Jessica Armstead
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly passionate and dedicated Physical Education teacher with 16 years career experience. Highly proficient in behavioral modification tactics, motivational techniques, and cooperative learning strategies. Provides lessons that encourage young people to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Possesses excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic, putting educational lessons into practice.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Woodland Park Re-2 School District
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Physical Education Teacher
Woodland Park Re-2 School District
08.2022 - Current
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
Paraprofessional
Manitou Springs School District 14
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Freedom Elementary
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Assists teacher with all aspects of day-to-day responsibilities
- Escorts students to classes
- Modifies student lessons
- Provides students with behavioral support
- Assists teacher with necessary documentation.
Logistics Assistant
Pink Realty
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Receptionist duties
- Picked up and delivered signs and lock boxes to designated properties
- Assisted with client's and agent's property management needs.
Physical Education Teacher
Widefield Elementary School of Performing Arts
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Designed weekly lesson plans focused on age and grade level appropriateness
- Implemented before and after-school sports programs
- Analyzed student progress and graded according to district standards
- Promoted teamwork and participation in fitness through group sports and activities
- Developed and implemented a Jump Rope Club and encouraged participation in 'Jump Rope for Heart' through the American Heart Association.
Physical Education Teacher
Midland International Baccalaureate Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Participated in Inquiry Training in Toronto and Nova Scotia
- Implemented Inquiry Training model to promote student participation
- Implemented a schoolwide behavioral plan
- Planned lessons around a collaborative schoolwide teaching model
- Provided lessons that supported a healthy lifestyle outside of the classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Physical Education/ Sports Administration
University of Northern Colorado
08.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology and Leisure Science
Adams State College
12.2000
Skills
- Excellent communicator and team player
- Integrates/differentiates activities
- Distributes informative performance assessments
- Enhances curriculum development
- Encourages confidence building
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Woodland Park Re-2 School District
08.2024 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Woodland Park Re-2 School District
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Manitou Springs School District 14
08.2019 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional, Special Education
Freedom Elementary
01.2018 - 05.2019
Logistics Assistant
Pink Realty
01.2017 - 01.2018
Physical Education Teacher
Widefield Elementary School of Performing Arts
01.2004 - 01.2016
Physical Education Teacher
Midland International Baccalaureate Elementary
01.2002 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Exercise Physiology and Leisure Science
Adams State College
Master of Arts - Physical Education/ Sports Administration
University of Northern Colorado
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