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Marri Wolfard

Marri Wolfard

Denver,United States

Summary

A highly motivated, engaging and experienced Health and Wellness Teacher with a solid history of excellence in her classroom. A compassionate role model and mentor teaching young people how to make healthy skills and choices resulting in a physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and soulfully balanced life.

A teacher with character, warmth and expertise who truly understands the concept of teaching the 'whole child'. A gifted educator who holds a very special talent with communication, especially teenagers; who knows how to reach a scared child, a crying teenager, or to calm an upset parent. A team member who is a fast learner, very adaptable and values hard work and honesty, expecting the same from her students.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Health Teacher

VALE High School
Parker, CO
12.2023 - Current

7th Grade Integrated Wellness Teacher

Cresthill Middle School
Highlands Ranch, CO
08.2021 - 06.2023

7th, 8th Grade Health and Wellness Teacher

Sierra Middle School Douglas County School District
Parker, CO
07.2010 - 12.2019
  • Taught 7th, 8th Health and Wellness (Elective and Team Based)
  • Taught Discovery/Gifted and Talented
  • Health and PE Department Chair
  • Developed and implemented a solid and engaging cross-curricular reading/novel unit
  • Implemented 6-Trait Writing in Health/PE classes
  • Restorative Practices Certified/Facilitator
  • Multiple Support Groups Facilitator: (mental/emotional, social skills, self-esteem, anger management, team-building, mindlfulness)
  • Sources of Strength Facilitator/Supervisor
  • SOS (Signs of Suicide) Facilitator
  • Coached basketball, volleyball, cross country, track
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • National Junior Honor Society Leader/Sponsor
  • District Curriculum/Standards Council Member
  • Learning and Leadership/CITE 6 Council Member
  • District Group Incentive Plan Coordinator

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching/Learning, Emphasis Curriculum/Instruction

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Emphasis in Physical/health Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Energetic
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Effective Time Management
  • Fast Learner
  • Team Player
  • Empowering
  • Motivational
  • Excellent Communicator
  • Active Listener
  • Always Learning
  • Empathetic
  • Enthusiastic
  • Problem Solver
  • Critical Thinker
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Risk Taker
  • Hands-On Learning
  • Verbal Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Standardized Testing
  • Behavioral Disorders Knowledge
  • IEP Familiarity

Timeline

High School Health Teacher

VALE High School
12.2023 - Current

7th Grade Integrated Wellness Teacher

Cresthill Middle School
08.2021 - 06.2023

7th, 8th Grade Health and Wellness Teacher

Sierra Middle School Douglas County School District
07.2010 - 12.2019

Master of Arts - Teaching/Learning, Emphasis Curriculum/Instruction

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Emphasis in Physical/health Education

University of Northern Colorado
Marri Wolfard