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Chanice Michowski

Rockton

Summary

Educational professional driven to create an environment that promotes hands-on learning for children at all stages of the learning process. Passionate believer in the power of utilizing the P.E. curriculum as a tool for teaching leadership, collaboration and perseverance. Always focusing on where students can grow towards rather than assigning them each a ceiling.

Primary Adaptive PE instructor for Middle and High School age students. Responsible to implementing and maintaining an engaging developing appropriate PE curriculum.

Encouraging and safety-focused Driving Instructor with a passion for helping students to become safe, confident and knowledgeable drivers.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

High School P.E. Teacher (EAST)

Rps205
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Designed and implemented engaging physical education curricula for diverse student populations.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment that promoted teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, identifying areas for improvement in physical fitness skills.
  • Collaborated with faculty to integrate health and wellness initiatives within school programs.

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Rps 205
08.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented individualized physical education programs for students with diverse needs.
  • Assessed student progress using tailored evaluation methods to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Organized inclusive sports events promoting teamwork and social interaction among students.
  • Promoted inclusion in physical education classes, ensuring all students had equal opportunities to participate and succeed.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively through positive reinforcement strategies tailored specifically towards individuals'' unique needs and challenges.

Driver's Education Instructor

Rps205
12.2024 - Current

Behind the Wheel Instructor.

  • Instructed students on safe driving practices, traffic laws, and defensive driving techniques.
  • Assessed student progress through evaluations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Enhanced student preparedness for common roadway challenges by incorporating real-world examples and discussing potential solutions during lessons.
  • Evaluated learner progress through regular assessments, ensuring mastery of essential driving concepts and techniques.

Middle School PE Teacher (West Middle School)

Rockford #205
08.2023 - 06.2024

Junior High School PE Instructor (RESA)

Rockford #205
08.2018 - 06.2023

Adaptive PE Teacher for Visually Impaired Program

SASED
07.2017 - 06.2018

Middle School PE instructor

Rockford #205
08.2016 - 06.2017

Adaptive PE Instructor (WILSON ASPIRE)

Rockford District #205
07.2013 - 06.2016
  • Primary Adaptive PE Instructor for middle school through high school age students at Wilson ASPIRE school. Solely responsible for creating and maintaining an engaging and developmentally appropriate PE curriculum.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Evaluated student progress through assessments and provided constructive feedback.
  • Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and improve engagement.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.

K-4 PE Instructor

Prairie Hill District #133
08.2007 - 06.2009

Education

Master of Science - Health And Wellness

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education K-12

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
01.1991

No Degree - LBS1 Endorsement

Rockford University
Rockford, IL
06-2015

No Degree - Endorsement Driver's Education

University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL
11-2024

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • LBS1 certified
  • Strong communicator
  • CPI trained
  • Experience working with children all along the educational continuum
  • Ability to utilize PE curriculum as a cross curricular vehicle for collaboration and leadership skill building
  • SPED experience that allows for strong and consistent differentiation layers to my instructional practice
  • Consistently able to connect with building staff on behalf of working with the whole child
  • Driver education curriculum
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Individualized instruction
  • Adaptive teaching strategies
  • Teamwork promotion

Accomplishments

  • Managed classes of up to 40 students
  • Created and maintained PE programming that was goal oriented and focused on collaboration and team work.
  • Worked diligently to create and cultivate a creative and challenging curriculum for visually impaired students from grades Pre-K through High School.
  • Helped to cultivate and maintain a junior high and high school appropriate curriculum that focused on teamwork, collaboration and focused goal setting for all of my students

Timeline

Driver's Education Instructor

Rps205
12.2024 - Current

High School P.E. Teacher (EAST)

Rps205
08.2024 - 06.2025

Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

Rps 205
08.2024 - Current

Middle School PE Teacher (West Middle School)

Rockford #205
08.2023 - 06.2024

Junior High School PE Instructor (RESA)

Rockford #205
08.2018 - 06.2023

Adaptive PE Teacher for Visually Impaired Program

SASED
07.2017 - 06.2018

Middle School PE instructor

Rockford #205
08.2016 - 06.2017

Adaptive PE Instructor (WILSON ASPIRE)

Rockford District #205
07.2013 - 06.2016

K-4 PE Instructor

Prairie Hill District #133
08.2007 - 06.2009

Master of Science - Health And Wellness

American College of Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education K-12

Western Illinois University

No Degree - LBS1 Endorsement

Rockford University

No Degree - Endorsement Driver's Education

University of St. Francis
Chanice Michowski