James Bernick
Health & Physical Education Teacher | Long-Term Substitute at Avonworth MS (Grades 6–8) | Experienced in SEL, PBIS, SHAPE Standards, & AI-Enhanced Instruction | MA Graduate of Slippery Rock University ‘24
- Role
- Long Term Substitute in Health and Physical Education at Avonworth School District
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Bernick
With a master\'s degree in Lifelong Wellness from Slippery Rock University, focused on…
Experience
Long Term Substitute in Health and Physical Education
Sep 2025 — Present
Health & Physical Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)Avonworth Middle School (Grades 6–8) Pittsburgh, PA | August 2025 – June 20••••25–2026 School Year) • Teach Health & Physical Education to students in grades 6–8, delivering instruction aligned with SHAPE America and PA Academic Standards. • Develop and implement units that promote physical literacy, social-emotional growth, and lifelong wellness during a pivotal stage of adolescent development. • Create student-centered, inclusive learning environments focused on teamwork, fitness, self-awareness, and healthy decision-making. • Integrate PBIS and SEL practices to support a positive, growth-minded classroom culture. • Use technology-enhanced tools including Google Slides, timers, music-based routines, and AI-supported planning systems to design engaging and differentiated instruction. • Collaborate with staff and administration to support cross-curricular initiatives, school wellness programming, and the district’s whole-child approach. • Actively contribute to a school culture that values academic excellence, community connection, and student empowerment through movement and health education.
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors of Science
2018 — 2021
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Masters of Science
2022 — 2024
Shaler Area High School
High School Diploma
2014 — 2018
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