Susan Havens
Edmond,OK
Summary
As a Physical Education instructor and Activities Director, it has called for overseeing development, implementation, and monitoring student activities/programs. Background in working with diverse learners, including ELD and Special Education students. Previously excelled as Head of a P.E. department. Emphasize long-term value of daily physical activity and good decision making. Commitment to helping students increase their self-esteem and decrease anxiety while emphasizing a lifetime of healthy choices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Deer Creek Elementary School
Edmond, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
Lead Pre-K 3 Teacher
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
Edmond, OK
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Monitored playground safety during recess periods.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
Private Nanny
Daniel Delonge
Edmond, OK
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Follow routines to foster stability and structure in a child's life during parental absences.
- Regulate a childs schedule to balance rest, learning and play.
- Provide a safe environment for play and development.
Lunchtime Supervisor
Cross Timbers Elementary School
Edmond, OK
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintain clean and orderly lunchroom. Provide and uphold rules and boundaries for safe and enjoyable experience for students. Make visible and accessible for any student in need.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hibben United Methodist Church
Mount Pleasant, SC
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Created safe, developmentally-appropriate environment for 16 children through implementation of creative teaching and play-based activities.
- Organized and led activities to promote age appropriate physical, mental, and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters and numbers.
- Reinforced proper age-appropriate manners.
- Provided high energy and passion for teaching preschool children.
- Planned and prepared lesson for both in school and Zoom lessons during the Pandemic.
Physical Education Teacher
Miraleste Intermediate School
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
09.1997 - 06.2012
- Served as Head of P.E Department. Supported curriculum development efforts of both school and district levels.
- Taught P.E. classes to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health, self-esteem, and overall well-being to life a healthy lifestyle.
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports, and safety to prevent injuries.
- Integrated students requiring /not requiring Adaptive Physical Education teacher in the classroom.
- Participated in P.E. meetings with teachers from other intermediate schools.
- Requested to produce district-wide P.E Handbook with corresponding grading rubrics and course descriptions to ensure all schools complied with Standards.
- Generated support programs for at-risk students by participating in 504 meetings, student study team meetings, and regular Student Advocacy teacher meetings.
- Organized yearly school track meet for 6, 7, and 8th grade.
- Worked as lunch time supervision on the blacktop.
- Provided after school bus supervision.
Activities Director
Miraleste Intermiate School Booster Club
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
09.1997 - 06.2012
- Created, implemented, and supervised 20 after school programs for students. Hired coaches and scheduled activities and games. Continuously updated school website, made morning announcements, and contributed to weekly school paper with current program information. Attended monthly Booster Club meetings. Ordered, distributed, and collected team uniforms and equipment. Hired referees for home games. Refereed volleyball games as needed.
- As Activities Director, increased number of after school programs from 5 to 20, allowing approximately 300 children to partake in after school activities.
- Directed and organized a school wide track for 6-8th graders that enabled 5 other local middle schools to offer the same opportunity for their student body.
- Coached and trained students for a yearly middle school track meet at a feeder high school for 8 schools in Southern California.
Volleyball & Basketball Coach
Miraleste Intermediate School Booster Club
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
09.1997 - 06.2012
- Coached volleyball and basketball teams for 6, 7, and 8th grade, for both boys and girls.
- Instilled in students a sense of sportsmanship, discipline, cooperation, responsibility and trust in one another to achieve excellence beyond the court.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
Health Education Teacher
Peninsula Education Foundation
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
06.2010 - 07.2010
- Taught Heath to students in grades 9-12 in a Summer school setting. Implemented high school Health required curriculum for graduation through book work, lecture, and scheduled class speakers.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Physical Education Teacher
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Rolling Hills Estates, CA
09.1995 - 06.2023
- Co-taught physical Education classes for grades 1-8.
- Lead grade level appropriate physical education curriculum.
- Created differentiated lessons and instruction for the diverse learning within each grade.
- Communicated with Parents through different means like in person conferences to discuss student progress.
- Coached the schools after school volleyball and basketball teams.
Education
Secondary Credential - Physical Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.1997
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
IntermediatePalosLoyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Merchandise Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1993
Skills
- Physical/Health/ Wellness Education
- Physical Fitness
- Student Behavior Management
- Sports Education
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom/Time Management
- Coaching
- Team Sports
- Weight Room Experience
Accomplishments
- 5 year Full Athletic Scholarship to Michigan State University
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Deer Creek Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Lead Pre-K 3 Teacher
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School
08.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Daniel Delonge
08.2022 - 05.2023
Lunchtime Supervisor
Cross Timbers Elementary School
01.2020 - 05.2022
Lead Preschool Teacher
Hibben United Methodist Church
09.2017 - 12.2020
Health Education Teacher
Peninsula Education Foundation
06.2010 - 07.2010
Physical Education Teacher
Miraleste Intermediate School
09.1997 - 06.2012
Activities Director
Miraleste Intermiate School Booster Club
09.1997 - 06.2012
Volleyball & Basketball Coach
Miraleste Intermediate School Booster Club
09.1997 - 06.2012
Physical Education Teacher
Rolling Hills Country Day School
09.1995 - 06.2023
Secondary Credential - Physical Education
Loyola Marymount University
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
IntermediatePalosLoyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Merchandise Management
Michigan State University
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