Samuel Knapp
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and wellbeing. Innovative Physical Education Teacher bringing 29-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Silverado HS)
08.2022 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Durango HS)
08.2002 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Coronado HS)
09.2001 - 09.2002
- 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.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Keller MS)
09.1997 - 09.2001
- 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.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Fremont MS)
02.1994 - 09.1997
- 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.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Kept records of attendance to monitor student progress and attendance.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonanza High School
Las Vegas, NVMaster of Arts - Teaching
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05.1992
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- District Standards
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Health Education
- Team Sports
- Positive Interactions
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Data Analysis
- Exercise Knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Cognitive Development
Additional Information
I coached baseball, football and softball in CCSD for 31 years.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Silverado HS)
08.2022 - 08.2023
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Durango HS)
08.2002 - 08.2022
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Coronado HS)
09.2001 - 09.2002
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Keller MS)
09.1997 - 09.2001
Physical Education Teacher
CCSD (Fremont MS)
02.1994 - 09.1997
High School Diploma -
Bonanza High School
Master of Arts - Teaching
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
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