LeAndra Metzger
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Accomac,Virginia
Summary
Engaging Athletic Director with a background in coaching, teaching, and coordinating student eligibility, recruiting coaches and setting up transportation to sporting events. Passionate professional with a variety of talents in preparing the athletic program management and ensuring that coaches adhere to all regulations, policies and laws. Offering exemplary written and verbal communication, time management and collaboration skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
18
18
Certificates
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Accomack County Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Responsible for creating classroom environment to develop competencies in health and physical education and an understanding of the structure of health and physical education
- Motivated each pupil to apply health and physical education knowledge, understanding and skills; to prepare each student to meet Virginia SOL standards.
- Cultivated student-teacher relationships by creating respectful, caring, and enthusiastic classroom environments.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Nandua High School
Onley, VA
08.2011 - Current
- Coordinated and supervised Volleyball program and team
- Promoted physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Organized and supervised coaching staff to assure that team's philosophy was properly implemented
- Effectively communicated with school district members and community
- Monitored student athletes grades and eligibility
- Work effectively with booster clubs and other community organizations
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength
- Educated individuals on proper eating and sleep habits, which would prove helpful during stressful times like competitions
- Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills
- Stretched, warmed up and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members
Athletic Director
Nandua Middle School
Onley, VA
08.2012 - 10.2017
- Supported and monitored athletics programs at Nandua Middle School
- Collaborated with other middle school athletic directors and principals, coaches and secretaries to ensure administrative, equipment, safety, and compliance requirements were met.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Recruited individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept record on athletic equipment inventory.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
Membership Associate
YMCA
Onley, VA
11.2012 - 08.2018
- Greeted and checked in members
- Completed membership and program registrations
- Efficiently answered multiple phone lines with YMCA greeting
- Assisted customer service
- Operated membership database
Education
Master's degree - Sports Management
Southern New Hampshire University
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor's - Exercise and Sports Science
Bluefield College
08.2006 - 05.2011
Skills
Event management
undefinedCertification
Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Master's degree - Sports Management
Southern New Hampshire University
07.2021 - Current
Membership Associate
YMCA
11.2012 - 08.2018
Athletic Director
Nandua Middle School
08.2012 - 10.2017
Physical Education Teacher
Accomack County Public Schools
08.2011 - Current
Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
Nandua High School
08.2011 - Current
Bachelor's - Exercise and Sports Science
Bluefield College
08.2006 - 05.2011
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