Lesther Velez Urrutia
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented, efficient and organized physical education teacher with extensive experience in various sports. Bilingual (English-Spanish), with years of experience working with children and their parents. A great motivator who has produced winning teams. Good written and verbal communication skills.
As physical education professional, brings wealth of experience in developing and implementing dynamic fitness curricula. Proven track record of fostering teamwork and adaptability in ever-changing environments. Known for strong organizational skills and unwavering commitment to student success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
PE Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
San Antonio, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated student participation in various sports, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance skills and confidence.
- Organized after-school programs, fostering increased student involvement in physical activities.
PE Co-Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
San Antonio, TX
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Improved overall classroom performance with consistent evaluations, feedback, and tailored support for individual needs.
- Assisting the head coach in organizing, cleaning, and collecting sports equipment, plus managing students with behavioral problems
Sports Teacher & Deputy Director
INDER
Banes, Holguín, Cuba
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Oversaw physical education and recreation for K-12 students.
- Provided instruction in soccer, baseball, volleyball, and track.
- In charge of annual teaching plans, taught classes, prepared students for municipal and county competitions.
- Taught two 3-hour sessions a day; morning and afternoon.
- Supervised 60-70 students a day.
- Took middle school baseball and soccer teams from 13th place (out of 14) to 3rd and 2nd place, respectively.
- Being in charge of supervising 50 sports teachers, reviewing, correcting and observing their lessons plans and errors in person-to-person evaluations and in methodological preparations, controlling attendance and long and short-term training plans, results in competitions and promotion to high-performance schools
Teaching assistant
Instituto Superior de Cultura Física Manuel Fajardo
Holguín, Cuba
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Taught soccer instruction to college freshman and sophomores.
- Taught sports psychology to college freshman and sophomores.
- Fully in charge of both courses; including lesson planning, teaching, and grading.
- Taught classes for 90 minutes on a daily basis.
- Supervised 25-40 students a day.
Education
B.S. - Physical Culture
Instituto Superior de Cultura Física Manuel Fajardo
Holguín, Cuba01.2002
Skills
- Bilingual (native fluency in Spanish)
- 15 Years of experience working with children and Families
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving skills
- Physical fitness
- Health promotion
- Student motivation
- Health education
- Physical education expertise
- Sports coaching
- Proficient in several sporting disciplines
- Competitive expertise in soccer
Timeline
PE Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
PE Co-Teacher
Kipp Texas Public Schools
07.2016 - 05.2022
Sports Teacher & Deputy Director
INDER
01.2002 - 01.2007
Teaching assistant
Instituto Superior de Cultura Física Manuel Fajardo
01.2000 - 01.2002
B.S. - Physical Culture
Instituto Superior de Cultura Física Manuel Fajardo