 | Objective: To find a fulfilling career in a school district that makes the best use of my skills. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts. Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA June 2001
Majors: Secondary Education, Physical Education
Endorsements: Secondary Physical Education and Coaching
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher - P.E. Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids, IA Sept - Nov 2000
· Designed speedball unit focusing on cardiovascular health and body coordination
· Designed tennis unit concentrating on hand-eye coordination and understanding the sport
· Designed basketball unit focusing on cardiovascular health and teamwork
· Planned lessons, wrote and graded tests, led warm-up exercises in all classes
· Designed and researched activities and exercises for recreational swimming classes
· Taught and examined water rescue techniques to recreational swimming classes
· Observed, interacted, and taught health wellness classes
Volunteer Varsity and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach. Kennedy High School, