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Melody Moran

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

For over a decade, I have had the privilege to teach students from many different cultural backgrounds, age groups and ability levels. I am most proud of my skills in adapting lessons to meet the gross motor and sensory needs of neurodivergent learners. I am on a never-ending learning quest to maintain a classroom environment that is anti-racist and inclusive to all identities and abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

.5 Physical Education Specialist

Beaverton School District
08.2023 - Current
  • Responsibilities K-5 Physical Education
    Implemented a curriculum that aligns with state and national standards for physical education, ensuring a diverse range of activities that cater to all students’ abilities and interests.
  • Assess and monitor students’ progress in physical skills, fitness, and understanding of health-related concepts, providing individual feedback and adapting programs to meet their needs.
  • Manage and maintain the physical education equipment inventory, ensuring all items are safe, clean, and in good working order.
  • Facilitate a positive learning environment that promotes good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among students.
  • Plan and execute school-wide physical activity events such as Jog-o-thon and Field Day- that engage the entire student body and promote physical fitness.
  • Advocate for and active lifestyles within the school and wider community by implementing Marathon Kids.

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Mono County School District
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided virtual APE services to a small caseload in a rural community.
  • Enhanced student engagement by creating tech savvy virtual lessons.
  • Administered assessments, created goals, reported progress and presented findings at IEP meetings


Physical Education Specialist

Parkrose School District
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Taught K-5 Physical Education
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
  • Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.

Adapted Physical Education Specialist

South Whittier School District
09.2011 - 06.2021
  • Itinerant APE specialist for a K-8 district
  • Delivered high quality direct APE services to various ages and ability levels
  • Assessed student gross motor skills, presented findings at IEP meetings, created measurable APE goals, reported updates on progress.
  • Won the "Above and Beyond" award in March 2021 -presented by the Superintendent.

Education

Master of Science - Kinesiology

CSU Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

CSU San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
05.2007

Skills

  • Student Engagement
  • Safe, Positive Learning Environment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Behavior Management
  • Inclusive Instruction
  • Special Needs Adaptation
  • Technology Integration
  • English Learner Instructional Strategies
  • Relationship Building
  • Incorporating Social and Emotional Growth into lessons
  • Creating Goals and Objectives

Accomplishments

  • ABOVE & BEYOND Award presented to me by my Superintendent in 2021 at South Whittier School District
  • Hosted a Roller Skate Event on Campus at Parkrose School District, that provided students with rental roller skates, safety equipment and lessons at no cost
  • Featured on CBS news in Los Angeles, CA for my use of technology in the PE setting in 2011

Certification

  • Licensed Physical Education Specialist OR & CA
  • Adapted Physical Education Authorization

Timeline

.5 Physical Education Specialist

Beaverton School District
08.2023 - Current

Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Mono County School District
01.2023 - Current

Physical Education Specialist

Parkrose School District
08.2021 - 06.2023

Adapted Physical Education Specialist

South Whittier School District
09.2011 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Kinesiology

CSU Long Beach

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

CSU San Bernardino

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