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Jessica C Ohanaja

HOUSTON,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic Physical Education Teacher eager to assist students in improving physical fitness, health and wellbeing. Goal-driven Physical Education with over 6 years of experience providing top-notch education to students. Hardworking and reliable with excellent leadership development skills. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Physical Education Teacher

Jenard Gross Elementary
Houston, TX
08.2018 - Current
  • Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
  • Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Conferred with specialists to support needs of students with individualized educational plans.
  • Devised safe and effective exercise strategies for grades PK-5th
  • Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
  • Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order.
  • Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including Cheer, basketball, track, and volleyball.

Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

Westbury High School
Houston, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs, providing tailored workouts to optimize athlete's' performance and endurance levels.
  • Prioritized the well-being and safety of student-athletes, ensuring proper hydration, nutrition, and injury prevention strategies were in place.
  • Represented the team to various meet, fostering a positive and competitive environment while encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship

Assistant Girls Track Coach

* Collaborated closely with the head coach to plan and execute effective practice sessions, focusing on skill development and technique refinement.

* Assisted in coordination and organization of track meets, managing logistics and supporting athletes during competition.

Gross Elementary Teacher Asst

Jenard
Houston, AL
01.2015 - 05.2021
  • TX assisting teachers with students.
  • Tutoring students for Texas STAAR Test.
  • Teaching the students while teacher is absent.
  • Helped out with accommodating 600 kids for Field Day.
  • Supported teachers by preparing wall charts and hand-outs.
  • Created displays of students' work in classroom areas and other school spaces.
  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.

Head Coach

St. Mark’s Episcopal
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Working with students on their technique showing kids proper way to run.
  • Coached Volleyball and Basketball.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Monitored players' academic progress to ensure continuous success and commitment to education.
  • Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.

Volunteer Summer Track and Field

AAU
Houston, TX
01.2012 - Current
  • Worked with kids from 10 and up with running techniques.
  • Prepared the athletes for Summer Olympic Games
  • Supported program and promoted team alongside parent groups and student clubs.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2009

Master of Education - Coaching And Sports Administration

Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Physical fitness
  • Team sports
  • Student engagement
  • Physically fit
  • Stretching expertise
  • Behavior standards
  • Training exercises
  • Team development
  • Mentoring and coaching

References

Reference on next page

Accomplishments

  • 201 Silver Medalist All African Championships
  • 2012 Silver Medalist Nigeria Olympic Trials Track & Field
  • 2011- Sliver Medalist All African Championships
  • 2008 NCAA Championship LSU
  • 7 time All –American
  • 3 time SEC Champion
  • 5 Time All SEC

Timeline

Cross Country and Track and Field Coach

Westbury High School
08.2022 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Jenard Gross Elementary
08.2018 - Current

Gross Elementary Teacher Asst

Jenard
01.2015 - 05.2021

Head Coach

St. Mark’s Episcopal
01.2013 - 01.2016

Volunteer Summer Track and Field

AAU
01.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Louisiana State University

Master of Education - Coaching And Sports Administration

Concordia University At Austin
Jessica C Ohanaja