Falan Nataylia Jade Davis
Baytown,TX
Summary
Experienced Physical Education Teacher with expertise in effectively managing comprehensive physical fitness programs. Skilled in classroom instruction, lesson planning, and implementing various training techniques. Adept at team coaching to foster lifelong physical activity and promote overall health. Recognized for developing engaging games and activities that inspire a passion for physical fitness, while motivating students to reach their highest potential.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
HOUSTON ISD
08.2018 - Current
- Responsible for engaging children in physical activity and other sport competitions by means of stressing the importance of maintaining a healthy way of life, through both exercise and positive lifestyle choices.
- Constructing age-appropriate lesson plans, while adhering to state mandates.
- Engaging the class in both team sports and individual activities.
- Involving students equally and planning activities that benefit all students.
- Teaching physical fitness skills and explaining the safe and correct way to engage in physical fitness.
- Teaching social interaction skills, proper exercise and healthy living techniques.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Organized and supervised total sports and coaching program.
- Maintained annual equipment inventory by storing, reconditioning and monitoring issued equipment.
- Analyzed player skills to accurately assign players to teams and provide training for improvement.
- Scheduled practices, tournaments and bus transportation for team members.
- Implemented reasonable discipline measures when players failed to meet academic requirements or abide by school policies.
- Maintained certification in CPR and first-aid procedures to respond to player injury.
- Updated player files with necessary forms to fulfill state and district requirements.
- Worked directly with Director of Athletic Programs to create budgets for equipment upgrades and travel.
- Monitored student players' compliance with satisfactory academic performance standards.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize student athlete success.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques, and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Developed student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Scheduled and organized all practice sessions for volleyball athletes with help of assistant coaches.
- Instructed players, both individually and in groups, on rules and regulations for volleyball.
- Developed in-depth and functional knowledge of basketball and rules and regulations associated.
- Maintained open-door policy with volleyball players, enabling free discuss of concerns or issues without fear of reprisal.
- Counseled athletes on conflict resolution techniques and anger management to improve on-court and off-court behaviors.
- Monitored academic status of volleyball student-athletes for eligibility requirements.
- Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
- Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media.
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
- Observed student-athletes' conduct and counseled athletes on proper conduct and avoidance of potentially risky situations.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of athletes to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for further improvement.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Researched and implemented new training methods and technologies to increase athleticism.
PK/Kinder Special Language Program Teacher
SPRING BRANCH ISD
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Responsible for providing students with English language instruction through project-based learning so that students enhance their language acquisition according to ELPS.
- Followed and implemented a simultaneous bilingual program to support the student's English language acquisition.
- Integrated a variety of instructional strategies and curriculum content.
- Established immediate and long-range objectives which are in accord with District and building curricula.
- Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
- Prescribed and implemented fitness gram and other physical fitness assessments.
Health Fitness Teacher Assistant
SPRING BRANCH ISD
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for providing a program of gross and fine motor activities, rhythmic activities, gymnastics, integrated academic activities, social development, physical activities developing physical fitness and/or an awareness of physical fitness, reinforcement of life skills, and of health and safety, which are developmentally appropriate for ages Pre-K through 5th grade.
- Performed and demonstrated activities that involved a variety of materials and equipment and/or activities that are physically active both indoor and outdoor.
- Created and maintained a suitable environment for all students in Pre-K through 5th grade, including the physically and emotionally challenged.
- Cooperatively planned with the Health Fitness Teacher and assisted children in participating in a variety of activities and provided independent instruction.
Physical Education Teacher
HOUSTON ISD
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Responsible for developing and integrating the Physical Education curriculum and committed to improving student performance and knowledge of health concepts.
- Actively participated in instructional program planning for high school students where I created and implemented daily lessons, which promoted the improvement of physical, cognitive, and collaborative skills, as well as emotional and personal betterment to improve overall health and wellness.
- Reinforced teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, and problem solving.
- Provided students with the opportunity to practice and develop the skills necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and how to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.
- Instilled enjoyment of physical activity as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining physical fitness.
Extended Learning Group Leader
FORT BEND ISD
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Responsible for supervising students and engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities.
- Provided a safe and secure environment for all students in Extended Learning Programs consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided.
- Lead a group of children with diverse needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved by employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
- Assisted the Site Coordinator in the implementation of the program designed curriculum and guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, established clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to the students.
- Served as a program ambassador to promote the program within the district, school and community.
Associate Teacher
HOUSTON ISD
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Educator who acted in lieu of the regular classroom teacher and impacted the lives of children everyday by inspiring students learning through an emergent curriculum.
- Performed the duties as assigned by the campus Principal, and was enabled to help students learn subject matter and/or skills that were required for scheduled lessons which provided meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
- Assumed the same responsibilities as a regular classroom teacher for students, equipment, materials and facilities and consulted with the school leader before initiating any lesson or other procedure not specified in the teacher's plans.
