Jimmy Felton
CHICAGO,IL
Summary
Resourceful 8 year Physical Education Teacher with talent for motivating other to success. Energetic individual with a background in promoting and encouraging a solid interscholastic athletic experience for young men and women. Confident to take on Athletic Director roll to exemplify organizational skills with a bold vision that delivers success and excellence by building student-athlete programs effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Rowe Middle School
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented physical education curricula for students in grades K-12.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Trained new teachers on the school's physical education policies and procedures.
- 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.
- Created and directed sports programs and other special events.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Basketball Trainer
Soar High Basketball
Chicago, IL
05.2015 - Current
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Coached 100 students each year, using gentle discipline and sportsmanship like techniques as part of All sports program.
- Taught students-athletes about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Helped to design fitness and conditioning programs for student-athletes.
- Imparted discipline to all student-athletes and collaborated for great performance.
- Set clear performance targets and evaluated player achievements.
- Developed and implemented individualized basketball training plans for clients.
- Provided instruction in the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, footwork and defense.
- Trained players in mental aspects of the game such as focus concentration and decision making under pressure.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement in players' technique or strategy.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Physical Education Teacher
Near North Montessori School
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Helped students meet diverse professional development goals.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills.
- Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Participated in workshops and trainings to improve skills and learn new methods for classroom instruction.
- Supported 45 students in gaining fundamental skills while maintaining developments in subject area.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
- Delivered training program courses to meet validated agency requirements.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Monitored the progress of each student in order to identify areas of improvement or success.
- Organized and coached teams in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business And Managerial Economics
Benedict College
Columbia, SCSkills
- Student Development
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Goals and Objectives
- Facility Management
- Decision-Making
- Coaching experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Athletic department services
- Athlete orientations
- Eligibility Requirements
- Effective customer communication
- Performance Analysis
- Student Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Lesson Planning
- Parent and student communication
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Program Development
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Named Teacher of week 4 times through the 2022-23 school year at Rowe Middle School.
- Transformed athletic program into successful operation that increased student-athlete positive behaviors and grades while at Rowe Middle School.
- Transformed the Physical Education and Athletic Program into a successful and positive culture by creating a Student-Athlete contract for parents and scholars.
- Played Professional Basketball for 7 years in three countries; Mexico City, Mexico, Perpignan, France and Beri, Israel.
Certification
- USA Basketball Certified Coach - 2020-Current
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Rowe Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Near North Montessori School
08.2015 - 06.2020
Basketball Trainer
Soar High Basketball
05.2015 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business And Managerial Economics
Benedict College
- USA Basketball Certified Coach - 2020-Current
- CPR Certified
Similar Profiles
Kelsey AndersonKelsey Anderson
Instructional Coach at Rowe Middle SchoolInstructional Coach at Rowe Middle School
Christine MaranoChristine Marano
School Library Assistant at Roger Rowe SchoolSchool Library Assistant at Roger Rowe School
Susan McHoneSusan McHone
Educational Diagnostician at Rogers Middle School/Hays Middle School/ Reynolds Middle SchoolEducational Diagnostician at Rogers Middle School/Hays Middle School/ Reynolds Middle School