Shannon Krzeminski
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher is enthusiastic, creative and highly effective at teaching students physical fitness for life. Brings over 20 years of experience as Educator. Excellent role model with state of the art fitness tricks and a huge desire to guide students to improved overall health, fitness, social skills, self-esteem and well being.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Illinois Education PE Certificatio
1
1
Aerobic/Step-Aerobic Certification
1
1
WSI-Water Safety Certification
1
1
CPR/First Aid
Work History
Physical Education Specialist
District 215
Calumet City, IL
08.1999 - Current
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, including Yoga, zumba, swim, resistance training, and strokes, aqua zumba, pilates, body bar, bosu, HITT, meditation, and many other group fitness classes. In addition taught team building through sports and fitness as well as etiquette and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes including significant weight reduction.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Wrote curriculum for Aerobics Fitness and assisted building other sections of Physical Education.
Physical Education Specialist
CPS
Chicago, IL
09.1992 - 06.1999
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development and growth.
- Developed and added groups fitness classes to the PE curriculum including step-aerobics, aerobics, and body weight classes.
- Met and taught Fitness classes to parents, guardians, and community members. During these sessions members asked questions and I assisted in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Coached men's and women's volleyball, tennis, and bowling.
Special Olympics Coordinator/Coach PE Teacher
St. Rose For The Mentally & Physically Challenged
Chicago, IL
09.1990 - 06.1993
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety for individual needs.
- Coordinated and coached Special Olympic teams and events for over 25 athletes.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
Physical Instructor
Chicago Park District
Chicago, IL
06.1988 - 09.1992
- Designed, developed, and promoted physical activities for community residents between the ages of 1-80 years old.
- Teacher of pre-school, mom dads and tots, tap, ballet modern dance, gymnastics, tumbling, aerobics, step-training, and senior fitness.
- Coordinated yearly dance/variety shows for the community.
- Coached city winning athletes and teams including gymnastics, tumbling, hockey, volleyball, track, and softball.
- Planned, coordinated, and led summer camps for over 100 campers.
Education
Curriculum Development
Rockford Career College
Rockford, ILMaster of Science - Physical Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL06.1991
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Group Instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Exercises knowledge
- Decision making
- Data analysis
- Progress tracking
- Improvement plans
- Safety instruction
- Common core standards
- SMART Boards
- Curriculum Development
- Differentiated instruction
- Technology integration
Affiliations
Illinois Association of Physical Education Recreation and Dance member and convention presenter. American Alliance for Health and Physical Education, Aerobics and Fitness Association of American, USA Pickleball Association.
Accomplishments
- Improved physical fitness scores with key improvements(daily workout challenges) and goal setting.
- Developed a self monitoring body weight/fat program that resulted in students losing and or gaining weight.
- Travel all over the country playing and winning over 25 medals in mixed and women's pickleball.
Certification
Illinois Licensed Teacher in K-12 Physical Education, Aerobics certification, step-training certification, Life guarding certifications, WSI certification, working on Yoga certification and Pickleball instructor certification.
Timeline
Physical Education Specialist
District 215
08.1999 - Current
Physical Education Specialist
CPS
09.1992 - 06.1999
Special Olympics Coordinator/Coach PE Teacher
St. Rose For The Mentally & Physically Challenged
09.1990 - 06.1993
Physical Instructor
Chicago Park District
06.1988 - 09.1992
Curriculum Development
Rockford Career College
Master of Science - Physical Education
Chicago State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Illinois At Chicago