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Objective
To inspire my students with a love of learning and a love of physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and positive nutritional diets.
To inspire my students with a love of learning and a love of physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and positive nutritional diets.
Education
Michigan State University, Master of Arts in Education (May 11- May 14)
Concentration - Literacy Education
Michigan State University, Kinesiology, Bachelors of Science (Aug 07- May 11)
Physical Education Major (K-12th Certificate)
English Minor (6th-12th Certificate)
Teaching Experience
Okemos Public Montessori at Central Elementary, Okemos Public Schools, MI (Sept 12- Present)
Physical Education Teacher, Pre K- 2nd Grade
Internship Experience
Explorer Elementary School, Williamston Community Schools (Jan 12- April 12)
Mentor, Mr. Heath Plaxton
Co-teaching and lead teaching, 9th- 12th & K-5th Grade
Physical Education/Team Sports/Fit for Life
9th-12th Grade English Observations/Co-teaching
Bath Middle School, Bath Community Schools (Sept 11- Dec 12)
Mentor, Ms. Kristen McIntyre
Co/Lead teaching, 6th-8th Computers, Fitness, Health, and Physical Education
6th- 8th Grade English Observations/Co-teaching
Pre-Internship Field Experiences
Comstock High School, Comstock Public Schools
Bath Middle School, Bath Community Schools
Nikkari Elementary School, St. Louis Public Schools
Scott Elementary School, DeWitt Public Schools
Hiawatha Elementary School, Okemos
Professional Experiences
Good Form Running Presenter, MAHPERD Convention
Led GFR elementary teaching techniques to P.E. teachers
Okemos Kids Club Summer Camp, Instructed & designed curriculum, by Playmakers June 2013- Aug 2013
Spartan Signature Catering, Banquet Captain, MSU Stadium Aug 2007- Sept 2012
Safe Routes to School, Walk & Bike to School Day, Explorer Elementary School, Williamston
Jump Rope for Heart, Explorer Elementary School, Williamston, MI Mar 2012
Volleyball, Assistant Varsity Coach, Bath High School
Awards, Scholarships, and Certifications
Micro-grant, Okemos Education Foundation, Speed Stacking Sports Pack
Lifeguard Certification, The University Club, MSU
WSI (Water Safety Instruction), Haslett Community Schools
2011-2012 Walter C. & Patricia J. Mack Endowed Scholarship, College of Education, MSU
2010-2011 Walter C. & Patricia J. Mack Endowed Scholarship, College of Education, MSU
MAHPERD 2010 Student of the Year Award
Dean’s List MSU; Spring 2007- Fall 2011.
First aid/CPR/AED & Lifeguard Certified
Personal Interests
I Am A Teacher Workshop, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Mar 2012
MAHPERD (Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance) Member
Women’s Glee Club Member, MSU, 2007- 2010
American Red Cross, Frequent Blood Donor
Computer Skill Efficiency
Bath Middle School, Lead/Co taught 8th grade computers, 21things4students.net
(S)partners for Heart Health, Web Based Communication Intervention Program
Community Service
Volley for the Cure, Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Society. Bath High School
Dodge-ball for Heart, Bath Middle School, Benefitting the American Heart Association
Outreach to Teach, Rebuild of Reo Elementary, Lansing, MI, April 2010
6th Grade Tutoring, Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, MI, Sept 2009- Dec 2009
Hurricane Katrina Relief, One Week Home Rebuild, Orchard Grove Community Church, March 2006
Michigan State University, Master of Arts in Education (May 11- May 14)
Concentration - Literacy Education
Michigan State University, Kinesiology, Bachelors of Science (Aug 07- May 11)
Physical Education Major (K-12th Certificate)
English Minor (6th-12th Certificate)
Teaching Experience
Okemos Public Montessori at Central Elementary, Okemos Public Schools, MI (Sept 12- Present)
Physical Education Teacher, Pre K- 2nd Grade
Internship Experience
Explorer Elementary School, Williamston Community Schools (Jan 12- April 12)
Mentor, Mr. Heath Plaxton
Co-teaching and lead teaching, 9th- 12th & K-5th Grade
Physical Education/Team Sports/Fit for Life
9th-12th Grade English Observations/Co-teaching
Bath Middle School, Bath Community Schools (Sept 11- Dec 12)
Mentor, Ms. Kristen McIntyre
Co/Lead teaching, 6th-8th Computers, Fitness, Health, and Physical Education
6th- 8th Grade English Observations/Co-teaching
Pre-Internship Field Experiences
Comstock High School, Comstock Public Schools
Bath Middle School, Bath Community Schools
Nikkari Elementary School, St. Louis Public Schools
Scott Elementary School, DeWitt Public Schools
Hiawatha Elementary School, Okemos
Professional Experiences
Good Form Running Presenter, MAHPERD Convention
Led GFR elementary teaching techniques to P.E. teachers
Okemos Kids Club Summer Camp, Instructed & designed curriculum, by Playmakers June 2013- Aug 2013
Spartan Signature Catering, Banquet Captain, MSU Stadium Aug 2007- Sept 2012
Safe Routes to School, Walk & Bike to School Day, Explorer Elementary School, Williamston
Jump Rope for Heart, Explorer Elementary School, Williamston, MI Mar 2012
Volleyball, Assistant Varsity Coach, Bath High School
Awards, Scholarships, and Certifications
Micro-grant, Okemos Education Foundation, Speed Stacking Sports Pack
Lifeguard Certification, The University Club, MSU
WSI (Water Safety Instruction), Haslett Community Schools
2011-2012 Walter C. & Patricia J. Mack Endowed Scholarship, College of Education, MSU
2010-2011 Walter C. & Patricia J. Mack Endowed Scholarship, College of Education, MSU
MAHPERD 2010 Student of the Year Award
Dean’s List MSU; Spring 2007- Fall 2011.
First aid/CPR/AED & Lifeguard Certified
Personal Interests
I Am A Teacher Workshop, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Mar 2012
MAHPERD (Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance) Member
Women’s Glee Club Member, MSU, 2007- 2010
American Red Cross, Frequent Blood Donor
Computer Skill Efficiency
Bath Middle School, Lead/Co taught 8th grade computers, 21things4students.net
(S)partners for Heart Health, Web Based Communication Intervention Program
Community Service
Volley for the Cure, Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Society. Bath High School
Dodge-ball for Heart, Bath Middle School, Benefitting the American Heart Association
Outreach to Teach, Rebuild of Reo Elementary, Lansing, MI, April 2010
6th Grade Tutoring, Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, MI, Sept 2009- Dec 2009
Hurricane Katrina Relief, One Week Home Rebuild, Orchard Grove Community Church, March 2006