Selena Winstead
Fremont
Summary
Energetic and dedicated Physical Education teacher with 9 years of coaching experience and 3 years of teaching. Passionate about creating inclusive environments that promote physical, social, and emotional development. Successful at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement. Eager to help students reach their potential inside and outside of the classroom.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Intern
James Logan High School
Union City, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Deliver inclusive and engaging lessons
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learning needs
- Assess student learning and reflect on teaching to inform future lesson plans
- Collaborate with staff to help students reach learning objectives
- Foster a safe, positive, and respectful environment for all students
- Implementation of behavior management strategies resulting in improved self-regulation and participation among students
Water Polo Coach
James Logan High School
Union City, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Design inclusive practice plans for varied abilities
- Build team culture focused on sportsmanship and integrity
- Assess student growth and adjust coaching strategies accordingly
- Communicate with players and families regularly
- Support academic success alongside athletic goals
- Foster a physically and emotionally safe environment that is inclusive of all student-athletes
- NCS Division 2 Runner-Ups, 2024
Coach, Club Manager
SoAC Water Polo Club
Union City, CA
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Prepare practice plans that help students progress their skills
- Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for students to work towards common goals
- Assess students' personal growth
- Build positive relationships with the community of the city and club
- Selected to coach at the USA Olympic Training Center in Colorado
- 16U Girls' Qualified for the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics Championship Division, 2019
- 16U Girls' Champions of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics Bronze Division, 2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
CSU East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2023
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Positive Role Modeling
- Effective Communication
- Inclusive Culture Building
- Team Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Organizational Skills
- Learning & Adapting Strategies
Certification
- CPR, AED & First Aid
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Concussion in Sports
- Safety Training for Swim Coaches
- CA Teacher Credential (May 2025)
Timeline
Teacher Intern
James Logan High School
08.2023 - Current
Water Polo Coach
James Logan High School
08.2016 - Current
Coach, Club Manager
SoAC Water Polo Club
08.2016 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
CSU East Bay