I am currently in the search for a full time teaching position in the area of Physical Education. I am certified in grades PrK-12 and have student very strong experience with students managing disabilities (physical & mental), minority demographics, and gifted & talented students. I have a passion for teaching young people and coaching sports. I have completed over 180 hours of field experience at S.T.E.M., inner city, rural and other various types of school districts including academy schools. I completed my student teaching at Alliance City Schools (Alliance, Ohio) at both the elementary and middle school levels and have been a 7th-8th grade football coach since 2002. Through all of my student teaching and field experience I have truly enjoyed the time I have spent with my students. I have experience with students requiring special education as well as with gifted and talented students who are in leadership programs. I feel that it is so important to have lesson plans that meet students on their level in the field of Physical Education while meeting the state adopted common core standards. I have gained incredible experiences in Adapted P.E. where I have been able to work closely with students who are overcoming amazing obstacles and are focusing on their abilities instead of their disabilities. I am also very excited to work with the demographics that different schools provide. I feel that leaders are not born but molded by those influencing them throughout their lives and I have found this concept of character development to be a true passion of mine!