CAMILLE R. NORWOOD
Cordova
Summary
Expert in physical education and youth development, specializing in program design, event coordination, and mentoring. Committed to fostering student growth and wellness through engaging recreational activities, structured lesson plans, and effective classroom management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Germanshire Elementary School
Memphis
08.2013 - Current
- Responsible for implementing the school district’s elementary curriculum and utilizing classroom routines and procedures with consistency.
- Responsible for developing rigorous lesson plans, and assessments.
- Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.
- Committed to high expectations for students, teamwork, and excellence.
Recreational Specialist
Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corp Center
Memphis
09.2022 - 06.2026
- Organizes and supervises on and off-center recreation activities for students.
- Assists in developing and implementing diverse programs to include arts and crafts, intramurals, cultural events and other recreational and enrichment programs.
- Guides students to make informed lifestyle choices concerning fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.
- Prepare schedules and calendars for all recreation activities.
- Maintains recreation facilities, equipment, and materials to Center standards.
- Recognizes and reinforces students’ positive behavior.
Youth Development Specialist
Boys & Girls Club (Bernal E. Smith)
Memphis
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Plan and implement structured educational, social, and recreational programs.
- Mentor and coach flag football, basketball, and soccer programs.
- Collaborate and partner with volunteers to secure student to staff ratio for large events such as the MLB pitch hit-and-run and Nike soccer camps.
Site Assistant
Extended Learning Opportunities and Programs (ELOP)
Memphis
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Observes and redirects student behavior to provide for the safety and well-being of all children in the program.
- Provides instructional support and homework assistance as needed.
- Compiles, prepares, and organizes materials for instruction, arts and crafts and other activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Founder & Executive Director and Coach
Memphis Dream Basketball Association
Memphis
02.2012 - 07.2017
- Organize and direct entire organization such as players, parents, gym, practices, and games.
- Strategize for practice and game play.
- Promote sportsmanlike behavior of players.
Summer Camp Aide
City of Memphis (Parks & Neighborhood)
Memphis
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Lead various camp activities such as skits, swimming, arts & crafts, nature projects, competitive and noncompetitive games.
- Brainstorm new activities and cool games with the other staff members.
- Assist in ensuring that campers always are supervised and maintain a safe and enjoyable camp environment.
- Help enforce regulations pertaining to the health and safety of camp participants.
Interventionist
Egypt Elementary School
Memphis
10.2011 - 05.2013
- Introduced Reading Street Kit to enhance reading fluency and to expose students to a new literary genre.
- Reviewed 1st-3rd grade reading proficiency skills with at risk students.
Office/Teacher Assistant
Power Center Academy Charter School
Memphis
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Screened visitors entering school, determined their purpose, and directed them to appropriate personnel or locations.
- Facilitated effective communication by taking messages and managing call routing to voicemail.
- Answered busy incoming telephone calls.
- Supported daily operations by assisting with various tasks, contributing to overall workplace efficiency.
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Memphis
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Substituted in grades kindergarten through eighth, including Special Education, Title I Reading, and Physical Education.
- Delivered consistent instruction in Kindergarten, fostering a stable learning environment.
- Crafted and integrated supplementary lesson plans to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
- Applied rubrics and graphic organizers to support a student-centered assessment approach.
- Explored and revised classroom discipline plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Physical Education K-12 program
Union University
Germantown, TN12-2014
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN08-2008
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS12-2004
Skills
- Physical education
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Program implementation
- Tutoring support
- Health and wellness education
- Recreation planning
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team sports
- Sports education
- Gym management
- Event planning
- Microsoft Office
- Internet Explorer
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Refereeing
Volunteer Experience
Founder & Executive Director and Coach, Memphis Dream Basketball Association, Memphis, TN, 02/12/12, 07/17/17, Organize and direct entire organization such as players, parents, gym, practices, and games. Strategize for practice and game play. Promote sportsmanlike behavior of players.
Basketball Coaching Experience
- Girls High School Assistant Track Coach, Sheffield High School, Memphis, TN, 2019
- Girls Middle School Basketball Coach, Power Center Academy, Memphis, TN, 2010, 2012
- Girls High School Basketball Coach, Power Center Academy, Memphis, TN, 2011, 2012
- Coed Basketabll Coach, Germanshire Elementary Basketball, Memphis, TN 2024
Timeline
Recreational Specialist
Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corp Center
09.2022 - 06.2026
Youth Development Specialist
Boys & Girls Club (Bernal E. Smith)
08.2017 - 05.2022
Site Assistant
Extended Learning Opportunities and Programs (ELOP)
11.2016 - 07.2017
Summer Camp Aide
City of Memphis (Parks & Neighborhood)
06.2015 - 07.2015
Physical Education Teacher
Germanshire Elementary School
08.2013 - Current
Founder & Executive Director and Coach
Memphis Dream Basketball Association
02.2012 - 07.2017
Interventionist
Egypt Elementary School
10.2011 - 05.2013
Office/Teacher Assistant
Power Center Academy Charter School
09.2010 - 05.2011
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Memphis City Schools
08.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Education, Physical Education K-12 program
Union University
Bachelor of Liberal Studies -
University of Memphis
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Delta Community College