Kathryn Szabo
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Innovative Physical Eduction teacher bringing 23-years experience instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Physical Education Teacher-West Willow
Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2002 - Current
- Prepared lesson plans to teach AK-5th grade age-appropriate PE units in alignment with school curriculum.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Educated students how to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of students with physical and mental disabilities requiring extra support.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Pk-5 Physical Education Curriculum Content Lead
Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2018 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated physical educational standards and curriculum to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Created and evaluation of district assessments
- Provided curriculum and technology based professional learning opportunities to all CRCSD Elementary PE Teachers
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
- District Liaison between Elementary Principals and PE Curriculum
- Preparation and implementation of District 5th grade Fun Run and CRCSD Elementary Track Meet.
Building Leadership Committee
West Willow Elementary
08.2020 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with teachers and administration to improve daily processes of building
- Created building schedule for all academic/specials/special ed areas
- Lead Culture Climate subcommittee in building
- Created School Improvement Plan
- Worked on New Facility Task force in creation of new elementary building design
Elementary Physical Education Teacher - Cleveland
Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2002
Certified Athletic Trainer - Kirkwood CC
Physiotherapy Associates
06.1998 - 07.2000
- Provided emergency care, first aid and initial evaluations for any injury occurring on field, during practice, or while exercising.
- Devised rehabilitation and exercise plans to aid healing, build strength and prevent further injury.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Physical Education Certification
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science; Athletic Training
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.1996
Skills
- Instructional Methods
- Teacher Leader
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative Environments
- Sportsmanship Promotion
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Exercise Knowledge
- Knowledge of Curriculum and Standards
- Enrichment Programs
- Learning Assessment Skills
Accomplishments
SHAPE AMERICA Iowa Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2011
Iowa Skippers Jump Rope Demonstration Team Coach/Director 2002 - present
Timeline
Building Leadership Committee
West Willow Elementary
08.2020 - Current
Pk-5 Physical Education Curriculum Content Lead
Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2018 - Current
Elementary Physical Education Teacher-West Willow
Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2002 - Current
Elementary Physical Education Teacher - Cleveland
Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2000 - 06.2002
Certified Athletic Trainer - Kirkwood CC
Physiotherapy Associates
06.1998 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Physical Education Certification
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science; Athletic Training
University of Iowa
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