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Janet Overton

Gallatin,TN

Summary

Hardworking Physical Education Teacher highly effective at motivating students to achieve full potential. Brings 28 years of experience as Educator and Assistant Principal.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2014 - Current
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Designed a Social Emotional Learning curriculum.

Assistant Principal

Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
08.2008 - 06.2014
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.

Physical Education Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
09.1992 - 05.2008
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to success.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Education

Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

The University of Tennessee - Martin
Martin, TN
12.1989

Skills

  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Educational Needs Assessment
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Instructional Methods
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • District Standards
  • Classroom Management Techniques

Timeline

Physical Education Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2014 - Current

Assistant Principal

Metro Nashville Public Schools
08.2008 - 06.2014

Physical Education Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
09.1992 - 05.2008

Master of Arts - Administration And Supervision

Trevecca Nazarene University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

The University of Tennessee - Martin
Janet Overton