Joshua Flores
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Innovative Physical Education Teacher highly effective at motivating students to achieve full potential. Brings fifteen years of experience as Educator and Student Council Advisor. Excellent physical condition and desire to help others. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Physical Education Teacher
Falcon School District 49
2011.07 - Current
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Mentored three new teachers in implementation of effective classroom management strategies, fostering positive learning environments.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning cross-curricular units that integrated physical education themes into core subject areas, enhancing overall educational experience.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
Student Council Advisor
Falcon School District 49
2017.07 - Current
- Organized engaging team-building exercises that strengthened relationships among council members while honing leadership abilities.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Facilitated partnerships with local businesses to support fundraising efforts for school programs and extracurricular activities.
- Championed student voices by ensuring that their concerns were heard and addressed by school administration, fostering a sense of unity within our community.
- Organized successful school dances, including securing venues, promoting ticket sales, and overseeing event logistics.
- Managed budgets for all Student Council functions, ensuring responsible allocation of funds to necessary projects and events.
Physical Education Teache
Estes Park School District R-3
2009.05 - 2011.06
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring all equipment was properly maintained for safe use during class activities.
- Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established high expectations for all students, fostering inclusive environment where everyone felt valued and supported.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Health Promotion And Recreation
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO05.2009
Skills
- Career advising
- Lectures and Discussions
- Cultural Competency
- Student Recruitment
- Staff Supervision
- Student Performance Evaluations
Affiliations
- Pike Peak Wrestling Officials Association President
- CHSAA Wrestling official certified since 1995
GolfIng, Fishing, Camping
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife of 30 years. Where we enjoy playing golf, camping and fishing with our grandson and our extended family.
Timeline
Student Council Advisor
Falcon School District 49
2017.07 - Current
High School Physical Education Teacher
Falcon School District 49
2011.07 - Current
Physical Education Teache
Estes Park School District R-3
2009.05 - 2011.06
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Health Promotion And Recreation
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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