Tricia Currin
Nampa,ID
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher enthusiastic about helping students achieve physical fitness objectives and improve overall health and wellbeing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary PE Teacher K-5, Greenhurst Elementary
Nampa School District
Nampa, ID
08.2018 - Current
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, such as Jumprope/Cupstacking Competition; Track and Field Competition
- Increased student participation by incorporating physical fitness activities and team-building exercises.
- Revitalized existing PE program through the introduction of new sports, games, and equipment that catered to varying interests among students.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a sense of belonging within the physical education environment.
Early Literacy Paraprofessional/Intramurals Coodinator
Crimson Point Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress. (Progress monitoring and graph charts)
- Managed classrooms of 20 to 30 students during the absence of assigned teachers.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students misbehaved.
- Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.
- Created lunch recess Intramurals for 4-6th grades
Safe School Aide
Indian Creek Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Implemented Lunch Intramurals programs to encourage student participation.
- Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to redirect negative behaviors.
- Encouraged students to be understanding of and helpful to others.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Participated in playground games with students such as 4-square, teetherball, sledding, football.
- Supported students in 2nd and 3rd grade developing strategies for individual needs at writing, reading and math.
Alternative HS Physical/Health Education Teacher
Initial Point High School
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health, and well-being.
- Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Birch Elementary School
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Created and directed Field Day and other special events.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health, and well-being.
- Kept school equipment, gyms, and fields in good working order.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, K-12
Boise State University
Boise, ID2001
General Studies - Recreational Management
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID1991
High School Diploma - General Studies
Kuna High School
Kuna, ID1989
Skills
- Urban public schools background
- Calm under pressure
- Critical thinker
- Community Involvement
- Passionate about lifetime fitness activities
- Flexible and adaptive
- Decisive
- Title I knowledge
- Idaho Teaching Certificate PE K-12 and Health (Currently re-certifying)
- Coaching experience in youth soccer, middle school cross-country/track, youth cheer, youth baseball/softball, youth, youth summer football conditioning, noon intramural 2-6th (flag football, soccer, Bronco Ball, kickball, etc)
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor since 1989
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving skills
- Improvement plans
Affiliations
- Ross Elementary Volunteer of the Year 2018
- Volunteer on Kuna Baseball board 2014-2016
- Volunteer for youth church camps
- PTA volunteer 20011-2018
Timeline
Elementary PE Teacher K-5, Greenhurst Elementary
Nampa School District
08.2018 - Current
Early Literacy Paraprofessional/Intramurals Coodinator
Crimson Point Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018
Safe School Aide
Indian Creek Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Alternative HS Physical/Health Education Teacher
Initial Point High School
10.2016 - 06.2017
Elementary Physical Education Teacher
Birch Elementary School
08.2002 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, K-12
Boise State University
General Studies - Recreational Management
University of Idaho
High School Diploma - General Studies
Kuna High School