Hi, I’m
Nicholas Spencer
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
A proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, I have a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to the growth of the organization.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
16
Years of Leading Professional Development
Work History
SHAPE America
Teacher of Teachers Trainer
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Custom full-day or half-day training curated to the school district's needs.
Pine Lane Elementary School
Physical Education Teacher
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed student physical literacy levels and adjusted learning outcomes according to student data.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres and supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Consistently worked to create unique experiences to aid students' development of physical literacy.
Douglas County School District
Curriculum Counsel - Physical Education
08.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Collaborated to determine Priority Learning Outcomes in Physical Education for elementary grades using the 2020 Colorado State standards.
- Contributed to the development of comprehensive grade level units of study that utilize a scope and sequence of skill development encompassing the 2020 Colorado State Standards.
- Coordinated successfully current professional development programs for elementary staff.
Grant Ranch K-8 School
Physical Education Teacher
08.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Assessed student physical literacy levels and adjusted learning outcomes according to student data.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Denver Public Schools
Regional Team Specialist
06.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Co-Created a Unit of Study in collaboration with a community partner for middle school level aligning with the Colorado and the Society of Health and Physical Education America standards.
- Contributed to the development of comprehensive grade level units of study that utilize a scope and sequence of skill development encompassing the Colorado State Standards.
- Coordinated successfully current professional development programs for elementary staff.
- Co-Developed Student Learning Outcomes for elementary PE teachers that encompassed assessments to track cognitive students growth.
Aurora Public Schools
Elementary Physical Education Co-Teacher Leader
08.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Developed and delivered various training courses for staff's on-going education needs.
- Used iDoceo and Google Suite to create, organize, and maintain training teaching and grading materials.
- Co-created and facilitated research-backed professional development for full-day sessions.
Wheeling IB World School
Physical Education Teacher
08.2013 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Created Physical Education IB PYP Planners.
- Assessed student physical literacy levels and adjusted learning outcomes according to student data.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities especially with the center based program. Sever Specials Needs and Affective Needs.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Sheridan Middle School
Head, Boys Basketball Coach
10.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Sheridan Middle School
Head, Girls Basketball Coach
10.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Sheridan Middle School
Physical Education Teacher
08.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Assessed student physical literacy levels and adjusted learning outcomes according to student data.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Supervise boys locker rooms.
Fox Creek Elementary
Physical Education Teacher
08.2009 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Assessed student physical literacy levels and adjusted learning outcomes according to student data.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Education
Western Governors UniversityUtah
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
04-2025
University of Colorado DenverDenver, CO
Language Development Education Certification
11.2016
Metropolitan State College of DenverDenver, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts from Human Performance and Sport, K-12 Education
12.2008
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring teachers to enhance classroom management and student engagement
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, including student discipline, teacher evaluations, and parent meetings
- Proficiency in implementing positive behavior support strategies
- Strong collaboration skills to work with teachers, support staff, and community stakeholder
- Commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming school environment
- Fair and consistent discipline practices that align with school and district policies
- Ability to build strong relationships with students to promote a safe and respectful learning environment
Accomplishments
- Created and implemented a School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support framework.
- Curriculum Design - Codesigned and developed a unit of study in partnership with a national stakeholder encompassing national and state level lesson plans that included assessments, rubrics and resources.
- Co-developed the priority learning outcomes for elementary physical education in Douglas County School District.
- Technology Integration - Planned and facilitated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
- Designed and conducted professional development workshops for Denver Public Schools physical education staff in January, 2016, 2017, & 2018.
- Current Board Member/Director for The P.L.A.Y. Education Cooperation.
- Previous Board Member for SHAPE Colorado
- Advocated for Physical Education with Colorado Senators and Representatives in Washington DC on Capital Hill.
Certification
- Principle Certification K-12 - Colorado Department of Education. Expected July 2025
- Physical Education Teacher Certification K-12 - Colorado Department of Education.
- Health Education Teacher Certification K-12 - Colorado Department of Education.
- First Aid/CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed Certification K-12 – American Red Cross.
Affiliations
- The P.L.A.Y. Education Cooperation
- SHAPE America
- SHAPE Colorado
- American Association of Educators
Timeline
Teacher of Teachers Trainer
SHAPE America
08.2024 - Current
Curriculum Counsel - Physical Education
Douglas County School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Physical Education Teacher
Pine Lane Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Grant Ranch K-8 School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Regional Team Specialist
Denver Public Schools
06.2017 - 06.2018
Elementary Physical Education Co-Teacher Leader
Aurora Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2017
Physical Education Teacher
Wheeling IB World School
08.2013 - 06.2017
Head, Boys Basketball Coach
Sheridan Middle School
10.2012 - 05.2013
Head, Girls Basketball Coach
Sheridan Middle School
10.2012 - 05.2013
Physical Education Teacher
Fox Creek Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2012
Physical Education Teacher
Sheridan Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2012
Western Governors University
Master of Science from Educational Leadership
University of Colorado Denver
Language Development Education Certification
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Bachelor of Arts from Human Performance and Sport, K-12 Education
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