Medina Skenderi
Addison
Summary
Highly motivated PE teacher dedicated to inspiring students to reach their full potential. Skilled in designing engaging and student-centered lessons and activities that promote active participation and learning. Committed to fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere to ensure the overall well-being and development of all students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Plato Academy
01.2019 - Current
- Create and implement daily lesson plans for students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade
- Communicate to teachers, administrators, and parents weekly about students' progress
- Modify and adjust lessons for day to day changes and obstacles
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
Physical Education Teacher
Community Consolidated District 62
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed engaging physical education lessons and activities to elementary school students
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Collaborated with school counselors to integrate social-emotional learning into physical education
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Facilitate remote PE sessions using digital platforms and tools
Customer Service Representative
Chicago Athletic Clubs
07.2020 - 07.2023
- Establish a welcoming environment in person and on the phone
- Field incoming phone calls and prospects
- Communicate between different departments and be a liaison for members
- Answer member questions both in club and via phone
- Update member personal and billing information
- Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
Basketball and Volleyball Coach
Sacred Heart School
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Created daily practice plans that focused on skills and drills to enhance each players ability
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
- Coached athletes from 4th grade to 8th grade
- Won two league championships in 2 years
- Coached 8th grade basketball team to Junior NBA All Star Tournament
Basketball Coach
MCC Academy
08.2014 - 12.2018
- Coached the middle school varsity girls basketball team to regional championship two years in a row
- Trained athletes weekly
Education
Bachelors in Arts - Physical Education with Professional Educator License
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2022
Associate in Arts -
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.2019
Skills
- Google Applications: Classroom, Drive, Forms, Slides, Sheets
- Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- MagicSchool AI
- Canva
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Refereeing and coaching
- Motor skills development
- Equipment management
Volunteer Extracurricular Activities
- Student Volunteer, Health Sciences and Physical Education (HSPE) Student Organization - NEIU, Chicago, IL, 09/01/19, 05/31/22, Volunteer at events happening during the year including student organization fair, international day, and the IAHPERD conference.
- Student Athlete, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL, NJCAA Division 2 women's soccer and basketball athlete, 2 time recipient Excel/Leadership Scholarship Award recipient
- Community Volunteer, Muslim Education Center (MEC), Morton Grove, IL, 09/01/16, 05/31/19, Attend weekly meetings to plan youth community activities, Organize and lead various activities for middle and high school youth
- Volunteer Referee, American Youth Soccer Organization, Morton Grove, IL, 09/01/14, 05/31/17, Officiate youth soccer games, Record and report game statistics
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
Community Consolidated District 62
08.2022 - 06.2024
Customer Service Representative
Chicago Athletic Clubs
07.2020 - 07.2023
Basketball and Volleyball Coach
Sacred Heart School
10.2019 - 05.2022
Physical Education Teacher
Plato Academy
01.2019 - Current
Basketball Coach
MCC Academy
08.2014 - 12.2018
Associate in Arts -
Oakton Community College
Bachelors in Arts - Physical Education with Professional Educator License
Northeastern Illinois University
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