Jennifer Heelis
St. Stephen,Canada
Summary
Energetic Physical Education Teacher highly effective at motivating students to achieve full potential. Brings 18 years of experience as educator and athletic director. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialist to meet individual student and school athletic needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Milltown Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons, activities and outdoor learning to cover all required course material.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades and participation for 25 students.
Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Fundy Middle And High School
09.2008 - 06.2022
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Maintained school fields, gymnasium, and athletic budget.
International Baccalaureate Mathematics Teacher
Lyford Cay International School
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Utilized mathematical applications and problem-solving techniques to teach advanced topics in mathematics.
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Fundy Middle And High School
02.2005 - 06.2007
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
Education
Master of Education - Physical Education And Coaching
University of Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia10.2012
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education, and Biology, Mathematics, and Health
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick02.2005
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinsiology
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick05.2004
Skills
- NCCP Certified Coach
- NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
- NCCP Making Head Way Concussion Training
- Soccer and Volleyball Certified Official
- International Baccalaureate Mathematics Level Two Certiticate
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Accomplishments
- Received District Physical Education Teacher of the year award 2020-2021.
- Received Branch Excellence Award 2018-2019.
- Oversaw physical education and athletic program covering 500+ students.
- Supervised team of over 30+ school and community coaches.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of a schoolwide athletic program.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Milltown Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Fundy Middle And High School
09.2008 - 06.2022
International Baccalaureate Mathematics Teacher
Lyford Cay International School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Fundy Middle And High School
02.2005 - 06.2007
Master of Education - Physical Education And Coaching
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education, and Biology, Mathematics, and Health
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Kinesiology - Kinsiology
University of New Brunswick
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