Kevin Tanceusz
Raleigh
Summary
Personable, outgoing and energetic professional with a passion for connecting and helping others. Strong focus on teamwork, collaboration and achieving outcomes, while ensuring safety within the classroom. Proven ability to motivate students, and build positive relationships that hold students accountable for their behavior and actions. Reliable and results-driven with an overarching commitment to success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PE Teacher
Youngsville Academy
07.2024 - Current
- Delivered PE instruction to over 300 students weekly.
- Assisted co-workers in their classrooms with math and reading instruction.
- Collaborate and plan instructional units that fit the students ages and abilities.
- Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to promote growth.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Physical Education Teacher (K-5)
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided instruction to K-5 students in a physical education setting
- Designed and implemented units and lessons to improve students health, activity and skills
- Built positive relationships with students, building confidence and skills through fun, interactive games and competitions
- Fully planned and executed Field Day festivities for 800+ students, staff and volunteers
- Member of the MTAC team
Physical Education Teacher (K-8)
Cardinal Charter Academy
08.2015 - 09.2021
- Provided instruction to K-8 students in a physical education setting
- Designed and implemented lesson plans to improve students’ health and activity
- Developed relationships with students, while building their confidence through various games and activities
- Elementary/Middle School Specialists Team Lead, Mentor to Beginning Teachers
Fifth grade classroom teacher
North Chatham Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Provided lead instruction for fifth grade students
- Designed and implemented lesson plans, many of which involved technology
- Maintained records of student progress and performance
- Developed good rapport with students to facilitate individual academic performance
- Created and organized instructional materials
- Member of Dual Language, Social and PBIS committees to continue professional development
Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Northwood High School
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Planned, implemented and adjusted game plans and strategies to put team in position to be successful
- Used prior knowledge and research to generate competitive advantage
- Maintained positive relationships and team chemistry
- Led 4 teams into the mid/late rounds of the state playoffs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Defiance College
05.2007
Skills
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team management
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Progress tracking
- Oral communication
- Activity planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative thinking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Drive/Zoom/Teams
- Teacher collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with teammates in the development of Field Day activities, procedures, set up, and scheduling.
- Led team to state playoffs 4 years straight, with a focus on teamwork, skills improvement and game-planning.
- Oversaw physical education program, ensuring all students received thoughtful, strategic instruction to help build and develop students' fitness and sports skills.
- Analyzed data, conducted site-visits and communicated with teammates/coworkers to ensure that a "Dual Language Program" was a good fit for the school.
Activities Volunteer Services
- Defiance College Men’s Soccer Team/Macomb CC Men’s Soccer Team
- Participate in competitive soccer, baseball, softball and basketball leagues
- Henry Ford II H.S. Baseball and Soccer teams (1996-2000)
Timeline
PE Teacher
Youngsville Academy
07.2024 - Current
Physical Education Teacher (K-5)
Scotts Ridge Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2024
Physical Education Teacher (K-8)
Cardinal Charter Academy
08.2015 - 09.2021
Fifth grade classroom teacher
North Chatham Elementary
08.2010 - 07.2015
Girls Varsity Soccer Head Coach
Northwood High School
08.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Defiance College
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