Meredith Jacobs
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and wellbeing.
Entry-level education professional trained in teaching, exercise safety and equipment management. Eager to improve fitness in young people.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level physical education position. Ready to help students achieve individual goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Westside Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Intern
Westside Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022
During my Internship at Westside Elementary, my objective was to build and learn from my mentor to increase my skills and work ethics. As well, I was responsible for planning and creating different lessons, teaching the curriculum, and lead teaching a period of the semester.
Daycare Worker
First Baptist Child Development Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Maintained accurate and detailed record on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL06.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2020
High School Diploma -
Hale County High School
Moundville, AL05.2018
Skills
- Gym Management
- Physical Fitness
- Creative Thinking
- Team Sports
- Strength Training
- Positive Interactions
- Lesson Planning
- Certified Coach
- Safety Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Took over underperforming program and achieved results in student performance, assessment scores and team sports.
- Completed a Olympic Month with the fitness test included
- Improved physical fitness scores with key improvements to program strategies.
Coaching Experience
Moundville, AL: I volunteer coached for a 6u softball team in my hometown community.
Demopolis City Schools:
2022: I volunteer coached as I completed my internship. I helped coached the varsity and Jv team and became the head coach for the middle school half way through the season.
2023: I was hired at Demopolis Middle School as the head middle school girls basketball coach and softball coach.
During my Head position at Demopolis Middle, I worked together with the High School coach on field maintenance, improvements, and new skills to increase our players skills and performance.
References
Brandi Dannelly , Career Coach , Demopolis High School, 843-798-2007 , Head Coach Softball Tisha Lewis , Principal, Westside Elementary, 334-212-4346, Principal at School Meagan Bott , Physical Educator/ Assistant Coach, U.S. Jones, 205-292-9822, Coworker/ assistant softball coach Julie Bosch , Daycare Director,FBC- CDP Tuscaloosa,205-349-9031,Daycare Director of workers
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Westside Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2023
Intern
Westside Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022
Daycare Worker
First Baptist Child Development Center
01.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of West Alabama
Associate of Science - General Studies
Shelton State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hale County High School