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KENNETH EDWARDS

KENNETH EDWARDS

White Plains,NY

Summary

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/WELLNESS TEACHER & ADMINISTRATOR Summary: Empowered and highly motivated Physical Education/Health Teacher and Administrator with extensive experience in secondary and collegiate health and wellness education, administration and demonstrated strengths in fostering nurturing, engaging, and safe learning environments. Dedicated professional with broad background and track record of success in promoting positive health outcomes. Motivational leader and relationship builder who brings parents, administrators, and community members together to enable students to reach their highest potential. Competencies include: Curriculum Development Lesson & Activity Planning Classroom Management Performance Evaluation Budget Administration Staff Training & Support Conflict Resolution Testing & Assessment. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
14
14
Certification

Work History

Senior Adjunct Professor of Physical Education

Westchester County
11.2004 - Current
  • Wellness,Physical Education activities, Foundations ofCcoaching
  • Teach Wellness and Fitness curriculum at Westchester Community College with emphasis on modern day health concerns, wellness concepts, decision making, fitness and nutrition, weight management, stress reduction, and chronic/infectious diseases
  • Facilitate sports and recreational activities
  • Employ various teaching techniques to encourage students to take ownership of their wellbeing
  • Developed and integrated 3 new courses for Health and Human Performance department at Westchester Community College.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others

Driver Education Teacher

Ossining BOE
09.2013 - Current
  • 95% of students successfully passed NYS Road Test and received their license.
  • Created an interesting student friendly activities & videos.
  • Teach NYS five hour pre-licensing course.

High School Program Administrator, Physical Education/Wellness Teacher & Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Greenwich Public Schools
11.2004 - 12.2016
  • Spearheaded high school program development and implementation initiatives with 14 educators for more than 2.8K students within Fairfield County district schools
  • Performed staff member evaluations, authored master schedule, completed budget preparation, and collaborated with faculty to determine necessary purchases
  • Integrated new department policies, procedures, and instructional best practices through faculty member collaboration efforts, authoring curriculum to devise new course options
  • Created physical education elective classes in areas of sports medicine, personal training, body image and media, self-defense, orienteering, and musical theater dance to address various student interests
  • Recognized by the local news team due to the success of programs with more than 500 students enrolled
  • Guided the entire health and physical education faculty through curriculum revision process to modify grading rationale, rubrics, and formative/summative assessments for more accurate and fair evaluations
  • Overhauled health education programs to focus on career development opportunities including CPR/AED certification training, sports medicine with part-time internships, and personal trainer certification course
  • Founded a health and physical education website, writing articles to teach students and parents about modern physical education, health, and wellness habits
  • Significantly enhanced staff morale by instituting team building initiatives that built upon colleague companionship and cooperation
  • Brought in guest speaker to health education program, expanding number of resources and accessible information for students to learn about their wellbeing.

Director of Athletics, Physical Education & Wellne

Plainedge Public Schools
07.1998 - 06.2003
  • District Directory's responsibilities included r creation of curriculum , staff development and delivery of Physical Education and Wellness programs,.Managed, Supervised and Coordinated District Athletic Program. Scheduling Games and Transportation, Hiring and Supervising Teachers and Coaches (25-50).
  • Developed Summer Eight Sports Camps,
  • Created Community Sports Council to Improve communication.
  • Created Community Sports Council to improved communication.
  • Was awarded Proclamation by Supervisor of Town of Oyster Bay..
  • Created student/parent handbook.
  • Initiated Meet the Coached night..
  • Streamlined award ceremonies to be more meaningful and tine efficient

Director of Athletics Physical Education & Wellnes

Bedford Central Schools
07.1996 - 06.1998
  • District Director has overall responsibility fo all aspects of Physical Education, Wellness & Athletic programs which includes, scheduling, budget, staff hiring,evaluation, curriculum development, supervision, community relations, reports to BOE,
  • Through dialogue and positive reinforcement increase energy and involvement with veteran teacher.
  • Developed Wellness elective on health careers.
  • Added First Aid/CPR/AED to 10th grade Physical Education curriculum.
  • Secured funding for construction of indoor adventure course.

