Jane Lewis
Summary
Upbeat Physical Education Teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Eanes Independent School District
Austin, Texas
08.1984 - 09.2020
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Provided creative, structured environment for children, ages 5 through 12.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Trumbull Catholic Regional School
Trumbull, CT
08.1981 - 05.1982
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
St Lawrence Catholic School
West Haven, CT
11.1978 - 05.1981
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Physical Education
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.1978
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Safety instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Data analysis
- Relationship building
- Health education
- Behavioral improvements
- Special education
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Safety awareness
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" at Forest trail Elementary 1990-1991
- Three time recipient of Eanespiration Award.
- Named "Eanes Impact Teacher of the Year". 2013
Timeline
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Eanes Independent School District
08.1984 - 09.2020
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
Trumbull Catholic Regional School
08.1981 - 05.1982
Elementary School Physical Education Teacher
St Lawrence Catholic School
11.1978 - 05.1981
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Physical Education
Rhode Island College