Toyahn J. Patnett
NYC Department of Education
Bronx
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Professional educator with solid experience in promoting physical fitness and well-being. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt to diverse student needs. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving goals through effective collaboration and communication. Skilled in various sports, fitness training methods, and student assessment techniques. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing needs and expectations.
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
8 Years 11 Months- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment to promote student participation and teamwork.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing individualized feedback for improvement and growth.
- Organized and led extracurricular activities, enhancing students' physical fitness and social skills.
- Trained and mentored new staff on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
Substitute Teacher / Paraprofessional
8 Years 11 Months- Tutored and guided students with academic difficulties to enhance understanding and performance.
- Teach basic social block (Math, Science, Social Studies, and English) and reading programs – implement grade curriculum through basal text with trade books to meet and exceed county and state educational guidelines.
- Gained hands-on experience managing small and large classes across various age groups and educational levels.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Engaged parents and guardians in their children's learning process through regular communication and feedback.
Non-teaching adjuncts
1 Year- Assist students in navigating the ESIMS online registration system.
- Help students identify Stops that may be an impediment to a successful registration transaction, such as Testing, Immunization, CUNY Proficiency Exam, etc.
- Provide up-to-date information on policies and procedures as related to the current term’s registration.
- Facilitated processing of special permission requests for requisite or restriction waivers, ensuring timely resolution.
- Identify other CUNY online resources and Respond to eSIMS e-mail inquiries in a timely fashion.
- Performed data entry tasks to maintain accurate records., Handled telephone inquiries to provide information and support. and all office duties.
- Handled and maintained 50 recruits’ records.
- Answered multi-line phone and directed incoming calls.
- Assisted the Athletic Director on various school sporting events.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Field canvasseing
5 Months- Conducted in-depth outreach to engage community members on various initiatives.
- Developed effective communication strategies to articulate organizational goals and objectives.
- Trained new canvassers on best practices for community engagement and data collection.
- Led initiatives that increased public awareness and participation in local programs and events.
- Established strong relationships with community leaders to foster collaboration and support for initiatives.
Education
Masters of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy
Grades K-12
Bachelor of Science - Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Skills
Interpersonal communication
Classroom management
Physical fitness instruction
Lesson planning
Physical fitness assessment
Athletic coaching
Mentoring
Team leadership
Enforcing rules and expectations
Affiliations
NYSAHPERD
Certification
- (Red Cross) First Aid /CPR and AED
- 2017-Current
- Adventure Curriculum For Physical Education Training, Achieving Fitness Training, Creating Healthy Habits, Debriefing tools for Physical Education
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
NYC Department of Education
09.2017 - CurrentRead More
Field canvasseing
Canvass NYC
06.2009 - 11.2009Read More
Non-teaching adjuncts
Kingsborough Community College
09.2007 - 09.2008Read More
Substitute Teacher / Paraprofessional
NYC Board of Education
09.2007 - 08.2016Read More
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science from Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Manhattanville College
Masters of Arts in Teaching from Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy
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