TYRAN RICE
Newark,DE
Summary
Significant experience teaching health & physical education with 30+ years of elementary teaching experience. Well versed on how to establish a positive learning environment, adapt to diverse cultures/needs, and implementing engaging lesson plans. Students enjoy lessons/activities while working on their physical fitness and understanding of how the activities effect their overall health. Able to offer a comprehensive physical education experience that will align with state standards in Physical Education.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Christina School District
Newark, DE
08.1995 - 12.2025
- Instruct and develop students into physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and the confidence to enjoy a lifetime of physical activity.
- Facilitated diverse physical activities promoting teamwork, healthy lifestyles, and sportsmanship among students.
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards.
- Advocated for resource allocation to improve facilities and equipment, enhancing students' learning experiences in physical education.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Head Football Coach
Christina School District
Newark, DE
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Implemented game strategies, adapting tactics based on opponent analysis and team strengths.
- Emphasized teaching "life skills" in athletes through teaching responsibility, accountability, hard work, respect for others, leadership skills that extend beyond the field of play.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Christina School District
Newark, DE
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Led team to the best record recorded in the last 17 years.
Head Football Coach
Charter School Of Wilmington
Wilmington, DE
04.2007 - 12.2013
- Improved team performance by implementing innovative and strategic training programs.
- Coached & developed 3 players that furthered their education at Division 1 Universities on athletic scholarships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Secondary Health & PE
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.1995
Bachelor's +30 - Curriculum And Instruction
Delaware State University
Dover, DESkills
- Classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Lesson planning
- Parent and guardian communication
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Sports education
- Physical education
- Recreational activities
- Strength training
- Health education
- Special needs adaptation
- Fitness assessment
- Sport-specific training
- Relationship building
Timeline
Head Football Coach
Christina School District
03.2023 - 12.2025
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Christina School District
11.2022 - 03.2024
Head Football Coach
Charter School Of Wilmington
04.2007 - 12.2013
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Christina School District
08.1995 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Elementary and Secondary Health & PE
University of Delaware
Bachelor's +30 - Curriculum And Instruction
Delaware State University