Montel Morrison
Hollister,CA
Summary
Proficient Physical Education knowledgeable about training techniques, federal guidelines, and lesson planning. Outgoing, friendly, and personable educator. Engages students in fun games and activities to encourage physical fitness.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical-education-teacher
Saint Frances Cabrini School
08.2014 - Current
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Served as a coach for various school sports teams, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that incorporated physical education concepts into other subject areas.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Group Home Supervisor/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Hanna Boys Ctr
08.2000 - 06.2014
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Offered learning opportunities to help residents develop important life skills.
- Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protection and infection control standards.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
- Updated safety protocols by evolving industry standards, ensuring continued protection of all group home members from potential hazards or incidents.
- Communicated effectively with residents, staff, and other stakeholders by listening, being respectful, and promoting positive demeanor.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Assisted staff with maintaining residents' health by scheduling medical appointments and arranging transportation.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Assessed resident needs regularly to ensure appropriate levels of care were provided consistently throughout their stay at group home.
- Improved staff performance by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Promoted resident independence by offering guidance on daily living skills and goal setting.
- Implemented behavior management strategies for positive outcomes in challenging situations.
- Streamlined daily operations with efficient scheduling, task delegation, and resource allocation.
- Mentored and coached staff to improve performance and interactions with residents.
- Resolved conflicts between residents effectively using de-escalation techniques while maintaining calm demeanor in stressful situations.
- Monitored resident medication administration for accuracy, adhering strictly to prescribed schedules and dosages for optimal health outcomes.
- Conducted regular evaluations of staff performance, identifying areas for improvement as well as recognizing exceptional contributions towards creating positive living environment for residents.
- Enhanced residents'' quality of life by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Created staff work schedules so each shift had appropriate number of employees for coverage.
- Arranged for ongoing housekeeping to keep home areas clean, neat, and properly sanitized.
- Kept accounts, resident files, and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Assisted residents with basic hygiene and healthcare needs.
- Protected clients' monies and property by tracking spending and reconciling accounts.
- Managed budgets effectively to maintain resources for both staff and residents within group home setting.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Organized and participated in regular meetings with fellow supervisors to discuss best practices, policy updates, and ongoing challenges within the group home setting.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Maintained adequate coverage for residents' needs without exceeding budget targets by coordinating schedules and team workflows.
- Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Jose State University
San Jose, United States06.2004
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Foothill College
Los Altos, CA06.1994
High School Diploma -
Serra High School
San Mateo, United States06.1994
Skills
- Tutoring
- Athletic coaching
- Test Proctoring
- Child Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Recreational Activities
- Google Classroom
- Reliability
Timeline
Physical-education-teacher
Saint Frances Cabrini School
08.2014 - Current
Group Home Supervisor/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Hanna Boys Ctr
08.2000 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Foothill College
High School Diploma -
Serra High School