August 2002 to Current

August 2001 to August 2002

2007

2001

Jennifer Hodges

SummaryDedicated teacher with excellent communication skills and strong leadership qualities. Committed toenhancing every students' physical, mental, and social/emotional well-being. Attentive to details and to theneeds of a variety of students.

HighlightsDeveloped Physical Education CurriculumDeveloped own Health CurriculumTeam LeaderInitiated Coding ClubUnion PresidentCreated intense intramurals programCoached students onto success

Coordinator of Outdoor Education ProgramCertified in Gifted EducationLead Physical Education Teacher for 14 yearsCoached multiple sportsEngaged entire school in service projects for2015/2016 school yearMentor

AccomplishmentsGoal Setting - Established clear objectives for all lessons/projects and communicated with students,achieving a total understanding of grading rubric and overall class expectations.Technology Integration - Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevantcomputer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.Parent Communication - Regularly met with parents to discuss student issues. Utilized apps to bettercommunicate with parents effectively.Creative Lesson Planning - Motivated students to engage in course by consistently varying activities.

Experience

Physical Education and Health/Wellness TeacherBrookfield, IL

Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.Developed Health Education curriculum for 6th grade students.Attended a variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals and engaginglearning activities.Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques fromparents and faculty.Increased interested and involvement in outdoor education.Developed exciting and much needed coding club for students.Excellent rated evaluations for numerous years.

Physical Education TeacherPosen, IL

Implemented strong program with increased parental interest.Created new summer program for the children.Initiated Field Days at all schools instructed at.

EducationFlorida State UniversityMaster of Science: Physical EducationTallahassee, FL, USAPhysical Education

Ball State UniversityBachelor of Science: Physical EducationMuncie, IN, USAPhysical Education

3170 N. Sheridan Road Apt. 410, Chicago, IL 60657 - 7734544075 (C) - hodgesj072@yahoo.com