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Heidi Peterson

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

I am an experienced educator at a variety of levels. I am currently on sabbatical from a camp director position in Japan and am eager to get back in the classroom and continue my professional development.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education, Health, Biology Teacher

Christian Academy In Japan
04.2004 - 06.2014
  • Served as Department Head and curriculum coordinator
  • Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
  • Developed comprehensive assessments to evaluate student progress, providing timely feedback for improvement.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, creating a cohesive curriculum across subjects.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers within the department, offering guidance on best practices and effective teaching methods.

Physical Education/Health Education Teacher

International School - The Sacred Heart
08.1988 - 06.1991

Taught physical education to first through twelfth graders

Worked with department members to design and implement new curriculum

Served as sixth grade homeroom teacher

Physical Education/Health Education Teacher

Redmond Junior High
08.1986 - 06.1988

Taught physical education to middle school students

Developed sex education and drug awareness units

Kindergarten Teacher

Santa Maria Elementary School
06.1982 - 08.1983

Taught English and arithmetic skills to children ages three to six for two summers while a college student

Education

Master of Arts - Social Sciences- Leadership Studies

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
08.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
06.1986

Skills

    Have held Continuing Teaching Certification in Washington and Colorado State

    Held a 5 year Teaching License in the State of Wisconsin

    Coached multiple sports- College Assistant Coach for Mens and Women's Tennis - North Park College, Chicago IL

    Head Tennis Coach at multiple schools for all levels and genders

    Head Basketball Coach at multiple schools and levels for girls basketball and middle school coach for boys basketball

    Assistant Track and Field coach

Accomplishments

    Currently an IABBO certified High School Basketball Official in the Colorado Springs area.

    Competitive Tennis Player with a National Ranking in both singles and doubles in Japan.

    Fluent in English and Japanese and currently studying German and French.

    Student of the Year, School of PE. Seattle Pacific University 1985, 1986

    Played collegiate basketball and tennis

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Physical Education, Health, Biology Teacher

Christian Academy In Japan
04.2004 - 06.2014

Physical Education/Health Education Teacher

International School - The Sacred Heart
08.1988 - 06.1991

Physical Education/Health Education Teacher

Redmond Junior High
08.1986 - 06.1988

Kindergarten Teacher

Santa Maria Elementary School
06.1982 - 08.1983

Master of Arts - Social Sciences- Leadership Studies

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education

Seattle Pacific University
Heidi Peterson