Shannon Buck
Edmond
Summary
Professional National Board Certified Physical Education specialist with proven ability to develop and implement effective fitness programs. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and ensuring exceptional results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and maintaining an energetic environment. Skilled in physical education, athletic coaching, and wellness education, with a commitment to inspiring and motivating students.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Instructor / Safety & Health Coordinator
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City
08.2013 - Current
- Organize, plan, and teach physical education lessons on fitness and motor skills
- Instruct writing methods with emphasis on sports and various physical education topics
- Proactively create, manage, and sustain a positive and structured learning culture
- Coordinate safety and healthy meetings for the staff and families
Senior Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Sports Coach/Referee
YMCA
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2001 - Current
- Taught variety of cardio and strength classes to the clientele
- Coach and referee volleyball and basketball games
English II Instructor
Putnam City Public Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Proactively created, managed, and sustained a positive and structured learning culture
- Worked one on one with students to achieve Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
- Helped students understand, speak, read and write in English
Physical Education and Dance Instructor
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Oklahoma City
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Delivered engaging lectures and motivating lessons to students across all Key Stages
- Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students
- Selected/integrated appropriate instructional materials for classroom instruction
- Arranged extra-curricular activities and set individualized targets for pupils.
- Evaluated the students’ class work by grading tests, essays, reports and other assignments
- Regularly provided students with feedback in line with the faculty assessment systems
Education
M.D. - Principal Certification
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05-2026
Master's Degree - Physical Education
Colorado State Pueblo
01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01-2008
Associate's Degree - Science
Redlands Community College
01-1990
Skills
- Physical Education
- Personal Fitness Training
- Nutritional Education
- Resistance Training
- Dance Instructor
- Volleyball/Tennis/Basketball Coach
- Physical fitness
- Class management
- Health promotion
- Teaching strategies
- Injury prevention
- Progress tracking
- Athletic training
- Sport-specific skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Student motivation
- Event planning
- Lesson plan development
- Group fitness
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Dance instruction
Accomplishments
Grant Writing – playground improvements and PE equipment Certified Healthy Living Schools – Excellence Awards
Athletic Coordinator for the OKCPS/YMCA sports
Coaching volleyball/basketball OKCPS/YMCA sports
OTEP –Mentor new teachers, facilitate professional learning, and develop curricula.
OSDE – work on state curriculum for PE
Certification
- Oklahoma Certification in Physical Education K-12
- National Certified Fitness & Aerobics Instructor
- National Fitness Professional Association (NFPA) Personal Trainer
- Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First-Aid
- Special Olympics Coach
- 2019 OUHSC Teacher Externship
- 2019 – 2020 Teacher of the Year – Monroe ES
- Safety and Healthy Coordinator – Monroe ES
- National Board Teaching Certification - Physical Education Teacher in process
- Oklahoma State Dept of Education PE and Dance Framework Writer
Timeline
Physical Education Instructor / Safety & Health Coordinator
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
English II Instructor
Putnam City Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2014
Physical Education and Dance Instructor
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2011 - 05.2013
Senior Fitness Instructor Personal Trainer Sports Coach/Referee
YMCA
01.2001 - Current
Master's Degree - Physical Education
Colorado State Pueblo
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate's Degree - Science
Redlands Community College
M.D. - Principal Certification
Southeastern Oklahoma State University