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Kaleigh Metzger

@kaleighmetzger

Dedicated Physical Education teacher and elementary educator who builds confidence through coaching, structure, and caring lessons.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a school role where I can lead engaging PE lessons for elementary and middle students, collaborate with staff, and grow my coaching and youth-development experience in a supportive, student-centered culture.

I’m an elementary educator focused on physical education, backed by a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a minor in Elementary Physical Education. I bring Coaching Certifications and CPR & First Aid, and I’m intentional about creating safe, supportive learning environments where students can participate confidently.

I’ve completed student teaching and stepped into a current role as an Elementary Physical Education Teacher at Giltner Public Schools. I teach students foundational movement skills and rules, and I’m committed to turning everyday learning moments into opportunities for growth, teamwork, and positive habits.

Through roles as a PE Teacher with Next Program and homeschoolers, I lead and plan physical education classes while building relationships so students have someone they can trust. I’m comfortable supporting different grade levels (including early elementary through middle school health and physical education) and delivering instruction that connects with students’ interests.

Beyond the classroom, I coach and support youth athletics—coaching softball and tee-ball teams and facilitating sports camps including tennis, volleyball, golf, and variety sports. I’ve also led youth-related programming (including teaching Sunday school and facilitating youth group educational time), and I carry that same energy into service and leadership work that makes activities meaningful.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Current

Giltner Public Schools

Aug 2025 - Present (11 months)

Serves as an elementary physical education teacher and supports middle school health and physical education.

Physical Education Instruction Health And Physical Education Teaching

Student Teacher

Rock Valley Elementary

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Completed student teaching and classroom instruction across elementary grades during January–May 2025.

Classroom Instruction

Spring Service Project Leader

Northwestern College

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 (2 months)

Led a spring service project at Northwestern College from January 2025 to March 2025.

Service Project Leadership

Sales Staff

New Life Nutrition

Mar 2024 - Jan 2025 (10 months)

Prepared customer drinks according to preferences, engaged with customers and staff, and answered questions about the menu and offerings.

Customer Service Drink Preparation Interpersonal Communication Menu Support

PE Teacher | Next Program

Northwestern College

Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Led and planned physical education classes for Next Program students.

Lesson planning Physical Education Instruction

Next Program/Peer Tutor

Northwestern College

Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Worked as a peer tutor for the Next Program at Northwestern College from August 2022 through 2025.

Peer Tutoring

PE Teacher | Homeschoolers

Northwestern College

Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Led and planned physical education classes for local homeschool students and built relationships with students.

Lesson planning Physical Education Instruction

Sports assistant & Coach

YMCA

May 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 8 months)

Coached youth softball and tee-ball teams and facilitated multiple sports camps, including tennis, volleyball, golf, and variety sports.

Softball Tee Ball Coaching Sports Camp Facilitation Youth Coaching

Team Member/Softball

Northwestern College

Aug 2021 - Jan 2025 (3 years 5 months)

Served as a team member for softball at Northwestern College from August 2021 through 2025.

Youth Ed. Intern

American Reformed Church

Sep 2022 - May 2023 (8 months)

Led a youth group educational time for 14 students aged 8–11 and prepared and taught Sunday school for fourth and fifth graders.

Youth Group Leadership Sunday School Teaching

Co-Leader

Heartland Synod

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Partnered with Heartland Synod to prepare and facilitate a weekend for middle schoolers, planning activities for peer interaction.

Facilitation Youth Engagement Team Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Northwestern College

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education

Grade: 3.35/4.0

Activities and societies: Minor in Elementary Physical Education. Coaching endorsement/certifications including CPR & First Aid; education badges and service hours (50 hrs Diversity; 50 hrs Service).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Northwestern College, graduating May 2025. Completed a minor in Elementary Physical Education and maintained a 3.35/4.0 GPA.