Desired Job Title
Substitute TeacherHealth/Physical Education Teacher/CoachWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Garland, Texas, USGarland, TX
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Joy D. Bayless
Health Educator
Garland,Texas
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic health professional with a proven history of designing and executing impactful health education programs. Recognized for cultivating collaborative environments that drive substantial improvements in community health outcomes. Committed to effective communication and seamless program implementation, ensuring initiatives resonate with diverse audiences. Adaptability and reliability underpin a strong dedication to enhancing public health initiatives and fostering community engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Garland ISD
10.2022 - 05.2026
- Implemented lesson plans to maintain educational continuity and student engagement.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Managed classroom behavior to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assisted in developing individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to enhance curriculum delivery and student outcomes.
Health/Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Garland ISD
08.2000 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented curriculum in health education, wellness, and physical education for diverse student populations.
- Mentored and advised students; promoted goal setting, resilience, and cultivated healthy lifestyle choices.
- Incorporated evidence-based teaching methods, differentiated instruction, and utilized both formative and summative assessment strategies to improve student outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues on cross-curricular projects in health, wellness, and core subjects.
- Served on the Campus Improvement Team and Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser demonstrating leadership, service, and collaboration.
- Ferris ISD 08/1999 – 08/2000
- Dallas ISD 08/1993 – 08/1999
Education
Ph.D. - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Master of Public Health - undefined
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science - Health/Physical Education
Oklahoma State University
Skills
- Curriculum development and instructional design
- Student-centered learning and inclusive pedagogy
- Public health education and community outreach
- Mentoring and coaching diverse learners
- Program coordination and leadership
- Health promotion and wellness advocacy
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Student tutoring
- Records management
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas
- Instructional strategies
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Texas Teaching Certificates: All-Level (K-12) Physical Education and Secondary Health, Lifetime.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Garland ISD
10.2022 - 05.2026
Health/Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Garland ISD
08.2000 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health/Physical Education
Oklahoma State University
Master of Public Health - undefined
Texas Woman’s University
Ph.D. - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Research and Scholarship
- Dissertation: “The Correlation between Race, Ethnicity, and Body Mass Index and Preventive Cancer Screening among Women in the Southern United States in 2019”
- Research Interests: Community Health promotion, chronic disease prevention, women’s preventive health promotion, early physical activity and wellness intervention .