Kevin Walker
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic Athletic Director and dedicated Health and Physical Educator with a strong emphasis on sports, fitness, and wellness in educational settings. Committed to fostering a positive impact on children's lives by instilling the importance of goal-setting and sound decision-making. Expertise in guiding students to recognize the significance of their choices concerning overall wellness while serving as an inspiring male role model and mentor. Proven ability to create engaging programs that promote physical health and personal growth, ensuring a holistic approach to education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director
Shirley Chisholm Elementary School
07.2014 - Current
- Instruct students in an urban environment on the relevance of physical activity of overall wellness
- Further progress motor skills of students in advancing motor development
- Assist students to use social skills for conflict resolution
- Help students understand their role as a leader in influencing others to use positive peer pressure to encourage positive behaviors
- Teach students the role of proper nutrition in progressing physical health
- Bring school community together in fun, family, fitness nights as part of health and wellness committee
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that incorporated physical education concepts into other subject areas.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Served as a coach for various school sports teams, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Fostered positive and inclusive learning environment by consistently implementing innovative and engaging physical education programs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate physical education with other academic disciplines, enhancing overall educational experience.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Championed the importance of sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility both on and off the field, setting a strong example for athletes to follow.
- Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship to enhance their skills and impact on athletes.
- Managed compliance with DC Interscolastic Athletic Association (DCIAA/DCPS Athletics) regulations, ensuring integrity of athletic program.
- Established and maintain strong working relationships with parents through regular communication about athlete progress and upcoming events.
Physical Education Teacher
Mattaponi Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Educate students about the importance of improving flexibility, strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance and body composition to progress overall wellness
- Teach students the importance of spatial awareness, locomotor skills and manipulative skills
- Evaluate student’s performance, adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student’s varying needs and interests.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- 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.
- Regularly assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data-driven methods to adjust instruction accordingly.
Physical Education Teacher
Yorktown Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Plan and conduct age-appropriate physical activities/games that allow students to progress components of physical fitness
- Observe student’s performance, behavior, social development and social health
- Adjust teaching methodology to meet student’s needs
- Strengthen patience with younger student demographic.
Health/Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach
Rogers-Herr Year-Round School
08.2008 - 06.2010
- Teach students the significance of proper game play through teamwork
- Implement decision-making strategies to assist adolescent students and student-athletes in everyday living
- Assist and organize basketball practices and play call during organized basketball game play in Durham Athletic Conference for middle schools
- Encourage students to prioritize and understanding the weightiness of academics over athletics in the long run.
Health/Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Boy’s Basketball and Assistant Football Coach
Brogden Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Supervised 20 – 25 students (11-16 years) in recreational games, activities; help students acquire good health practices; instill in children the significance of sports competition to enhance physical fitness, self-esteem, self-worth
- Promoted health and wellness to students
- Instilled values and discipline in student-athletes in becoming better overall students and models of other peers in school.
Health/Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach
Eaton-Johnson Middle School
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Administered 25 – 35 students (11-16 years) in proper game playing
- Taught students proper rules and regulations of particular sports
- Assisted students in obtaining physical, mental, emotional/social fitness
- Helped students in learning components of physical fitness
- Educated students on significance of proper grooming, decision-making, and other health practices
- Assisted student-athletes in understanding the importance of teamwork
- Motivated student-athletes to play to the best of their ability
- Motivated student-athletes to be exceptional students during classroom instruction.
Education
Master of Sports Science With Honors - Exercise Science
United States Sports Academy
Daphne, ALBachelor of Science - Physical Education
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCSkills
- Student Motivation
- Goals and Objectives
- Athletic coaching
- Outdoor Education
- Sports knowledge
- Problem-solving skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Student and parent relations
- Compassion and Empathy
- Behavioral Intervention
- Team Collaboration
- Confidence and Determination
Accomplishments
2025-26 DCPS Expert Teacher
2024-25 DCPS Impact Highly Effective
2023-24 DCPS Impact Highly Effective
2022-23 DCPS Standing Ovation Outstanding Educator of the Year Award Nominee
2022-23 DCPS Impact Highly Effective
2021-22 DCPS Impact Highly Effective
2018-19 DCPS Impact Highly Effective
2017-18 DCIAA City Championship Runner Up (Elementary School Basketball)
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
Administration of Medication Certificate in the District of Columbia
USA Gold Licensed Coach
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director
Shirley Chisholm Elementary School
07.2014 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Mattaponi Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
Physical Education Teacher
Yorktown Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2011
Health/Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach
Rogers-Herr Year-Round School
08.2008 - 06.2010
Health/Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Boy’s Basketball and Assistant Football Coach
Brogden Middle School
08.2006 - 06.2007
Health/Physical Education Teacher and Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach
Eaton-Johnson Middle School
07.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Sports Science With Honors - Exercise Science
United States Sports Academy
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
North Carolina Central University