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People will forget what you Said, people will forget what You did, but people will never Forget how you made them feel.

                          

-Maya Angelou

 

Educational Philosophy

The purpose of physical education is to teach the whole student, not just their body and movement. Physical education provides the opportunity to teach students about movement, strategies, teamwork, problem solving and health related fitness. Through my studying at Illinois State University I plan my lessons to ensure that these areas are addressed in alignment with the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) standards and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and is important to teaching the whole student. Exposing students to various physical activities, sports, and methods of fitness can better provide enjoyment of physical activity, as well as build social, psychomotor, and cognitive skills. I strive to safely provide the means for students to enjoy physical activity, become more confident with their abilities, increase their knowledge of health related fitness, and help them find ways to continue to be physically active.

 

 

The current level of inactivity among children and young adults is a problem and a known contributor to the rising levels of obesity in the United States. I hope to provide an opportunity for students to find enjoyment in physical activity by sharing my passion for physical activity and movement. Every student is unique, and will be given the opportunity to test their strengths and weaknesses, while continually finding success in my class. I will do everything within my ability to provide students with attainable goals, as well as challenge them in ways that will help students observe their improvement. The use of various assessments that measure the student’s progress and improvement will provide tangible evidence of student growth. Assessments are a form of opportunities to succeed and will consist of projects, journals, task achievement checklists, and quizzes. These assessments can also evaluate each student on SHAPE’s five national standards.

 

A focus of my future classroom will be to make physical education class as enjoyable as possible. This goal starts by providing a safe and comfortable environment. This occurs when every student feels physically and emotionally safe, and anti-bullying is implemented. Enthusiasm and respect for the students is also integral to fostering an enjoyable environment. To further develop respect and provide a fun environment I will be open with all students and encourage them to challenge me in ways where there is the opportunity to learn from each other. I believe that including the students in curriculum selection is the best way to provide enjoyment. This will help students feel much more involved in the curriculum, rather than feeling force to participate in activities where students find no personal meaning. I will allow students to help shape the course of study, where they can select some of what they are learning, without neglecting their overall development in physical education.

 

I can provide students with the means and knowledge for living a healthy, active, lifestyle. Students will be encouraged to find individual ways that work for them to stay fit in a safe fashion, both physically and emotionally. Providing the knowledge of how to be physically fit is not enough. I must seek to help students continue to be physically active outside of class. This can be done by organizing non-school related sports activities, such as triathlons or road races. To further emphasize continued participation in physical activity, I can encourage parents to play or join their children in the activities they enjoy. It is fundamental to this profession, and as a role model, that teachers practice what they preach. By being involved in many physical activities, both in and outside of school, students will see I live what I teach and hopefully develop respect for me on a much higher level. My passion for physical activity led me to this profession and I hope to leave a legacy of that passion within my students. 

Resume

Education                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Illinois State University                                                                                                                                                                                      Graduation: August 8th 2015

Bachelor of Science in Education                                                                                                                                                                                       Major GPA: 3.58

  • Major: Physical Education Teacher Education (K-12th) Cumulative GPA: 3.26

  • Endorsement: Social Science (6th-12th)

    • Academic Honors: Dean’s List- Fall 2012 & Fall 2014

Work Experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Gemini Junior High School- Niles, Illinois                                                                                                                                                    September 2015 – Present

  • Full-year position. Taught Adventure Ed, Dance, Fitness & Team Sports. Standards Based Grading and Enhanced PE curriculum

Clinical Experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Highlands Middle School - La Grange Highlands, Illinois                                                                                                                          October 2014 - December 2014

  • Effectively plan, teach, and assess 6th-8th grade Physical Education classes in volleyball, soccer, softball, and fitness.

  • Student teaching location. Took over full control of the classroom after the second week.

Congress Park Elementary - Brookfield, Illinois                                                                                                                                August 2014 - October 2014

  • Facilitated development in throwing/catching, spatial awareness, team building, and multiple sport skills for kindergarten to 6th grade.

