Marquette Ricks
Saddle Brook,NJ
Summary
Driven Gym Teacher with a track record of enhancing student physical fitness and academic performance at East Side High School. Specializes in sport-specific knowledge and student motivation, successfully implementing diverse exercise programs and adaptive physical education. Demonstrates exceptional patience, empathy, and coaching experience, significantly improving individual student outcomes, Enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and wellbeing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Gym Teacher
Lagurdia High School
New York, NY
03.2012 - Current
- Provided individualized attention to each student, offering guidance on proper techniques to prevent injuries during physical activities.
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance to colleagues looking to improve their physical education teaching strategies.
- Supported the overall development of students with special needs through adaptive physical education programming.
- Gave individual students the opportunity to showcase their talents on the basketball court as a basketball coach
Gym Teacher
East Side High School,
Manhattan, NY
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Actively participated in school improvement activities aimed at enhancing the overall learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with school staff to develop strategies for addressing specific student needs, leading to improved academic performance.
- Developed effective assessment tools to gauge student progress in skill development throughout the year accurately.
- Enhanced student physical fitness by designing and implementing diverse and engaging exercise programs.
Education
Bachelors - Physical Education And Coaching
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ04.2007
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Sport-Specific Knowledge
- Physical Fitness
- CPR training
- Student Motivation
- Strength training
- Injury Prevention
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Creative Thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching experience
- Athletic coaching
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Gym Teacher
Lagurdia High School
03.2012 - Current
Gym Teacher
East Side High School,
01.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelors - Physical Education And Coaching
Montclair State University