Dynamic PE teacher with a proven track record in the Peoria Unified School District, excelling in student engagement. Successfully implemented innovative instructional strategies and behavioral interventions, fostering a respectful learning environment. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to enhance student performance and support special needs, ensuring every child thrives in physical education. Successful at cultivating relationships with students. faculty and parents. Enthusiastic about creating engaging lesson plans, promoting sportsmanship, and managing classroom behavior effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PE Teacher
PUSD_ Sunset Heights Elementary
Peoria
07.2016 - Current
Instructed classes in the fundamentals of physical education including proper warm-up techniques, safety protocols, rules, and regulations.
Developed and implemented creative physical education activities to engage students in a variety of sports, games, and fitness exercises.
Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
Evaluated student performances using various assessment tools such as rubrics or quizzes.
Participated in numerous professional development opportunities and trainings related to Physical Education best practices.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Created and directed numerous sports programs and other special events.
Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
Implemented new strategies for teaching physical education concepts in an engaging way.
Worked with teachers on IEP plans to develop objectives and assess progress.
Encouraged positive behavior through praise and constructive criticism when necessary.
Maintained a school-wide culture of respect, and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports as needed through character building.
Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance at all physical education classes.
Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order.
Adhered to applicable state standards and benchmarks.
Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, administrators, coaches, nurses, behavior specialists, and other stakeholders involved in my students' success.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Human Relations
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And Psychology
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
05-1990
Skills
Curriculum development
Classroom management
Safety protocols
Student engagement
Behavioral interventions
Team collaboration
Differentiated instruction
Communication strategies
Event organization
Positive reinforcement
Problem-solving skills
Relationship building
Instructional strategies
Fitness assessment
Sports coaching
Special needs support
Group instruction
Lesson planning
Emergency response
Assessment strategies
Coaching and mentoring
Behavior modeling
Accomplishments
Regional Coach of the Year- Track and Field 2003
Back to Back State Championship in Track and Field at Peoria High School 2003 & 2004
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PE Teacher
PUSD_ Sunset Heights Elementary
07.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling Human Relations
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education And Psychology