  • Student teaching location. Took over full control of the classroom after first week.

Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School - Normal, Illinois                                                                                                                                     January 2014 - May 2014

  • Taught lessons in gymnastics, dance, badminton, fitness, striking, and yoga to pre-k, kindergarten, and 8th grade students.

George Evans Junior High School - Bloomington, Illinois                                                                                                                                     January 2014 - May 2014

  • Challenged a group of autistic 6th grade students by co-instructing sports and health related skills in an inclusion classroom setting.

Northpoint Elementary - Normal, Illinois                                                                                                                                                       January 2014 - May 2014

  • Interacted with students with a variety of learning disabilities by working with an Adapted Physical Education teacher.

University High School - Normal, Illinois                                                                                                                                             August 2013 - December 2013

  • Lead the Strength Training classes by developing the curriculum and assessing student growth by using iPads.

Bloomington High School - Bloomington, Illinois                                                                                                                              August 2013 - December 2013

  • Taught and administered the FitnessGram, golf, and basketball lessons to a group of 50 students.

 

Related Experiences

The Athlete Within Basketball School - Lyons, Illinois                                                                                                                                       October 2014 - Present

  • Head coach of 6th, 7th, and 4th Grade Boy’s Basketball. Also provide individual instruction for multiple players

Highlands Middle School - La Grange Highlands, Illinois                                                                                                                          October 2014 - December 2014

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Teaching Assistant - Illinois State University                                                                                                                                                       January 2014 – May 2014

  • Promoted physical activity and fitness in physical education

  • Planned, taught, and graded lessons in alignment with the - Human Kinetics

Bloomington High School - Bloomington, Illinois                                                                                                                                 August 2013 – January 2014

  • Junior Varsity Boy’s Basketball Assistant Coach

  • Lead practices, developed players’ skills, and ended with a 18-7 record

The Den at Fox Creek Youth Development Program - Bloomington, Illinois                                                                                                 May 2013 – October 2013

  • Taught a variety of golf skills to children ranging from 6 to 12 years of age

Lyons Township High School Summer Youth Basketball Camp - La Grange, Illinois                                                                        Summers 2007 – 2008 – 2009

  • Directed players from the ages of 8 to 13 through a six week summer basketball program

 

Professional Involvement and Leadership Activities                                                                                                                                                                                   

Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America Member                                                                                                    September 2013 – Present

  • Frequently post in

Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD) Member                                          September 2012 – Present

  • IAHPERD Convention “All-Star” (2013)

  • IAHPERD Convention (2013-15)

Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Club                                                                                                                        February 2012 – December 2014

Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Promotional Video                                                                                                                      February 2014

  • Leading role in the video to promote students to join the (PETE) major

Teaching in the 21st Century Conference (T21CON)                                                                                                                                                       November 2013                 

  • Conference educating future teachers about the technologies that will increase student learning

 

Certifications                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Emergency Care & Safety Institute Adult, Child & Infant CPR & AED Certified                                                                                     December 2012 – Present

Standard First Aid Certified                                                                                                                                                                          December 2012 – Present

Physical Best Certification, Physical Best Health-Fitness Specialist                                                                                                                                     December 2013

 

Other Experiences                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

The Den at Fox Creek: Arnold Palmer Signature Course- Bloomington, Illinois                                                                           May 2012 – November 2013

  • Afternoon Manager, oversaw all transactions, balanced the registers and deposits, organized and coordinated events and weddings

Proficient Skills  

  • Microsoft Office, Polar Fitness Equipment, FitnessGram, ActivityGram, Prezi, Schoology, Apple Products, Hammer Fitness Equipment, Life Fitness Equipment, Skinfold Assessments, Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD 2), and Brockport Physical Fitness Test, Adventure Ed (including Climbing Wall and High Ropes Course)

Sports articles & YouTubes: Suburban Life Winter Sports MVP | Honorable Mention All State Basketball | Espn voted Most Underrated Basketball Player in Illinois 

Alley-oop against York High School                                                                                 Dunk as time expires and students rush the court against OPRF.

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