OLUCHI Elechi
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated Physical and Health Education Teacher with expertise in health promotion and curriculum planning. Proven ability to enhance student learning and wellness through engaging initiatives and tailored programs. Experienced in fostering critical thinking and social growth in diverse classrooms. Committed to creating collaborative environments that support students, families, and fellow educators.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Physical and Health Education Teacher
Bessemer Board of Education
Bessemer , AL
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Instructed students on nutrition, physical activity, mental health, personal hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Guided students in developing health-promoting skills, making nutritious food choices, and adopting exercise routines.
- Provided guidance on personal health and wellness topics to students.
- Integrated technology to facilitate interactive learning experiences in health education classes.
- Developed and implemented health education curriculum according to state standards.
- Collaborated with school staff to align curricula with state standards.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance student engagement in health initiatives.
- Fostered students' self-esteem and love of learning by maintaining welcoming and a positive classroom environment.
- Taught physical education classes with diverse gym and outdoor exercise routines.
- Integrated social emotional learning activities into classroom lessons.
- Attended IEP meetings for special needs students who require additional support services.
- Created lesson plans that incorporated technology into the curriculum.
- Provided academic guidance to students in selecting college preparation courses for healthcare careers.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL09-2006
Master of Arts -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL05-2004
Bachelor of Arts -
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL08-1997
Skills
- Physical education instruction
- Wellness program development
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Classroom management
- Student progress reporting
- Program planning
- Physical fitness
- Physical activity promotion
- Educational collaboration
- Professional development participation
- Team building
- Collaboration
- Problem solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Goal setting
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Social marketing
- Professionalism
- Active listening
- School policy enforcement
Certification
Youth Sport Program developer
Accomplishments
Sydney Olympic contingent Australia 2000
Timeline
Physical and Health Education Teacher
Bessemer Board of Education
08.1997 - 08.1999
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Master of Arts -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Arts -
Alabama A&M University