Richard Bishop
Reston ,DC
Summary
Professional educator with solid experience in promoting physical fitness and well-being. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt to diverse student needs. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving goals through effective collaboration and communication. Skilled in various sports, fitness training methods, and student assessment techniques. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing needs and expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting health awareness and encouraging lifelong fitness habits among students.
- Regularly assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data-driven methods to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers in the implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY08-2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Health and Wellness Education
- Sports knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Athletic coaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Student Behavior Management
- Motor Skills Development
- Coaching experience
- Health Education
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Master of Science - Physical Education
Canisius College
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