- Enjoy participating in pickleball for overall physical and mental well-being
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Traveling to various athletic events and concerts
Daniel Dakin
Blountville
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented Physical Education Teacher with 15 years of experience fostering student development, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Seeking to leverage a proven ability to analyze complex situations, implement effective strategies, and adapt to dynamic environments into an IT role. Eager to apply strong communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities to contribute to a challenging and innovative technology-driven setting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Hawkins County Board Of Education
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Sullivan County Department Of Education
08.2013 - 05.2024
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Served as a coach for various school sports teams, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Educated on health and wellness education to help students develop holistic understanding and incorporate in everyday life.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TNMaster of Arts - Education
Milligan University
Johnson City, TNMaster of Arts - Physical Education
Union Commonwealth University
BarbourvilleEducational Specialist - Administration And Leadership
Union Commonwealth University
Barbourville, KYSkills
- Classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Special needs adaptation
- Facility management
Certification
- Tennessee Teaching License - Valid Through 2035
Interests
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Hawkins County Board Of Education
08.2024 - 05.2025
Physical Education Teacher/Coach
Sullivan County Department Of Education
08.2013 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business
East Tennessee State University
Master of Arts - Education
Milligan University
Master of Arts - Physical Education
Union Commonwealth University
Educational Specialist - Administration And Leadership
Union Commonwealth University
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