- Worked to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Encouraged students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior conducive to good learning, and assumed responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior at other times during the school day as requested.
Recreational Sports Supervisor
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Advocated for the recreation and wellness needs of students, faculty, and staff, by promoting the interests of diverse populations and developing an on-going process of program evaluation through customer satisfaction surveys, advisory committees, and by making recommendations and implementing changes.
- Served as the Co-Commissioner of the Houston Club Sports Basketball Conference by managing the execution of the overall program by means of registering the teams, scheduling the leagues season games, assisting the assigner with the scheduling of game officials, collecting the league entry fees, and submitting weekly updates to a recreation administration assortment of 18 directors and 30 coaches.
- Oversaw facility scheduling and appropriate coverage for the setup/breakdown of all Club Sports and Intramural Sports venues for games/competitions and practices throughout the week.
- Managed conflict resolution of a Competitive Sports program and had the ability to assess and solve risk management issues in both formal and informal recreation and equipment.
- Served as primary point of contact at all home competitions and was responsible for collecting and organizing team information, entry forms, reviewing rosters, confirming player eligibility, and distributing data by means of team standings and game scores.
Outdoor Pursuits Supervisor
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Responsible for aiding the Director of Programs in the operations, administration, and supervision of the Outdoor Pursuits programming.
- Oversaw OP operations by working with student leaders to plan and implement open enrollment for outdoor adventure trips for the campus community.
- Assisted in planning, budgeting and the development of new expeditions for student groups in cooperation with the On-Campus Housing office.
- Consulted, developed and facilitated initiative experiences for a variety of campus groups and assisted in the selection of programs and special events.
- Coordinated registration, information dissemination and hosted special events and workshops for Outdoor Pursuits.
Summer Camp Coordinator
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Responsible for providing effective leadership and direction for a summer recreational day camp.
- Oversaw day-to-day camp operations and ensured compliance with university, city, and state codes and regulations.
- Interviewed, hired, scheduled and supervised summer camp counselors (5).
- Conducts regular staff trainings/in-services and developed and updated summer camp policies and procedures as needed.
- Worked with various university partners and with the marketing department to properly market the program to the local community.
Recreational Sports Graduate Assistant
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Contributed to the execution of the overall mission of the department of recreation & wellness by representing the University in a professional manner at University functions and through professional development opportunities at conferences.
- Provided effective leadership to club officers, management strategies for organization of clubs, and direction for a diversified club sports program by serving as the department liaison to Club Sports organizations.
- Developed and revised club sport emergency response procedures, enhanced club sport code of conduct, disciplinary policies, and the Sports Club Manual through training modules and orientation sessions.
- Approved team budgets and travel for Sport Clubs. managed club allocation request, approved and tracked funding appropriations and expenses, and assisted clubs with fundraising opportunities.
- Evaluated all Club Sport Coaches (non-students, typically external) part-time athletic trainers, and advised club sport participants for any questions/concerns (i.e. logistics, budget, personal conflicts).
Intramural Sports Assistant
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Enhanced the quality of life of Campus Recreation members by educating and encouraging active participation in recreational programs that developed leadership skills, fostered social interaction, and reinforced healthy behaviors.
- Planned, Promoted, marketed, and scheduled a comprehensive intramural program that consisted of all individual/dual and team sport activities for more than 1500 participants and 30 student employees per year.
- Developed and implement the policies and procedures for the Intramural handbook through training modules at officer and captain's meetings.
- Assembled six Intramural Sports leagues, eight tournaments, and special events including development and execution of captain's meetings, registration, scheduling, and officials training and development bi-annually.
- Scheduled intramural leagues using scheduling software (IM leagues) and assisted with the training and evaluation of student officials.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Performance
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05-2011
Skills
- Health and wellness education
- Physical fitness
- Fitness assessment
- Lesson plan development
- Athletic coaching
- Team development
- Athlete development
- Practice coordination
- Offensive and defensive strategy/Game strategy development
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Equipment storage organization/management
- First aid and CPR
Certification
CPR/First Aid/AED
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
HOUSTON ISD
08.2018 - Current
PK/Kinder Special Language Program Teacher
SPRING BRANCH ISD
06.2018 - 07.2018
Health Fitness Teacher Assistant
SPRING BRANCH ISD
08.2017 - 06.2018
Physical Education Teacher
HOUSTON ISD
03.2017 - 05.2017
Extended Learning Group Leader
FORT BEND ISD
01.2017 - 03.2017
Associate Teacher
HOUSTON ISD
02.2016 - 03.2017
Recreational Sports Supervisor
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
06.2014 - 12.2015
Outdoor Pursuits Supervisor
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
08.2013 - 05.2014
Summer Camp Coordinator
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
06.2013 - 08.2013
Recreational Sports Graduate Assistant
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
07.2011 - 05.2013
Intramural Sports Assistant
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
01.2010 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Kinesiology
Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Health & Human Performance
Texas Southern University
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