TARA SCOTT

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, & OUTDOOR AWARENESS

CONTACT PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Available upon request Qualified physical education, health, and outdoor awareness with 10 years of
experience. Proven ability to design and implement curriculum for all ages.
Dedicated to sharing my passion for physical activity and the outdoors  through
education. 

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION OUTDOOR AWARENESS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, & HEALTH TEACHER

Cherokee Middle School, Springfield Public Schools| 2018-Present
MASTER OF SCIENCE
 Planned and implemented lifetime outdoor activities for students.
 Education  Demonstrated flexibility while teaching three different courses in a year. 
Southwest Baptist University  Collaborated with team teacher in shared learning space.
2010
  LAUNCH VIRTUAL LEARNING, PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Springfield Public Schools| 2019-Present
Physical Education & Health  Communicated with parents weekly.
Southwest Baptist University  Created instructional videos for students.
2008  Troubleshooted technology issues.
 Graded student work and provided constructive feedback. 
GENERAL EDUCATION
San Bernardino Valley College ARCHERY COACH
San Bernardino, CA Cherokee Middle School| 2017-2019
2005  Organized practices and tournaments.
 Communicated with parents.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA  Participated in the inaugural season of SPS archery. 
Rialto High School  Team qualified for state all 3 years. 
Rialto, CA
2003 SOLUTIONS PROGRAM, LONG TERM SUSPENSION TEACHER
Study Alternative Center, Springfield Public Schools| 2017-2018
 Created lessons for at risk students.
KEY SKILLS  Supervised students who were on long term suspension. 
 Communicated with parents about their child's progress.
 Managed behavior issues.
Managing diverse needs  Individualized learning plans for all students.
 
Community partnerships IN SCHOOL SUSPENSION SUPERVISOR
  Cherokee Middle School, Springfield Public Schools | 2016-2017
Collaborate with colleagues  Supervised students who were removed from the regular academic setting
for behavior reasons.
Building relationships  Helped small groups of at-risk students who were behind in reading and
math. 
 Organized community volunteers. 
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, & OUTDOOR AWARENESS

ACHIEVEMENTS EXPERIENCE

ARCHERY STATE PE4 LIFE TEACHER & ARCHERY COACH

TOURNAMENT Cooper Elementary, Bentonville Public Schools |2011-2016
Cooper Elementary  Physical education team lead.
Bentonville Public Schools
 School leadership committee. 
2016
 Partnered with Xbox to create the first ever Kinect room.
 Implemented the PE4Life program which incorporates daily physical
ARCHERY STATE
TOURNAMENT education for all students. 
Cherokee Middle School  Implemented a bike program & bike safety course
Springfield Public Schools  Organized and coached competitive archery team.
2017-2019   Designed and installed an Action Based Learning lab. Brain based learning
that promotes academic concepts through movement. 
STABILITY BALL GRANT  Partnered with Mercy to design and create a school fitness trail & garden.
Cooper Elementary
Bentonville Public Schools
2011 ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH & PALS PROGRAM PARAPROFESSIONAL 
Kickapoo High School & PALS, Springfield Public Schools| 2009-2010
PE4Life PROGRAM
Cooper Elementary
 Assisted in the planning of practice and game day activities.
Bentonville Public Schools  Worked directly with small groups of at-risk elementary students.
2011  Assisted with classroom management and behavior intervention.
 Used love and logic to help manage behavior. 

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Springfield Public Schools & Bentonville Public Schools| 2010-2011
 Demonstrated flexibility by working at a new school each day.

GRADUATE ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH

Southwest Baptist University| 2007-2009
 Assisted in managing day to day softball operations. 
 Recruited student athletes throughout the United States.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MISSOURI HUNTER EDUCATION, INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Springfield Public Schools- Missouri Department of Conservation
2018

DISCOVER NATURE 
Springfield Public Schools
2019

NATURE UNHOOKED
Springfield Public Schools
2019
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, & OUTDOOR AWARENESS

REFERENCES YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Springfield Public Schools
ANDRE
2017
ILLIG
                                       Principal
SHAPE AMERICA NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CONVENTION
Cherokee Middle School
417-763-7637 Bentonville Public Schools
amillig@spsmail.org  2014

DR. BILL POWERS  NATIONAL ARCHERY IN SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Principal
Kickapoo High School
417-988-0362
      wtpowers@spsmail.org
NICOLE WELCH
Assistant Principal
Parkview High School
417-860-3874
nwelch@spsmail.org
Bentonville Public Schools
2013
FIRST TEE, INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
Bentonville Public Schools
2013
SHAPE ARKANSAS STATE CONVENTION
Bentonville Public Schools
2012

MATT YOUNG
Principal
Arkansas Arts Academy
479-409-1181
myoung@artsk12.org