Physical Education Teacher
Resume:
Teresa Kessler
Henrico, VA 23233
adxoez@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Thirty years’ experience as an elementary physical education teacher. Although most of my experience is teaching physical education, I have written grants, organized activities for large groups, and coordinated activities for several different organizations. I have attention to detail, am very organized, and understand the importance of completing tasks before a deadline.
EMPLOYMENT
Physical Education Teacher August 2008 – December 2021
HENRICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RETIRED
HENRICO, VA
Taught physical education at Wilder Middle School for two years then transitioned to Lakeside
Elementary School for eleven years. Taught students the fundamentals in physical education and personal fitness. Wrote and received several grants to purchase new equipment for Lakeside Elementary School- Run for Something Better (national grant program), Sonic Lime-aides Grant Program, Lowes ($5,000 to build a new shed to store PE equipment) and Sports Backers Mini -grant program (Sports Backers of Richmond).
Planned and organized several programs for students to participate in throughout the year – Kid’s Heart Challenge (American Heart Association), Kid’s Challenge and Marathon Jr. (Sports Backers of Richmond), field day for 400- 500 students each year.
Teacher of the Year for Lakeside Elementary School (2014, 2016, 2019).
Sports Backers of Richmond Volunteer of the Year (2018).
Governor’s Silver Medal Award for Physical Education for Lakeside School (2016).
Awarded Active RVA School for Physical Education (2016 – 2020).
Physical Education Teacher August 2005 – May 2008
YATES MILL ELEMENTARY
RALEIGH, NC
Taught grades K through 5th grade physical education activities; worked with small
reading groups for 5th grade; implemented Jog Across North Carolina for 4th Grade
classes to integrate the Social Studies curriculum and fitness; started three jump rope
clubs for 4th and 5th grades with participation of over 70 students; involved entire school in
heart healthy activities during the month of February, concluding with Jump Rope for
Heart; started a Fit Squad for 5th graders based on curriculum provided by the Carolina
Panthers; implemented "Fitness and Character go Hand in Hand", a character
education program through physical education; participated in "First in Fitness" and
coached over 30 students from Yates Mill who attended a county-wide fitness competition;
introduced the 5th grade students to the PE Central Challenge; and partnered with NC
State Women's Basketball to provide opportunities for 4th and 5th grade girls to attend a
women's basketball game and participate in a county-wide basketball shoot-out.
In Spring, 2007, I applied for and received the Wake to Wellness Grant; a
$30,000 grant to implement programs and activities to improve student fitness
and target childhood obesity.
Physical Education Teacher August 2004 – December 2004
TARRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TARRANT, AL
Taught grades K - 4th the fundamentals of physical education. I had to resign at
Christmas break because our family moved to North Carolina due of my husband's job.
Physical Education Teacher August 2003 – May 2004
VESTAVIA HILLS WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216
Taught grades K - 3m the fundamentals of physical education for a one-year interim position.
Teacher August 2002 to May 2003
BROOKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
3449 OVERTON ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223
Taught 4-year-old class in church weekday education program.
Physical Education Teacher August 1997 to June 2002
HUNTERS BEND ELEMENTARY
2121 FIELDSTONE PARKWAY
FRANKLIN, TN 37069
(615) 599 - 9100
I coached a jump rope team of 40 students performing short and long rope skills. Our team performed at several elementary schools in Williamson County, the Galleria Mall, and at several high school and college basketball half-time shows.
I co-organized and implemented a "field day" (Keand one day and 3rd - 5th the next) with over 30 events for students to participate in for fun and to get wet. I also auditioned and organized a school-wide talent show for grades K - 2nd and 3rd - 5th for the afternoon of field day.
I served on the Building Leadership Team for Hunters Bend representing the special area teachers and chaired the Safe and Orderly Correlate team. Our team designed a new fire drill system, helped with cafeteria concerns, car rider and bus rider arrival and dismissal, and provided monthly safety inspections of the school building and playgrounds. I also served a textbook coordinator for grades K - 2 and served as a mentor for a fellow teacher.
Organized and implemented "Parent Participation Days" in our physical education classes - these were extremely successful, and we had over 350 parents participating with their children during a physical education class during the week. Parents have joined us at the circus (a unit on juggling, balance, and tumbling activities complete with our parachutes turned into the "Big Top" in the center of the gym), cyber bowling, and jump rope activities.
Taught grades K - 5th the fundamentals of physical education. There were two full-time physical education teachers with planning and teaching taking place as a team. Co-organized and implemented a runner's club for all interested students (this club met before school and trained for a race each Spring).
Physical Education Teacher August 1997 – June 1998
WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARY
326 STABLE ROAD
FRANKLIN, TN 37069
Taught grades K - 5th the fundamentals of physical education. This was a part-time position where I taught two- and one-half days a week and at Hunters Bend Elementary School two- and one-half days. I team-taught many classes and we introduced the students to a wide variety of sports and activities that would help them stay fit and active throughout their lives. I also taught a BIP class (Behavioral Intervention Program) of boys and girls, as well as a CDC class (Child Development Class - these were mainly preschool age children with some type of physical or mental disability). I helped plan and organize a "Winter Olympics" and "Field Day" at both schools and served on the Home-School Relations Correlate Team.
Physical Education Teacher August 1996 - July 1997
FRANKLIN FAMILY YMCA
501 SOUTH ROYAL OAKS BLVD. FRANKLIN, TN
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
Began a Physical Education program for home school children and for New Hope Academy, ages four to thirteen; taught children the basic fundamentals of physical education through basic skill work, lead-up games, and a wide variety of equipment and activities; incorporated "Kids Gym"
equipment (mats, moon walk, padded climbing, and rolling equipment) and swim days into the classes; began a circus troupe for children ages nine to thirteen which incorporated jump rope routines, juggling, building pyramids, balancing activities, and riding a unicycle.
Physical Education Teacher January 1994 - June 1996
MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
200 MCDOWELL AVENUE
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Taught grades K-6th the fundamentals of physical education; was able to team-teach many physical education classes; co-organized and implemented a school wide Blue/Gold Week (grade
level field days) including games, team games, relays, and track and field events; involved
students in "Jump Rope for the Heart" through "heart healthy" education and involvement in
rope jumping activities and raised over $10,000 for the American Heart Association; coordinated
and implemented after-school programs for girls including basketball and cheerleading clinics.
Physical Education Teacher August 1990 - June 1993
BRYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
Taught grades K-5 the fundamentals of physical education; organized a "circus troupe"
for students in grades 4 and 5. Incorporated balancing and juggling skills; organized a school-
wide "Beach Walk '93" to involve students and teachers in fitness walking; was instrumental
in raising over $5000 for physical education and supplies; involved entire school in "Field
Day" program each year; involved students in "Jump Rope for the Heart" each year; serve as
wellness contact person for the school; expanded program to include many new activities and
sports that students had not experienced; was responsible for ordering supplies and
operating the school store.
Physical Education Teacher August 1981 – June 1984
J. H. HOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CONYERS, GA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, K-12, with Teaching Certification 1981
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BOONE, NC
High School Diploma 1977
WADE HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL
GREENVILLE, SC
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