Jill Burt
Prattville,AL
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and wellbeing. 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.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Selma City Schools
Selma , AL
01.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of adapted physical education students requiring extra support.
- Wrote individualized education plans for adapted physical education students.
- Encouraged and worked with students to meet their goals in their IEP.
- Helped cultivate interests in overall wellness by implementing interactive and fun activities.
- Interacted with other members of the IEP team to discuss student progress and adjust plans to meet the students needs.
- Adapted instructional techniques to age and skill level on the students.
Lead Physical Education Specialist
Selma City Schools
Selma , AL
03.2018 - 03.2022
- Provided leadership to the physical education department.
- Provided and presented quality professional development and teaching strategies and techniques.
- Mentored incoming teachers.
- Led special events including special olympics and wellness fun nights for the faculty and students families.
- Advocated for the active membership and participation in Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
New Hope Academy
Prattville, AL
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess students individualized learning plans.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
- Adapted instructional techniques to age and skills level of the students.
Physical Education Specialist/Softball Coach
Tallassee City Schools
Tallassee, AL
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Coached the JV and Varsity softball team and the Middle School basketball team.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
Physical Education Specialist/ Softball Coach
Hooper Academy
Hope Hull, AL
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Coached the Varsity Softball team with 16 students.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Taught Health concepts to secondary students.
Physical Education Specialist
Jackson Academy
Jackson, AL
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Coached Varsity and JV Softball, Basketball, and Volleyball.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
Physical Education Specialist
Shelby County Schools
Pelham, AL
02.2007 - 08.2007
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Education
Educational Specialist - Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL07.2018
Master of Science - Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2006
Skills
- Exercises knowledge
- Group Instruction
- IEP design
- Curriculum Development
- Educational research
- Health education
- Student Progress Reporting
- Motivating Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Special education
- Inclusion services
Accomplishments
- Developed three TheraGym locations for the Special Education and Adapted Physical Education students for Selma City Schools.
- Earned two Aim for Excellence Awards for Selma City Schools, years 2019, 2021.
- Supervised the Physical Education Department of 14 team members for Selma City Schools.
- Collaborated with the Alabama Course of Study Committee to develop the 2019 Alabama Physical Education Course of Study.
- Mentor teacher for Selma City Schools.
- 2019-2021 Adapted Chair Elect/Chair for Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Affiliations
- Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
- George Evans Special Needs Benefit Committee member
- 3 year Special Olympics Coordinator for Selma City Schools.
Timeline
Lead Physical Education Specialist
Selma City Schools
03.2018 - 03.2022
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Selma City Schools
01.2016 - Current
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
New Hope Academy
08.2014 - 01.2016
Physical Education Specialist/Softball Coach
Tallassee City Schools
08.2011 - 08.2012
Physical Education Specialist/ Softball Coach
Hooper Academy
08.2010 - 08.2011
Physical Education Specialist
Jackson Academy
08.2009 - 08.2010
Physical Education Specialist
Shelby County Schools
02.2007 - 08.2007
Educational Specialist - Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
Master of Science - Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Jacksonville State University
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