Tammy Gaddis
Eustace
Summary
Dedicated physical education teacher with strong skills in lesson planning, fitness assessment, and health education integration. Committed to fostering a safe, engaging environment that promotes healthy lifestyles among students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EC - 2 physical Education Teacher
Eustace Independent School District
Eustace
08.2013 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for physical education curriculum.
- Implemented fitness assessments to evaluate student progress and skills.
- Organized sports events and activities, enhancing teamwork and sportsmanship among students.
- Collaborated with staff to integrate health education into physical activities.
- Monitored student behavior and ensured a safe learning environment.
- Provided individualized instruction, supporting diverse learning needs and fostering student engagement.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Implemented injury prevention protocols during PE classes.
- Instructed students in classroom settings on specific exercises, team sports concept and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle habits among students through interactive activities like scavenger hunts or obstacle courses.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities related to current trends in health and wellness.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop strategies for improving physical education programs across grade levels.
- Maintained school equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety standards in gyms and fields.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their fitness goals.
- Devised safe and effective exercise strategies based on knowledge of kinesiology, anatomy and biology.
- Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to health and safety standards for physical activity programs.
- Incorporated technology into lessons, increasing student engagement and catering to various learning styles.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Eustace Independent School District
Eustace
08.2002 - 08.2013
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and needs.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Organized educational activities to enhance creativity and critical thinking skills among students.
- Supported individualized instruction to address specific learning challenges of students.
- Created a positive classroom environment fostering respect for diversity, encouraging peer collaboration, and promoting self-regulation skills.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and prepared reports.
- Facilitated parent conferences to collaboratively assess and support student progress.
- Managed classroom behavior by implementing proactive strategies such as positive reinforcement and redirection techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic progress via emails or phone calls.
- Encouraged critical thinking through questioning techniques, discussions, and problem solving tasks.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to enhance student engagement and understanding of concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05-1995
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Fitness assessment
- Health education integration
- Kinesiology application
- Injury prevention protocols
- Classroom management
Certification
Texas Educator Certificate-EC-12 Physical Education
Elementary English (grades 1-8)
Elementary Self Contained (grades 1-8)
Elementary Reading (grades 1-8)
Elementary English (grades 1-8)
Elementary Self Contained (grades 1-8)
Elementary Reading (grades 1-8)
Timeline
EC - 2 physical Education Teacher
Eustace Independent School District
08.2013 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Eustace Independent School District
08.2002 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science -
The University of Texas At Tyler