Jodi Larson
Teacher
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Enthusiastic professional offering well-developed communication, time management and organizational talents. Poised professional evaluating wellness needs and promoting lifelong love of exercise.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Ankeny Centennial High School
10-12 Grade, Ankeny
08.2013 - Current
- Create and implement lesson plans that are aligned to standards
- Create assessments that align instruction to standards
- Modify standards and skills to individualize instruction for adapted physical education classes.
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Adapted PE and Health Methods
SIMPSON COLLEGE
Indianola, IA
01.2020 - Current
- Create and implement standards for class
- Create assessments that align instruction to standards
- Model instruction for PETE students during observations.
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Northview Middle School
8-9th Grade, Ankeny, IA
08.2005 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher
Northview Middle School
Ankeny, United States
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Taught special education where I designed and delivered individualized instruction to meet students’ needs
- Implemented and monitored IEP’s.
Special Education Teacher
Martensdale St. Mary's
7-12th Grade, Martensdale, IA
05.1995 - 05.2000
Education
Masters of Arts Teaching - Learning Disabilities
MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE
Sioux City, IA 09.1996 - 05.2002
Bachelor of arts in EDUCATION - Health And Physical Education
GRACELAND COLLEGE
Lamoni, IA 08.1989 - 05.1994
Skills
SHAPE Iowa
undefinedStaff Development Leadership
Iowa Department of Education Physical Education and Health Standards Leadership Team
Presenter at local, state and central district workshops and conferences
Curriculum Leadership Team for health and physical education in Ankeny (CAT)
Pre-conference presenter for SHAPE Iowa for standard reference learning
Pre-conference presenter for SHAPE Iowa for technology in PE
Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) that plans and presents PD for staff
Content facilitator for 6-12 PE
Sally Scherer Leadership Conference presenter for PE
Technology Cadre that led technology PD at building level
PLC facilitator for PE team learning
School Specialty consultant for health/pe professional development
Led professional development for Des Moines Public Schools PE department
Presented for Keystone AEA adapted PE professional development
Staff Development Leadership Future Teachers
Cooperating Teacher 2023, 2021, 2018, 2012, 2010
Observation of practicum students
Mentor for initial teachers
Present at SHAPE Iowa pre-service teacher workshops
Mock interviewer for pre-service teachers through SHAPE Iowa
Awards
CHS Educator of the Year 2023
Nominated for SHAPE Iowa High School TOY 2023, 2022
Nominated for SHAPE Iowa Adapted TOY 2023, 2021
SHAPE Iowa Middle School Teacher of the Year 2011
Timeline
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Adapted PE and Health Methods
SIMPSON COLLEGE
01.2020 - Current
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Ankeny Centennial High School
08.2013 - Current
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Northview Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2013
Special Education Teacher
Northview Middle School
08.2000 - 06.2005
Masters of Arts Teaching - Learning Disabilities
MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE
09.1996 - 05.2002
Special Education Teacher
Martensdale St. Mary's
05.1995 - 05.2000
Bachelor of arts in EDUCATION - Health And Physical Education
GRACELAND COLLEGE
08.1989 - 05.1994
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