Toby Harbin
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
I am an educator with a passion for expanding the experiences of my students through Physical Education. I am highly skilled at motivating them to "think outside the box" and leave their comfort zones. I fully embrace the opportunity to walk beside my students as they begin to challenge their own perspectives on Physical Education and Health. As they begin to cultivate new points of view, I am filled with an abundance of emotion. I need no greater proof that I am fulfilling my purpose. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Wellness Teacher
Millwood Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Provided culturally and socially diverse Physical Education Program that includes needs all learners.
- Developed cross-curricular and skills-based approach to teaching health to provide meaningful, applicable lessons that transfer into functional knowledge.
- Transformed Millwood High School Physical Education curriculum to align with state and national standards.
- Initiated collaboration with Millwood Elementary and Middle School Physical Education instructors, in conjunction with State Department of Education's Physical Education Department, to vertically align PE expectations, procedures, and teaching standards from Preschool through High School
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2023
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child''s progress, challenges, and achievements in the program.
- Assessed student progress regularly through observation, performance evaluations, and individual conferences to ensure continuous improvement.
- Applied and was accepted as a member school to Healthy Schools Oklahoma.
- Rebuilt 2 PE programs with limited equipment and resources into thriving, engaging Physical Education classes for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina, KS05.1998
Some College (No Degree) - Chiropractic (Pre-Chiropractic)
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS05.1994
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Program Development
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Motivating students
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
- Healthy and Fit School Advisory Committee Chairperson - 2014-2023
- Oklahoma City Public Schools District Wellness Committee - 2015-2022
- Oklahoma City Open Streets Steering Committee - 2016-2017
- Oklahoma State Department of Education - Physical Education Standards Writing Committee
- Oklahoma State Department of Education Physical Education Standard Curriculum Framework Development Team - High School Physical Education Resource Development - 2016; Mid-High Health Education Resource Development - 2022-23; K-12 Physical Education Health Resource Development - 2023-2024
Timeline
Health and Wellness Teacher
Millwood Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2017 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Health And Physical Education
Kansas Wesleyan University
Some College (No Degree) - Chiropractic (Pre-Chiropractic)
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Seward County Community College
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