Hi, I’m
Edward Soto
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Innovative Physical Education Teacher bringing 32-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Energetic Physical Education Teacher genuinely interested in and respectful of young people. Passionate about Physical Education and committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field. Trained in unique needs of middle school learners. Excellent parental communication techniques for middle school environment.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Pomona Unified School District
Physical Education Teacher
08.1989 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of Special Needs students requiring extra support.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Education
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA
Master of Arts from Education/Physical Education
06.1994
University of RedlandsRedlands, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Physical Education
05.1986
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Exercise Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Progress Tracking
- Time Management
- Instructional Methods
- Health Education
- District Standards
- Physical Fitness
- Teacher Training
- Team Sports
- Body Composition Assessments
- Excercise Knowledge
- Safety Instruction
- Gym Management
- Lesson Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Social and Emotional Growth
- Special Needs Curriculum
- Printouts and Materials Development
- Group Instruction
- Refereeing and Coaching
- Dance Instruction
- Curriculum Planning
- Classroom Management
- Conflict Mediation
- Sportsmanship Promotion
- Maintain Records
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Field Trip Planning and Supervision
- Compliance
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
08.1989 - 08.2021
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts from Education/Physical Education
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts from Physical Education