Michael Montes
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and passionate physical education teacher with over 9 years of teaching experience in promoting physical fitness, health awareness, and positive behavior among students. Proven ability to develop and implement effective PE curriculums, manage extra curricular sports programs, and motivate students to achieve personal fitness goals. Committed to creating a safe and engaging learning environment that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and lifelong physical activity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Mesa Public Schools/ Falcon Hill Elementary School
07.2017 - Current
- Incorporated and delivered innovative lesson plans that promote student development through activities and exercises.
- Organize space and equipment so that all students can participate at the same time.
- Encourage students to be physically active.
- Address behavioral issues with students and may meet with parents or faculty to discuss them.
- Work with other staff members to develop instructional goals and methods.
- Created and implement an after school sports program.
Arizona Wildfire Baseball Club Head Coach 14u Team
Arizona Wildfire Baseball
08.2022 - Current
- Involved with various tasks that help develop baseball players of varying skill levels through Wildfire Baseball core values.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Conduct practices.
- Plan and directed game strategies.
- Motivate players.
- Instruct players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.
- Oversee that players are in a safe and respectable environment.
Head Baseball Coach
Mesa Public School/ Fremont Junior High School
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Responsible for managing and coaching a team of middle school-aged athletes, including 7th and 8th grade students.
- Provide instruction on the fundamentals of baseball.
- Ensure players' skill development.
- Promote teamwork
- Create a positive and safe environment for all team members.
- Foster good sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.
- Help students to not only improve their athletic skills but also build confidence and character on and off the field.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
San Tan Charter School
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented a baseball training program focusing on improving strength, speed and endurance for athletes.
- Enhanced functional movement patterns of each athlete.
- Implemented proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Promoted a culture of dedication and hard work.
- Integrating drills and exercises that mimic the demands of baseball to improve performance in competition.
- Fostered a supportive and encouraging atmosphere to build confidence and motivation in young athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Athletic coaching
- Student development
- Sports education
- Health and wellness education
- Strength and conditioning
- Program coordination
- Conflict resolution
Summary of Qualifications
- Experience in educating students on health and wellness, resulting in enhanced student health awareness and behavior.
- Ability to motivate and engage students through innovative teaching methods and fitness challenges.
- Strong background in coordinating and coaching school sports programs, leading teams to city championships.
Certification
- Arizona Physical Education Certificate
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- NFHS-Fundamentals of Coaching
- NFHS-Concussions in Sports
- Certified Personal Trainer- ISSA Certified
- Nutritionist- ISSA Certified
- Online Coaching Certification- ISSA Certified
- Transformation Specialist- ISSA Certified
- Weight Management Specialist- ISSA Certified
- Antioxidant Use in Sport and Fitness- ISSA Certified
- Dietary Consideration for Endurance Athletes- ISSA Certified
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)- ISSA Certified
- Integrating Plyometric Training- ISSA Certified
- Speed, Agility and Strength Training- ISSA Certified
- Cardio or Strength First- ISSA Certified
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach
Mesa Public School/ Fremont Junior High School
10.2024 - 12.2024
Strength and Conditioning Coach
San Tan Charter School
06.2024 - 07.2024
Arizona Wildfire Baseball Club Head Coach 14u Team
Arizona Wildfire Baseball
08.2022 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Mesa Public Schools/ Falcon Hill Elementary School
07.2017 - Current
- Arizona Physical Education Certificate
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- NFHS-Fundamentals of Coaching
- NFHS-Concussions in Sports
- Certified Personal Trainer- ISSA Certified
- Nutritionist- ISSA Certified
- Online Coaching Certification- ISSA Certified
- Transformation Specialist- ISSA Certified
- Weight Management Specialist- ISSA Certified
- Antioxidant Use in Sport and Fitness- ISSA Certified
- Dietary Consideration for Endurance Athletes- ISSA Certified
- High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)- ISSA Certified
- Integrating Plyometric Training- ISSA Certified
- Speed, Agility and Strength Training- ISSA Certified
- Cardio or Strength First- ISSA Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Arizona State University
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