As a physical education teacher and coach, it is my responsibility to ensure that students are physically active and understand the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. It is also my job to help direct, guide, and motivate students in the direction of participating in lifelong physical activity. I was inspired by Marcus Buckingham’s video and his views on playing to my strengths. I believe I was blessed with the gift of being able to help others overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. I have the ability to relate to all different kinds of people, and I can adjust accordingly to support them in maximizing their ultimate potential. I feel fortunate that I am able to utilize my strengths on a daily basis with my students and athletes inside and out of the classroom. I believe that I am currently in my “sweetspot” of my career, and Physical Education will only take me to a more advanced level. I truly enjoy being a leader, and serving as a role model for my students and players. Encouraging and supporting kids to follow their dreams while staying physically active and healthy is an ideal situation to be in. Being able to relate to kids of all different diverse backgrounds and motivating them to succeed is what I take pride in. I strive to be a positive influence in my student-athlete’s lives, and my passion to do so plays to my strengths. As I grow as an individual and a professional, I intend to channel my strengths, but contrary to Buckingham, I do not expect to ignore my weaknesses. I always stress the importance of getting better every day, in every new opportunity that presents itself. I believe all people, especially kids, have incredible and unique talents. Some are more advanced than others, but we should continue to improve on areas of weakness to become more well rounded and truly reach our greatest potential.
11/6/2014 12:11:57 pm
Enjoyed reading your post about your strengths in teaching physical education and coaching. You seem really happy and enjoying what you do. More important, you have a sincere passion to help your students be successful and I think that what makes you so valuable to you students and players you coach. Keep striving to encourage and motivate your students because they benefit from your leadership and being a positive role-model.
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