Karen Evanitsky
Pittsford,NY
Summary
High-performing Health and Physical Education, with over 12 years of experience teaching to low socioeconomic inner city Los Angeles students. A solid background in creating, implementing, and evaluating health education programs. Strong knowledge of health promotion principles, theories, and best practices. Adept at using different technologies and software to create engaging and interactive health education materials.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional - CSE
Pittsford Mendon High School
2019.09 - Current
- Provide support to assigned students as needed by classroom teacher and IEP guidelines
- Provide instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
- Balance expectations and teacher support between Boces and Mendon High School.
Paraprofessional
Pittsford Extended School Year Program
2021.06 - Current
- Continue to maintain established routines and educational skills through summer.
Physical Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
2002.09 - 2013.05
- Planned and executed lessons directed toward furthering students understanding of sports and personal wellness
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Delivered professional development and leadership for physical education department as acting department chair for six years, with responsibility to oversee academic quality of education and professional development of staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY05.2001
Skills
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Group Instruction
- Educational Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Self-Awareness and Adaptability
- Collaboration / Teamwork
- Leadership
Certification
- Single Subject Teaching Credential – CA
- Secondary Physical Education – 2002-2026
- New York State Provisional Certification Health Education and Physical Education K-12 – 2001-2006
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Pittsford Extended School Year Program
2021.06 - Current
Paraprofessional - CSE
Pittsford Mendon High School
2019.09 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
2002.09 - 2013.05
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Ithaca College
- Single Subject Teaching Credential – CA
- Secondary Physical Education – 2002-2026
- New York State Provisional Certification Health Education and Physical Education K-12 – 2001-2006
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