Izaiah Walker
New Haven,CT
Summary
Innovative Physical Education and Health Teacher. 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. Experienced at planning school events such as field days, after-school programs, and the kids heart challenge.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher
North Haven Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Taught grades K-5
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, communication, sportsmanship, and safety.
- Complied with state and national standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
Physical Education Student Teacher
Hamden Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Student taught at Hamden High School grades 9-12.
- Worked with mentor teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement with students.
- Administered tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and emails.
Student Teacher Physical Education
Woodbridge Public Schools
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Student taught at Beecher Road Elementary K-5 Physical Education
- Worked with mentor teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated national and state standards while including immersive activities for student engagement.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2024
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Physical education
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Group instruction
- Fitness assessment
- Student behavior management
- Health education
- Event planning
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher
North Haven Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
Physical Education Student Teacher
Hamden Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
Student Teacher Physical Education
Woodbridge Public Schools
09.2023 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Southern Connecticut State University
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