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Work History
Education
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Student Teaching
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Hope Steinberger

Armstrong

Summary

Enthusiastic Physical Education teacher dedicated to fostering an environment that cultivates teamwork, physical fitness, and personal growth among students. Committed to inspiring every student to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle through a variety of engaging activities, both as individuals and team players. Collaborating with fellow educators to seamlessly integrate their teachings into the real of physical education. Creating and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and thoroughly enjoy participating in physical activity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Algona Community School District
12.2024 - Current
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Forest City School District
12.2024 - Current
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

North Union School District
12.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.

Paraprofessional

North Union School District
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.

JJV Girls Basketball Coach

Forest City High School
11.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.

Assistant Softball Coach

North Union High School
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
  • Coached players on successful batting, pitching and catching techniques.
  • Assisted athletes in setting and achieving personal and team goals.

Middle School Basketball Coaching Assistant

North Union Youth Girls Basketball
01.2023 - Current
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
  • Demonstrated high level of respect for opponents, officials, and facilities.
  • Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.

Track Meet Volunteer

North Union School District
05.2023 - Current
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Assisted with field events.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.

Med-Aide

Spring Creek Assisted Living
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
  • Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Addressed tenant feedback and complaints to maximize satisfaction.

CNA

Valley Vue Care Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Waldorf University
Forest City, IA
11-2024

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA
05-2022

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Effective Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Classroom Management
  • Enthusiastic
  • Collaboration

Student Teaching

Algona Middle School 5th Grade Health August 24-November 24 

  • Created and implemented lessons on student goal setting, healthy relationships, and the respiratory system and how it affects our health
  • Created a healthy environment for students to feel comfortable learning in their school environment
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices


Algona Middle School 7th-8th Grade Physical Education August 24-November24


  • Created and implemented lessons for Physical Education units of teamwork, volleyball, football, and yard games.
  • Created and implemented a setting where students were able ot gain knowledge in living an active lifestyle
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of their comfort zone


Bertha Godfrey and Lucia Wallace Elementary Schools Kindergarten, 3rd-4th Grade Physical Education August 24-November 24


  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the students' varying needs
  • Created and implemented soccer lessons to meet the skills of my students
  • Designed lessons for students to improve their teamwork skills including group cooperation, turn taking, and beginning concepts in sportsmanship

Certifications

Substitute Authorization 2024 

Coaching Authorization 2024

Initial License 2024 

K-12 Athletic Coach 

5-12 Physical Education 

5-12 Health 

K-8 Physical Education 

CPR / AED Certification 2024 

First Aid Certification 2024 

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Algona Community School District
12.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Forest City School District
12.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher, K-12

North Union School District
12.2024 - Current

JJV Girls Basketball Coach

Forest City High School
11.2024 - Current

CNA

Valley Vue Care Center
01.2024 - Current

Track Meet Volunteer

North Union School District
05.2023 - Current

Middle School Basketball Coaching Assistant

North Union Youth Girls Basketball
01.2023 - Current

Med-Aide

Spring Creek Assisted Living
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Softball Coach

North Union High School
04.2021 - 08.2022

Paraprofessional

North Union School District
03.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Waldorf University

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Iowa Lakes Community College
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