High School Teacher

JAMES WACKER (WALKER)

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Spokane, WA 99212

Email: *********@*****.***

MISSION STATEMENT

Dedicated, resourceful, and innovative instructor

Supports colleagues and administration

Creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and open communication

Encourages socialization, sportsmanship, and team spirit

Motivates students to make life long learning an enjoyable part of student’s lives

Helps students change marginal grades into good grades

EXPERIENCE

HS Boy’s Basketball Coach and Substitute Teacher 2011-present

West Valley School District

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach.

Substitute teacher in the Physical Education Dept. and where needed.

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST, SKILS-KIN 2010-2011

Worked as an employment specialist, helping teach people with disabilities job skills so

they can seek gainful employment.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT, POST FALLS, ID

2009-2010

Taught a variety of classes such as; American History, 7th Grade, High School Math,

Elementary self-contained, and Physical Education k-12 ect.

K-7 PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER, POTLATCH SCHOOL DISTRICT,

POTLATCH ID 2008-2009

Given a one-year contract to design and implement an Elementary PE Program

Developed Elementary Physical Education program: Kindergarten through Grade 7

Designed curriculum that incorporates loco motor skills, hand/eye coordination, spatial

awareness, and rhythms

Healthy lifestyles and eating habits

Taught basic game fundamentals, sportsmanship, and teamwork

Created progression schedules to build on existing skills

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT, POST FALLS ID,

2007-2008

Instructed a variety of subject matter 7-12 grade levels

MASTERS PROGRAM, EWU, CHENEY, WA 2005-2006

Enrolled and taught undergraduate classes in Physical Education including golf and

basketball, Masters Program in Physical Education

TEACHER, LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SPANGLE, WA 1998-2004

Taught U.S. History, Current World Problems, Beginning High School Math, Jr. High

Math and Physical Education

Member of Safety Committee

Coached boys high school basketball team

TEACHER, ACH SCHOOL DISTRICT, HARTLINE, WA 1992-1998

Taught K-12 Physical Education, Jr. High Math and Spelling

Coached Boys High School Basketball program

Directed after school golf program

Directed Spring Fling Basketball Tournament fundraiser

Directed Golf Tournament fundraiser

TEACHER, FREEMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT, ROCKFORD, WA 1985-1992

Taught K-8 Physical Education, Jr. High Reading and Spelling

Coached High School Football, Jr. High Football, High School Boys Basketball, and Jr.

High Basketball

TEACHER, BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT, BRIDGEPORT, WA 1984-1985

Taught U.S. History, Government, and K-8 Physical Education

Coached High School Boys Basketball and High School Football

TEACHER, COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, HUNTERS, WA 1981-1984

Taught self-contained 6th Grade

Coached High School Boys Basketball, High School Football, Jr. High and High School

Track

EDUCATION

EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, CHENEY, WA (BA/ED 1980)

REFERENCES

Wayne McKnight, AD, West Valley SD

Dena Mulkin, Supervisor, Skils-Kin

Aaron Fletcher, Principal, Liberty SD

Jamie Nilles, Athletic Director WV SD

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