David Manzalaoui

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About David Manzalaoui

I am a Physical Education and Health teacher, with over 12 years of experience, who has also worked in the Personal Training industry. For the last two years, I have been focused on teaching Physical Education and Health to elementary students (Grades K-4). I currently teach at Empowerment Academy Charter School in Jersey City. Alongside my role as a Physical Education and Health teacher, I also serve as a mentor to new members of staff. My key successes during this position include- Overhauling Scope of Practice for 18 PE and Health Units – Grades K – 4 per NJSLS 2020- Planning and coordinating annual Field Day, Virtual and In-Person Family Fitness Night, and 2 AHA Kids Heart Challenge events for 625 students raising over Being selected as a recipient of an NFL Play 60 Grant Award- Advising three new staff members- Designing 4 differentiated Grade Level Non-Participant sheets to increase student engagement and grades. Aside from teaching, I am an avid language learner and am currently taking lessons in intermediate French and Spanish. I play piano and like to work out regularly. Additionally, I enjoy spending time with my family and have also volunteered as a coach for my son's T-ball team. If you would like to know more about me, feel free to send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you. Specialties: Classroom Management, Physical Education, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Design, Technology Integration If you would like to know more about me, feel free to send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you.