Education Teacher Physical
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Brandon Banks
Professional Summary
A hardworking, dedicated educator with a background in improving student performance by differentiating instruction and planning based on their needs. Focused and eager to work promote quality education practices while ensuring the best resources for children to succeed from all walks of life.
Primary and Intermediate Practicum Work
- Learned about implementing choice into my instruction
- Experience using small group instruction
- Created tests and other assessments to measure students' understanding for every content area
-Learned how to implement more inquiry-based instruction for science and math
- Learned how to integrate two or more content areas into one lesson
-Built my understanding of how to build rapport with students and cooperating teachers.
Pre-Clinical Work
- 3 years of working collaboratively with fellow teachers on instruction
- Created and taught lesson plans
- Differentiated lessons for all students
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Use of accommodations and modifications when appropriate
- Work with Fountas and Pinnell RTI interventions to determine reading levels for students
- Participated in PLC meetings to work on planning and instruction strategies
- Experienced with grading papers.
- Experienced with collaborating with Parents of students
- Assisted and lead parent-teacher conferences..
Work History
**********@*****.***
617 East End Ave., Hillside, Illinois
60162
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Skills
● Curriculum Development
● Excels at collaborative situations
● Growth mindset approach
● Data driven instruction
● Practice with using RTI interventions
Education
2019
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
Bachelor of Science: Elementary
Education, Minor In Mathematics
Achieved my bachelors in Elementary
Education while minoring in mathematics.
06/2021
The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology
Los Angeles, CA
Health Education Certification: School
Psychology
Received 18 credit hours for Health
Education certification
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Relevant Coursework Completed:
Counseling, 504/IEP development and
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Hillside School - Physical Education Teacher
Hillside, IL
08/2023 - Current
Hillside School - 7th Grade Boys/Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach Hillside, IL
08/2023 - Current
Bellwood School District 88 - Physical Education Teacher Bellwood, IL
08/2022 - Current
Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
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Developed individualized fitness programs for students, improving overall physical health and wellness.
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Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons that incorporated physical education concepts into other subject areas.
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Mentored new teachers in the implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
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Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
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Regularly assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data-driven methods to adjust instruction accordingly.
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Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
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Improved team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
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Mentored junior varsity basketball players, enhancing their skills and fostering a strong work ethic.
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Fostered a positive team environment, promoting collaboration and sportsmanship among players.
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Assisted in organizing and managing practice sessions to ensure optimal player development.
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Implemented strength and conditioning programs tailored to individual player needs for improved physical performance.
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Coordinated travel arrangements for away games, ensuring timely arrival and departure for all team members.
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Established clear expectations for player behavior both on and off the court, upholding high standards of conduct within the program.
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Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
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Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
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Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
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● Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness. Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
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04/2023
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
Master's in Education W/ Sports
Leadership
With this master's program I have been
taught the core pillars of athletic
administration. I have completed
coursework concerning the duties and
expectations associated with being an
athletic director. Plan
creation/implementation, fund raising,
budgeting, hiring, equity, proposal write-
ups, and presentation deliverance are a
few of the topics I have studied and
practiced in my coursework.
implementation.
Bellwood School District 88 - JV Boys Basketball Coach Bellwood, IL
09/2022 - 02/2023
Gower West Elementary - Physical Education Teacher 08/2021 - 06/2022
Berkeley 87 School District - Elementary School Teacher 08/2019 - 08/2021
Junior Achievement Of The Upper Midwest Inc. - Junior Achievement Volunteer
08/2015 - 12/2015
Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
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● Planned and executed special afterschool athletic programs and events.
● Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
● Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field. Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
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Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
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Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
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Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
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Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
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● Planned and executed special sports related programs and events. Developed lessons to daily assess students progression according to age appropriate state standards.
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Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
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Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
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● Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results Worked 2 years as a district-wide substitute for Berkeley School District 87
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● Worked collaboratively with teachers across grades Pre-K - 8th Grade Experience working successfully with different personalities including co-workers, students, and parents
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Developed curriculum for Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies for grades K-7th.
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Completed training and development sessions to maximize effectiveness as a teacher
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● Tutored 15 students in Social Studies and Economics
● Planning for and assessing lessons for those 15 students Hillside Baseball - Head Baseball Coach
03/2012 - 05/2015
Collaborating with classroom teacher to provide supports for students with needs in the classroom
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Taught students concepts related to counting money, importance of voting and mapping skills
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● Coached for 3 years with kids ages 12-13
Created successful programs to increase athlete skill, strength and agility
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Ensured all equipment was in optimal operating condition and instructed athletes on proper use
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Promoted a safe and interactive environment for athletes and assistant coaches
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● Worked with parents on exercise and dieting schedules for our athletes Activities
- Coaching basketball and baseball
- Tutoring
- Volunteer work with Feed My Starving Children
- I enjoy reading and writing about sports
- I engage in daily exercise
Affiliations
● National Association of School Psychologists, member, 2020-present References
Co-worker, **********@**********.***, 773-***-**** Former Principal, 224-***-****
Dean of Students, *******@**********.***/**********@*****.***
● Katie Rhebergen
● Sandi Johnson
● Jonathan Baymon
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