Memphis City Schools/Shelby County Schools
Biology, Physical Science, and Physical Education Teacher
Performed duties of an instructional team member, which included developing and implementing a standard based, student-centered project based curriculum, assessed student performance frequently and objectively; facilitated parent/teacher conferences; explicitly stated each student’s progress, both educationally and socially, through quarterly reports and phone calls to parents; advocated, nurtured, and sustained a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and professional growth; utilized performance- based assessment strategies including student e-portfolios.
· Level 5 Teacher (Highest level attainable)
· Served as Lead Teacher/Department Chair 2006-present.
· Introduced the use of Heart Rate Monitors to the physical education classroom.
· Instituted the use of Flipped Lessons in the physical education classroom. (www.physicallyeducated.com)
· Planned for and guided the learning process to help students achieve program objectives.
· Maintained a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
· Implemented useful diagnostics and progress assessment measures using the latest technology.
· Selected and used effective instructional methods and learning materials.
· Maintained open lines of communication with parents/guardians and students.
· Engaged in professional growth activities.
· Instituted the use of teacher websites into the physical education program.
· Sought out and received grants to introduce Nintendo Wii into the physical education program.
· Created instructional strategies and procedures to effectively integrate the use of Nintendo Wii into the
existing physical education curriculum.
· Level 5 Teacher (Highest level attainable)
· Served as Lead Teacher/Department Chair 2006-present.
· Introduced the use of Heart Rate Monitors to the physical education classroom.
· Instituted the use of Flipped Lessons in the physical education classroom. (www.physicallyeducated.com)
· Planned for and guided the learning process to help students achieve program objectives.
· Maintained a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
· Implemented useful diagnostics and progress assessment measures using the latest technology.
· Selected and used effective instructional methods and learning materials.
· Maintained open lines of communication with parents/guardians and students.
· Engaged in professional growth activities.
· Instituted the use of teacher websites into the physical education program.
· Sought out and received grants to introduce Nintendo Wii into the physical education program.
· Created instructional strategies and procedures to effectively integrate the use of Nintendo Wii into the
existing physical education curriculum.
Curriculum Writing Committee 2009
Completely overhauled the Fitness & Conditioning I & II curriculum according to NCATE and NASPE standards
Textbook Adoption Committee 2007
Committee chair for the adoption of the Lifetime Wellness textbook for Memphis City Schools
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