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Keith Willis

Duncanville,TX

Summary

Skilled Physical Education Teacher adept at managing physical fitness programs, including classroom instruction, team coaching and event planning to promote health.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Physical Education Teacher/Coach

Reed MS
08.2022 - Current
  • Boys Coordinator and Head Track (80+ Athletes and 60+ Students)
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.

Physical Education Teacher/Coach

Herman Furlough MS
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Boys Campus Coordinator (90+ Athletes and 75+ Students)
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • 8th Grade Track District Champions
  • Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.

Special Education Teacher/MS Head Coach

Reed MS
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Head Football, Boys Basketball, Head Boys Soccer, Track (120+ Athletes and 80+ Students)
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Special Education Teacher/Coach

Skyline High School
08.2013 - 08.2016
  • JV Football Offensive Coach (50+ Athletes and 100+ Students)
  • District Champions
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

Special Education Teacher/Coach

Pine Tree High School
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Freshman Football (60+ Athletes and 80+ Students)
  • Girls JV Soccer
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • District Champions In Soccer and Freshman Football

Special Education Teacher/Coach

Terrell High School
09.2011 - 06.2012

Freshman Girls Basketball & MS Boys Track (20+ Athletes and 70+ Students)

  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.

Substitute Teacher

Terrell Independent School District
04.2011 - 09.2011
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Number of Students in each class depended on Campus being serviced with an average of 20-25 Students per classroom.

Bus Driver

Petermann Transportation
01.2011 - 09.2011
  • Maintained Texas driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Number of Students on bus depended on neighborhoods serviced with averaging 40-50 students per trip.

Inclusion/Resource Teacher

Tennyson Middle School
08.2009 - 01.2011
  • MS Girls Soccer and MS Girls Track (50+ Athletes and 80+ Students)
  • City Champions
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

K-4 Teacher

Shekinah Learning Center
01.2009 - 08.2009
  • sExercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Elementary students 10+ students per class with 4 class periods.

Substitute Teacher/Bus Driver

Terrell Independent School District
08.2006 - 08.2009
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Numbers depended on classes covered and bus routes driven averaging 20+ students per class and 40+ students per bus route.

Education

Master of Arts - Christian Leadership

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Grand Canyon, AZ
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Religious Studies

SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
TERRELL, TX
05.2006

Skills

  • Sports Education
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Health and Wellness Education
  • Diet and Nutrition Education
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Athletic coaching
  • Equipment Storage Organization
  • Grading and Reporting
  • Decision-Making
  • Event Planning
  • Compliance

Militaryexperience

United States Army, Administrative Specialist, 94th Gen, 1988-1994, Operation Desert Storm, 01/1991, 05/1991

Volunteer Experience

  • Father of the Year, Kaufman County YMCA, 2010
  • Community Service Award, Terrell Renaissance Club, 2010
  • Head Coach, Special Olympics, 2011-2012
  • President, Terrell Youth Football League, 1997-2007
  • Head Coach, Summer Track Club, 2006-Present
  • Head Coach, Terrell Soccer Association, 2003-2010
  • Head Coach, YMCA Youth Basketball, 2009-2010
  • Assistant Pastor, New Day Family Church, 2004-Present

References

  • Matavious Morris. Former co-worker at Terrell ISD who now works for Mesquite ISD as a Coach at John Horn HS. 469-652-6862
  • Chantelle Carter. Former co-worker at Terrell ISD who now works for Forney ISD as the Head Girls Track Coach at North Forney HS. 469-509-1597
  • Chris Howard. Friend and Close Acquaintance for over 18 years. 469-474-4942
  • Eric Degrate. Co-worker at Duncanville ISD and Head Football Coach at Reed MS. 254-339-7846
  • Cameron Hanks. Co-worker at Duncanville ISD and Head Basketball Coach at Reed MS. 214-600-0578

Certification

State Board of Education

Physical Education EC-12


State Board of Education

Special Education EC-12

Timeline

Physical Education Teacher/Coach

Reed MS
08.2022 - Current

Physical Education Teacher/Coach

Herman Furlough MS
08.2020 - 08.2022

Special Education Teacher/MS Head Coach

Reed MS
08.2016 - 08.2020

Special Education Teacher/Coach

Skyline High School
08.2013 - 08.2016

Special Education Teacher/Coach

Pine Tree High School
08.2012 - 08.2013

Special Education Teacher/Coach

Terrell High School
09.2011 - 06.2012

Substitute Teacher

Terrell Independent School District
04.2011 - 09.2011

Bus Driver

Petermann Transportation
01.2011 - 09.2011

Inclusion/Resource Teacher

Tennyson Middle School
08.2009 - 01.2011

K-4 Teacher

Shekinah Learning Center
01.2009 - 08.2009

Substitute Teacher/Bus Driver

Terrell Independent School District
08.2006 - 08.2009

Master of Arts - Christian Leadership

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Religious Studies

SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Keith Willis