Mercedes Morgan
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Organized High School PE and Health Teacher with years of experience teaching students. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Successful at focusing on health, physical fitness, and adapted physical education that fits and supports all students needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education and Health Teacher
South Milwaukee High School
South Milwaukee, WI
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Planned and updated curriculum and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among students through interactive activities.
- Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to current trends in health and wellness.
Basketball Coach
South Milwaukee High School
South Milwaukee, WI
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Motivated players to reach their maximum potential through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
Student Teacher
Wauwatosa West High School
Wauwatosa, WI
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Created and taught lessons for Physical Education/Health classes using SHAPE Standards.
- Created different types of assessments to get an understand of what skill level students are at for lesson planning.
- Helped students understand concepts,principles and strategies to be physically active for a lifetime.
- Worked on a developing adapted Physical Education lessons for students with disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Health
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
05.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Health and Wellness Education
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Creative Lesson Planning
Certification
- CPR and Lifeguard Certified
- Health and Adapted Physical Education
- Coaching
Timeline
Physical Education and Health Teacher
South Milwaukee High School
09.2021 - 12.2023
Basketball Coach
South Milwaukee High School
09.2021 - 12.2023
Student Teacher
Wauwatosa West High School
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Health
University of Wisconsin Whitewater