Sara E. Nunes
West Covina,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Health and Physical Educator with a knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable. Motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners. My objective is to teach secondary students grades 6-12, to become successful movers with the skills, knowledge, and desire to become lifelong participants in physical activity to live a balanced healthy life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Physical Education Teacher
James Campbell High School
08.2018 - Current
- Course Alike Team (CAT) Lead
- Implemented and improved health curriculum by adopting HealthSmart
- Held a Professional Development course for new teachers to learn our curriculum.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Taught health classes covering the units of: Drugs and Alcohol, Mental and Emotion Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity, Sex Ed.
- Adapt lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs and physical abilities.
- Created a safe and inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom and field behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment by using SMART goals.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Created and facilitated team-building activities and sports competitions to promote collaboration and cooperation among students
- Collaborated with administrators, parents, and colleagues to develop strategies for promoting physical education and health awareness.
Education
M.Ed. - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN05-2021
B.S. - Kinesiology And Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-2018
A.A. - Kinesiology And Wellness
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA05-2014
Skills
- Collaborative Team Leadership
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Classroom management
- Fitness Technology Integration
- Motor skills development
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated Instruction Techniques
- Relationship building
- Effective Communication and Motivation
- Injury Prevention and Safety Protocols
- Data-Driven Performance Assessment
- Inclusive Teaching Strategies
- Wearable Technology Utilization in PE
- Social-Emotional Learning Integration
- Proficient in Google Workplace
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Basic in Sign Language
Accomplishments
Student Athlete of the Year: May 2014
Deans List: December 2016
Teacher of the Month: December 2023
The House of Representatives State of Hawaii Certificate: Polynesian Club Advisor March 2025
Timeline
Health and Physical Education Teacher
James Campbell High School
08.2018 - Current
M.Ed. - Teacher Leadership
American College of Education
B.S. - Kinesiology And Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Hawaii At Manoa
A.A. - Kinesiology And Wellness
Pasadena City College
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