• Enhanced the learning of culturally diverse students by providing the students a safe and structured learning environment.• Developed Competency and Project Based learning units in block schedule format with non-traditional grading• Differentiated lessons to all levels of student development including students with special needs, English Language Learners, and class sizes of 40+ students, while including content that is relatable to the students’ diverse cultural background and the… Show more • Enhanced the learning of culturally diverse students by providing the students a safe and structured learning environment.• Developed Competency and Project Based learning units in block schedule format with non-traditional grading• Differentiated lessons to all levels of student development including students with special needs, English Language Learners, and class sizes of 40+ students, while including content that is relatable to the students’ diverse cultural background and the community • Integrated technology, goal setting and personal fitness routines into daily Health and Physical Education lessons• Consistently instructed multiple classes simultaneously for a variety of units such as football, soccer, fitness, volleyball and basketball Show less

• Awarded SWSC Head Coach of the year: 2015-2016 Girls Gymnastics, SWSC Assistant Coach of the year: 2014-2015 Boys Gymnastics, SWSC Head Coach of the year: 2013-2014 (I was Lincoln-Way Boys coach this year), 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 (Tie) - Boys Gymnastics• Developed and trained over 100 gymnasts of various skill levels, including six sectional qualifiers, seven State qualifiers, and one National qualifier

• Hired for three durations of Long-Term Maternity Substitute instruction, which included fifteen classes covering Health, Physical Fitness, Fitness and Nutrition and Water Safety Instruction. • One of the only substitute teachers in district qualified in Water Safety Instruction resulting in frequently covering aquatic classes.• Maintained structured class setting and productive learning environment applying previous held classroom expectations with regard to instruction and… Show more • Hired for three durations of Long-Term Maternity Substitute instruction, which included fifteen classes covering Health, Physical Fitness, Fitness and Nutrition and Water Safety Instruction. • One of the only substitute teachers in district qualified in Water Safety Instruction resulting in frequently covering aquatic classes.• Maintained structured class setting and productive learning environment applying previous held classroom expectations with regard to instruction and discipline. Show less

• Successfully created and implemented a nine-week curriculum that assessed, instructed, and developed individual growth in swimming and water safety • Incorporated cooperative, competitive, and fitness focused activities into the curriculum• Modified daily aquatics activities to address the needs of students with disabilities to help them reach their highest potential through the use of unique teaching strategies • Collaborated with all physical education teachers, the department… Show more • Successfully created and implemented a nine-week curriculum that assessed, instructed, and developed individual growth in swimming and water safety • Incorporated cooperative, competitive, and fitness focused activities into the curriculum• Modified daily aquatics activities to address the needs of students with disabilities to help them reach their highest potential through the use of unique teaching strategies • Collaborated with all physical education teachers, the department chair, and aquatics director to enhance the aquatics program for all classes including freshmen and sophomore swimming, fitness for life, strength and conditioning, lifeguarding, and pre-school swimming• Facilitated small group life-saving practical’s for lifeguarding students Show less