Maria Lee
New Port Richey,Fla
Summary
Former Division 1 Athlete with a passion for assisting other athletes in reaching their goals. Enthusiastic Physical Education Teacher eager to assist students in improving physical fitness, health and wellbeing.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Starkey Ranch K-8
Odessa, Fla
10.2023 - Current
- Provide health and physical fitness education in an outdoor setting
- Promote teamwork through group sport activities and partner-related games
- Plan educational lessons in coordination with other athletic and related-academic teachers
- Demonstrate and educate students in the fundamentals of body movement through exercise and athletic games
- Evaluate students’ growth and athletic abilities and developed individualized instruction plans.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Starkey Ranch K-8
Odessa, Fla
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Tutored individual and small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher
- Monitored and oversaw student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects
- Conferred with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs
- Assisted with the implementation of lesson plans
- Have excellent communication skills that motivate students to learn.
SOCCER COACH
Starkey Ranch K-8
Odessa, Fla
10.2021 - Current
- Head Coach of both the Boys and Girls inaugural soccer teams
- Conferred with assistant coach to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Developed and implemented team rules.
LEAD TEACHER
Galilee Lutheran Church Preschool
Pasadena, Md
08.2019 - Current
- Created lesson plans and class materials
- Organized activities
- Supervised children on playground
- Acted as liaison with parents
- Monitored and recorded student progress.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, MEDIA SPECIALIST
Washington D.C
03.1999 - 09.2001
- Kellyanne Conway, now adviser to President Donald Trump
- Wrote press releases, speeches and letters to the editor; coordinated advertising campaigns in the media
- Managed on-site focus groups, client meetings, and meetings with media outlets
- Updated and managed political, corporate and media databases
- Served as internship representative at collegiate and industry career expositions
- Administered the selection process of bids received from companies to service varied company needs including travel, rental car agents and office suppliers.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
The Washington Times
Washington, D.C
03.1997 - Current
- Researched, reported and helped write special sections on politics, economics and demographics of Latin American and Caribbean countries
- Managed writers and photographers involved in special section
- Arranged travel for writers and photographers and served as liaison between foreign government officials and Washington Times staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05-1997
Skills
- Student Behavior Management
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Student Development
- Injury Prevention
- Goals and Objectives
- Lesson Plan Development
- Sports Education
- Individualized Instruction
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Starkey Ranch K-8
10.2023 - Current
SOCCER COACH
Starkey Ranch K-8
10.2021 - Current
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT
Starkey Ranch K-8
01.2021 - 10.2023
LEAD TEACHER
Galilee Lutheran Church Preschool
08.2019 - Current
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, MEDIA SPECIALIST
Washington D.C
03.1999 - 09.2001
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
The Washington Times
03.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Maryland - College Park