Lindsay Nihles
Platteville Middle School
Lancaster,Wisconsin
19
years of professional experience
Experienced educator with 17 years in physical education and health instruction, dedicated to fostering wellness and personal growth. Proven ability to build relationships and create inclusive environments that motivate diverse learners. Collaborative leader skilled in curriculum development, coaching, and school improvement, committed to empowering individuals through accountability and positive guidance.
Work History
Physical Education Grades 5-8
11 Years- Taught grades 5-8 on health and skill-related games, activities, fitness, and lifetime recreational activities of all skill and development levels.
- Collaborated with professionals during department meetings, PLC time, and leadership meetings to enhance program effectiveness.
- Collaborated as a member of the Guiding Coalition, contributing to discussions and initiatives that enhance school operations and communication between administration and staff. GC is a select staff that meets with the Administration and collaborates on ideas, initiatives to bring back ideas and plans to teams. We bridge the information between grade-level teams and administration.
Girls Physical Education - Grades 9 through 12; Health - Grades 11 and 12
2 Years 5 Months- Instructed health and fitness components, emphasizing lifetime fitness and essential health skills. Preventive health measures and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Recreational activities. Facilitated discussions on alcohol, drugs, first aid, safety, tobacco, bone and muscle structure, mental health, and wellness.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
5th and 6th Grade Physical Education
3 Years 9 Months- Facilitated health-related fitness education to promote lifelong wellness.
- Delivered skill-related fitness training to enhance students' athletic abilities.
- Instructed health components to foster understanding of physical well-being.
- Coached junior varsity volleyball team for seven years.
- Head Women's Track Coach - 4 years
St. Luke's Health Enhancement Center
3 Months- Collaborated with health enhancement coordinator to develop and implement health initiative programs.
- Measured blood pressure in a clinical setting to assess health status., body mass index, and weight, with follow-ups to monitor employee progress.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Wellness Coordinator
3 Months- Participated in health initiative programs for stress and nutrition; developed weight training and aerobic workout plan for employees to use during working hours.
- Attended and recorded details of one-on-one consultations between employees and the health enhancement coordinator.
- Regularly checked and recorded employees' blood pressure during health assessments.
Education
Master of Arts - The Arts of Education
Bachelor of Arts (Double Major) - Health and Physical Education, Wellness Program Management
Skills
Large group supervision
Conflict resolution
Student performance evaluation
Event coordination
Coordinated curriculum and lesson design
planning and instruction
Links
Linkedin
Timeline
Physical Education Grades 5-8
Platteville Middle School
08.2015 - 08.2026Read More
Girls Physical Education - Grades 9 through 12; Health - Grades 11 and 12
Pleasant Hill High School
08.2012 - 01.2015Read More
5th and 6th Grade Physical Education
Pleasant Hill Intermediate School
08.2008 - 05.2012Read More
St. Luke's Health Enhancement Center
St. Luke's Health Enhancement Center
05.2007 - 08.2007Read More
Wellness Coordinator
Blackwell Sanders Law Firm
05.2007 - 08.2007Read More
Baker University
Master of Arts from The Arts of Education
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Graceland University
Bachelor of Arts (Double Major) from Health and Physical Education, Wellness Program Management
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