Kurt Gunn
St. Joseph,MN
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Specialist
St. Cloud Math & Science Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Improved student fitness levels by developing and implementing customized physical education programs.
- Enhanced team-building skills among students through collaborative games and activities.
- Supported special needs students by adapting lesson plans and providing individualized instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
Developmental Adaptive Physical Education /Physical Education Teacher
ROCORI School District
10.2019 - 06.2023
- Research and develop lesson plans for K - 5th grade PE incorporating national and state standards.
- Helped cultivate interest in overall wellness by implementing interactive and fun fitness activities.
- Assess and interpret test results of students' DAPE qualification or for re-evaluation purposes.
- Contribute to students' IEP documentation by writing present levels, goals and objectives.
- Communicate with parents and rest of IEP team necessary information on student progress.
Behavior Support Specialist - Health/PE
St. Cloud Area School District 742 - Riverwoods
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Assist in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals in the areas of Health & Physical Education.
- Aid in implementation of behavior management, de-escalation, and crisis intervention.
- Teach and model socially acceptable replacement behaviors by redirecting student behaviors in positive, pro-social ways.
Health/Elective Studies Teacher
Mille Lacs Academy School
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided comprehensive, creative Health Education class for treatment students ages 12 - 19.
- Adapted curriculum appropriately for special need students in accordance to their IEP's.
- Collaborated with all education staff regarding classroom management, student awards, school safety, and discipline strategies.
- Successfully taught "backyard games" during summer school 17' Physical Education class.
- Supplemented curriculum with basic drumming skills including Drum Circles for students at-risk.
Corrections Teaching Assistant
MN Correctional Facility
07.2005 - 08.2016
- Implemented and supervised Computer Literacy Lab in fall of 2005.
- Developed and organized new curriculum for Microsoft Office software.
- Orientated intake offenders of MN to Education Programs at St.Cloud.
- Followed all Department of Corrections policies related to position held.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN12.2001
Bachelor of Science - Community Health, BES - Environmental Studies
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN08.1997
Timeline
Physical Education Specialist
St. Cloud Math & Science Academy
08.2023 - Current
Developmental Adaptive Physical Education /Physical Education Teacher
ROCORI School District
10.2019 - 06.2023
Behavior Support Specialist - Health/PE
St. Cloud Area School District 742 - Riverwoods
10.2018 - 09.2019
Health/Elective Studies Teacher
Mille Lacs Academy School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Corrections Teaching Assistant
MN Correctional Facility
07.2005 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science - Community Health, BES - Environmental Studies
St. Cloud State University