Walter Dodds
K-12 Health And Physical Education Teacher
Ankara
Summary
Hardworking Health and Physical Education Teacher highly effective at motivating students to achieve full potential. Brings over a decade of experience as an Educator and Mentor. Excellent leadership skills and the desire to help others.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
K-12 Health and Physical Education Teacher
Department Of Defense Education Activity
08.2017 - Current
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
6-12th Grade Health and Physical Education Teacher
Clinton Graceville Beardsley Public School District 2888
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
6-8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
Bemidji ISD 31
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
Education
Doctor of Health Science - Health Science And Leadership Track
University of The Pacific
Stockton, California 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Kinesiology Emphasis in Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois 08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Education-Teaching
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota 08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education-Teaching
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota 08.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Differentiated instruction
Group Instruction
Problem-solving skills
Relationship building
Technology integration
Educational research
Military Background
Served in the Marine Corps from 1998-2002 with an honorable discharge. Received the good conduct medal all four years of enlistment. Reached the rank of Corporal before my enlistment was complete.
Athletic Director and Coach
While employed at Bemidji ISD I was also an assistant wrestling coach and middle school football coach. At Clinton Graceville Beardsley ISD I was the school's Athletic Director. Currently at the Department of Defense Education Activity School in Ankara, Turkey I serve as the Athletic Director as well as the varsity coach for men's and women's soccer, basketball, and volleyball.
Timeline
Master of Science - Kinesiology Emphasis in Exercise Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
08.2020 - 08.2021
K-12 Health and Physical Education Teacher
Department Of Defense Education Activity
08.2017 - Current
6-12th Grade Health and Physical Education Teacher
Clinton Graceville Beardsley Public School District 2888
08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Health Education-Teaching
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2015 - 08.2016
6-8th Grade Physical Education Teacher
Bemidji ISD 31
08.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education-Teaching
Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2010 - 05.2014
Doctor of Health Science - Health Science And Leadership Track
University of The Pacific
04.2001 -