Julie Czopek
Allen Park,MI
Summary
Innovative, passionate, and energetic educator bringing 19 years of instructing students in physical/health education. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Dedicated to motivating students to achieve their fullest potential by helping them find their special gifts and talents through physical fitness objectives. Committed to providing all students with great enthusiasm, motivation, passion, while encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance to lead all students to having a healthier lifestyles and improving their overall health and wellbeing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
High School PE/ Health Teacher- Share Time
St. Catherine Of Siena Academy
Wixom, Mi, MI
08.2011 - Current
- Planned, developed and implemented lessons/projects/exams reflecting Michigan's High School PE/ Health Curriculum Educational Standards.
- Classes taught is General Physical Education, Team Sports, Personal Fitness, Strength & Conditioning, Health Class, and Online Mentor teacher.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels twice semester in PE using President Fitness Challenge standards then adjusted objectives according to student successes.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Work closely with colleagues to establish cross curricular assignments and projects throughout PE and Health classes.
- Started and coached, Varsity Competitive Cheer program 2011-2015
- Student council Freshmen class advisor from 2011-2020. Sophomore Class council advisor from 2021-present.
- Planned and executed special programs and events like Winter Formal Dance, Pep rallies, Spirit week, and etc..
Elementary PE Teacher (K-8)
Share Time-St. Alfred, St.Sebastian, Good Shepherd
Taylor/Dearborn Heights/Lincoln Park, MI
08.2004 - 06.2011
- Plan, implemented and evaluated Lessons in physical education classes covering variety of sports, exercise strategies, sportsmanship and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Reinforced teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, collaboration and problem solving.
- Assessed students in Presidential Fitness Challenge beginning and end of school year.
- Planned, set up, ran whole school school field day for all three schools each year.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Completed documentation of classroom and individual recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop, implement and assess IEP plans.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Provided creative, safe, structured environment for all students k-8th grade.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons/projects/exams reflecting Michigan Elementary School Physical Education curriculum educational standards.
- Collaborated with Colleagues to integrated cross curricular assignments/projects into PE classes.
- Planned, organized and executed jump rope for heart every year through American Heart Association.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management Masters Degree
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Major- Physical Education K-12 /Minor- Health 6-12
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12.2004
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park, MI06.2000
Skills
- Reinforcing Cooperation, Sportsmanship, and Teamwork within PE setting
- Flexibility and Willingness to help others
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Zoom, Google Classroom, Mistar, and PowerSchool
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication
- Strong Organizational and Management skills
- Strong Leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt teaching methods and instruction to meet students needs
- Positive Interactions with students, parents, and colleague
- Great Parent Communication
- Loyal, Disciplined, Reliable, Flexible, Motivated, and strong work ethic
- Strong Classroom Management in classroom and PE setting
- Differentiated Instruction with use of Technology Integration
- Curriculum Planning
- Multicultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Health (MA) 6-12
- Physical Education (MB) K-12
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
High School PE/ Health Teacher- Share Time
St. Catherine Of Siena Academy
08.2011 - Current
Elementary PE Teacher (K-8)
Share Time-St. Alfred, St.Sebastian, Good Shepherd
08.2004 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Sport Management Masters Degree
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Major- Physical Education K-12 /Minor- Health 6-12
Eastern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Park High School