Shayne Huffman

Innovative Elementary Physical Education Teacher with expertise in developing engaging lesson plans that promote physical health and teamwork. Strong leadership and communication skills foster positive learning environments, while a commitment to inclusivity enhances fitness and well-being for all students.

• YMCA Camp Counselor, 06/01/22, 08/01/24, Supervised campers ranging from preschool to sixteen years old, Facilitated lessons on outdoor education, arts and crafts, and sports
• Chattanooga Christian School Football Coach, 08/01/23, 11/01/23, Assisted coaching staff with game day logistics and practice preparation, Coached and mentored student athletes in skill development and game strategy
• YMCA Summer Camp Leadership, 05/01/24, 08/01/25, Created and managed daily schedules for camp programming, Maintained regular communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs, Addressed unmet student needs through direct, supportive communication with campers
• YMCA Afterschool Counselor, Walker County, GA, 08/01/24, 12/01/25, Supported student academic growth using IXL and KDRAP learning platforms, Engaged students in physical education activities, Assisted students with homework and facilitated read-aloud sessions, Led thematic reading sessions and participated in writing and comprehension activities

• East Ridge High School, East Ridge, TN, Student Observation, Wellness, Physical Education, Weight Training, 10/01/23, 11/01/23, Assisted with grading and evaluating student assessments, Gained firsthand experience in a Title I school environment, Observed Tennessee wellness, physical education, and weight training classes in action
• Chattanooga School of Arts and Sciences, Chattanooga, TN, Class Observation, Organized Games, 10/01/23, Observed how to manage a physical education classroom setting, Observed the ways to prioritize physical education development for younger students
• Battle Academy, Chattanooga, TN, Class Observation, Learning how to put lesson plans into effect, 02/01/24, Observed how lesson plans evolve from initial writing to classroom execution, Observed how various types of assessments integrate with and inform lesson plans
• Hixson Middle School, Hixson, TN, Class Observation, Integrating Assessment into Lesson Planning, 02/01/24, Learned how to monitor and track student assessments effectively, Observed how assessments can be adapted and adjusted throughout a lesson
• Rivermont Elementary, Chattanooga, TN, Field Experience, 30 hours, 01/01/25, 03/01/25, Observed a PE class operating without a dedicated gymnasium, Learned strategies for adapting games to smaller, non-traditional spaces, Gained experience with outdoor-based curriculum units, Participated in an out-of-classroom lesson incorporating martial arts, Began independently teaching self-created lessons with a personal instructional approach
• Battle Academy, Chattanooga, TN, Student Teaching, Residency I and II, 08/01/25, Present, Designed and delivered original lesson plans for PreK–5th-grade students, Implemented individualized behavior management systems for the classroom, Gained experience teaching in an urban school setting