Director of Athletics, Physical Education & Wellne

Northport-East Northport Central Schools
07.1994 - 06.1996
  • The District Director's responsibilities include managing an extensive athletic program with 75+ teachers and coaches, schedule games and transportation, order supplies & equipment, interview, recommend teachers/coaches for positions, evaluate staff, staff development, curriculum content,supervision of games,schedule security.
  • Interjected energy and enthusiasm into veteran staff by building curriculum around individual teachers strengths.
  • Created positive environment and encourage teachers to take risks.
  • Introduced teachers to cooperative, adventure activities and secured funding to have adventure course.
  • Teamed with staff to increase Wellness into Physical Education
  • Added six middle school teams to increase participation,
  • Assisted in the additional extra period to permit larger teams and more participation.

Director of Athletics, Physical Educatio & Wellnes

Lakeland Central School District
07.1990 - 06.1994
  • Managed the Interscholastic, Physical Education & Wellness programs for two high school, one middle school and eight elementary schools.
  • Supervised three coordinators.
  • Observed & evaluated 20 Physical Education & Wellness teachers.
  • Created comprehensive risk management instrument.
  • Updated curriculum to meet NYS Standards
  • Developed complex plan to combine two high athletic programs during very difficult period.
  • Created successful self evaluation process for coaches.
  • Instituted Meet Coaches night to increase communication and transparency with district residents.

Director of Athletics

Pelham Board of Education
09.1973 - 06.1990
  • Managed interscholastic sports for 15 Varsity, 12 JV & 10 Modified Teams,
  • Developed sport and transportation schedules.
  • Created successful coaches evaluation instrument.
  • Established closer relationship with town youth sport groups.
  • Revised clerical duties.
  • Created more efficient interviewing process.
  • Improved school spirit.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education & Health, Education & Athletics

Penn State University, For Health
University Park, PA
06.1971

Master of Education - Physical Education/Health/Athletics

East Stroudsburg State University
East Stroudsburg, PA
05.1974

Professional Diploma - Educational Administration & Supervision

College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY
06.1990

Certified Athletic Administrator - Athletic Administration

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)
None
01.1993

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Problem Solving
  • Budget Development
  • Knowledge in Area of Expertise
  • Time Management
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Staff Development
  • Teacher/Coach Evaluation
  • Community Relations
  • Flexibility
  • Empathetic/Positive Working Environment
  • Interviewing

Accomplishments

Awarded a full scholarship for Lacrosse at Penn State University. Selected to the All American Division 1 Lacrosse team as a Sophomore, 77pts, 33G, 44A

Appeared the the Faces in the Crowd Section of Sports Illustrated Magazine.

Certification

NYS/CT Permanent Ccertified in Physical Education, Health Education ,Driver Education.Administration ,National Federation of HS Certified Coach, Pre-licensing Course Certified (MV-278), Defensive Driving Certified Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Instructor (M524,) Certified Athletic Administrator – NIAAA, Certified Youth Sport Administrator, Nays (National Association of Youth Sports), BLS/Heart Saver -FA/CPR/AED Instructor, Certified Pool Operator, NYS Notary Public, Fingerprinted., USA Lacrosse Level 2 coach. USA Soccer Grassroots Certified.

Affiliations

Shape America, New York state Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, National Alliance of Youth Sports, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, USA Lacrosse, USA Soccer

Timeline

Driver Education Teacher

Ossining BOE
09.2013 - Current

Senior Adjunct Professor of Physical Education

Westchester County
11.2004 - Current

High School Program Administrator, Physical Education/Wellness Teacher & Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Greenwich Public Schools
11.2004 - 12.2016

Director of Athletics, Physical Education & Wellne

Plainedge Public Schools
07.1998 - 06.2003

Director of Athletics Physical Education & Wellnes

Bedford Central Schools
07.1996 - 06.1998

Director of Athletics, Physical Education & Wellne

Northport-East Northport Central Schools
07.1994 - 06.1996

Director of Athletics, Physical Educatio & Wellnes

Lakeland Central School District
07.1990 - 06.1994

Director of Athletics

Pelham Board of Education
09.1973 - 06.1990

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education & Health, Education & Athletics

Penn State University, For Health

Master of Education - Physical Education/Health/Athletics

East Stroudsburg State University

Professional Diploma - Educational Administration & Supervision

College of New Rochelle

Certified Athletic Administrator - Athletic Administration

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA)

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