Laura Haynie
Smithfield,UT
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher with a track record of fostering student engagement and promoting new ideas and activities in education at Cache County School District. Expert in classroom management and lesson planning, demonstrated through leading professional development workshops and organizing annual sports events. Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and fostering inclusive environments, significantly enhancing students' physical and social skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Physical Education
PaddleSmash
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for staff within athletic department to ensure continual growth in instructional skills and knowledge base of game.
- Mentored physical education teachers in best practices for classroom application of game play.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, for best results of skill development and game play.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational grants.
- Teaching at national and state SHAPE conferences promoting instructional skills and lesson planning in reference to game.
Physical Education Teacher
Cache County School District
08.2014 - Current
- Head of department for past four years. Collaborated with colleagues to develop skill-appropriate lessons, created classroom expectations, and grading and disciplinary guidelines.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Conducted professional development workshops for fellow teachers on topics related to physical education best practices and teaching strategies.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Mentored 3 new teachers in the implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Participated in initiatives aimed at encouraging lifelong fitness habits among students. Including the Marathon Kids program.
Girls Golf Coach
Sky View High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Modeled good sportsmanship and responsible behavior on greens to students to instill good etiquette and safety practices.
- Advised players on club selection and assisted with clarification on rules.
- Managed team budget, ensuring adequate allocation of resources for equipment, travel expenses, and tournament fees.
- Helped team members achieve goals through commitment to success of individual students as standard of successful coaching.
- Established solid relationships with 4 local golf clubs fostering access to additional practice facilities as well as potential sponsorship deals.
- Evaluated player progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Organized two fundraising events to support team expenses not covered by the school budget or external sponsorships.
Teacher and Summer Camp Director
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education (K-12), Minor in Psychology
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.1995
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Health and Wellness Education
- Sports knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Grant Writing
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Special Needs Adaptation
- Equipment Storage Organization
- Multitasking and Organization
- Team Leadership
- Activity Planning
- Student Engagement
Certification
- Professional Educator License for the state of Utah- 1995-current. (Physical Education (K-12), Psychology)
- Professional Educator License for the state of Texas- 1998- Life. (Physical Education, Health Education)
- Professional Educator License for the state of Kentucky- 2001- 2006 (Physical Education, Health Education, Psychology)
- AED, CPR, and First Aid Training - 2023
Timeline
Director of Physical Education
PaddleSmash
02.2024 - Current
Girls Golf Coach
Sky View High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Physical Education Teacher
Cache County School District
08.2014 - Current
Teacher and Summer Camp Director
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2009 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education (K-12), Minor in Psychology
Utah State University