David Graham
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet district and school goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching - K-6th PE
Franklin and Gateway Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students, parents, and staff.
- Developed and implemented interactive lesson plans that increased student engagement and improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Focused on physical health, movement skills, and social-emotional growth
- Executed ACP lessons to increase physical movement and integrate unassisted PE
- Emphasized relationship building in culturally diverse settings.
Student Teaching - 8th Grade Health and PE
Pound Middle School
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Developed lesson plans focusing on Drugs and Medication in Health
- Conducted lessons for in-person and remote learning
- Adapted learning materials to meet individual student goals
- Encouraged critical thinking and exploration in lessons
- Assisted in teaching PE for lifelong exercise and personal health.
Student Teaching - K-5 PE
Fredstrom Elementary School
01.2021
- Taught Physical Education to diverse grade levels
- Developed unit and lesson plans emphasizing striking activities
- Adapted exercises for students with physical impairments
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices in changing societal contexts.
Track Coach
Pound Middle School
01.2021
- Introduced a new throwing system for the track team
- Emphasized safe and effective throwing techniques
- Elevated practice standards and student attitudes
- Developed new training systems focusing on technical skills.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Pound Middle School
01.2021
- Implemented new offensive and defensive strategies
- Mediated team conflicts and taught basketball fundamentals
- Emphasized teamwork through cooperative drills.
Education
K-12 Health and PE
B.S. K-12 Health and Physical Education -
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE01.2021
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
- Excellent Communication
- Data Entry
Affiliations
- Nebraska Wesleyan University Football - Varsity Letterman (2016-2018)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University Track - Varsity Letterman (2018-2020)
- Black & Gold Academic Scholarship (2016-2021)
- NWU Achievement Scholarship (2016-2021)
Languages
English - Native Language
Related Experience
- Pound Middle School, Lincoln, NE, Track Coach, 2021, Introduced a new throwing system for the track team., Emphasized safe and effective throwing techniques., Elevated practice standards and student attitudes., Developed new training systems focusing on technical skills.
- Pound Middle School, Lincoln, NE, Assistant Basketball Coach, 2021, Implemented new offensive and defensive strategies., Mediated team conflicts and taught basketball fundamentals., Emphasized teamwork through cooperative drills.
Timeline
Teaching - K-6th PE
Franklin and Gateway Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Student Teaching - 8th Grade Health and PE
Pound Middle School
01.2021 - 03.2021
Student Teaching - K-5 PE
Fredstrom Elementary School
01.2021
Track Coach
Pound Middle School
01.2021
Assistant Basketball Coach
Pound Middle School
01.2021
K-12 Health and PE
B.S. K-12 Health and Physical Education -
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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