained effective communication with parents, staff, and administration to enhance learning for each student
- Develop positive school climate by building effective communication within
- Resolve various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships
- Display strong decision making abilities and confidence to staff and students.
Physical Education/Health/Wellness
Perkiomen Valley School District
Schwenksville, PA
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Co-created Wellness Special for all Elementary Schools
- Boosted student learning by facilitating in-depth classroom discussions to expand upon lectures.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Planned and coordinated field day
- Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
Physical Education/Health Educator
Chester Community Charter School
Chester, PA
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Conducted evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess quality and performance of health education programs.
- Create individualized lesson plans for students who have a wide variety of learning levels
- Incorporated State Standards in all lesson plans
- Administered assessments and grades for all children
- Assisted with extracurricular activities and school wide events
- Ordered supplies needed for optimum learning in Physical Education/Health department
- Maintained effective communication with parents, staff, and administration to enhance learning for each student
School Manager
Kids First Swim
Broomall, PA
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Manage and maintain a staff of 20
- Utilize marketing strategies to keep retention above 85%
- Follow the guidelines of state and local regulations regarding pool safety and codes
- Evaluate and assess instructors performance
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
Physical Education Teacher
Overbrook School For The Blind
Philadelphia, PA
08.2006 - 01.2016
- Instructed all Pre-K through grade 12 students in Physical Education and Health
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Maintained effective communication with parents, staff, and administration to enhance learning for each student
- Coached Track and Field
- Coached Goalball
District Supervisor/Director of Extended Day Program
Upper Darby School
01.2001 - 01.2016
- Instruct a group of fifty-five K-5 children in after school activities
- Supervise assistants
- In 2007 became director of the site to oversee seventy children as well as nine supervisors
- Manage staff assignments according to schedule of after-school activities
- Develop and maintain open and positive relationships with parents, staff, and administration
Teacher Assistant
Nativity BVM School
Media, PA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Day Care Teacher Assistant
Bread of Life
Drexel Hill, PA
01.2001 - 01.2002
Teacher Assistant
Step by Step Dare Care
Drexel Hill, PA
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
Master of Science - Sports Management
American Public University
West Virginia01.2015
Bachelor - Kinesiology
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2006
Skills
- Coordinator of Social and Emotional
Curriculum - Team collaborator
- Organizational/Instructional
leader - Data-driven instruction
- Creative/critical thinking for
problem solving - Clear communicator
- Opportunities identification
Certification
Instructional II Certification in
Kinesiology K-12
Committees
- PBIS
- Wellness
- SAP
- Student Life
- Restorative Justice
Timeline
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Lower Merion School District
08.2024 - Current
Physical Education/Health Teacher/Wellness
Lincoln Leadership Charter School
12.2021 - 06.2024
Physical Education/Health/Wellness
Perkiomen Valley School District
12.2018 - 06.2021
Physical Education/Health Educator
Chester Community Charter School
11.2017 - 11.2018
School Manager
Kids First Swim
12.2016 - 08.2017
Physical Education Teacher
Overbrook School For The Blind
08.2006 - 01.2016
Teacher Assistant
Nativity BVM School
01.2005 - 01.2006
District Supervisor/Director of Extended Day Program
Upper Darby School
01.2001 - 01.2016
Day Care Teacher Assistant
Bread of Life
01.2001 - 01.2002
Teacher Assistant
Step by Step Dare Care
01.1998 - 01.2000
Master of Science - Sports Management
American Public University
Bachelor - Kinesiology
West Chester University
Instructional II Certification in
Kinesiology K-12
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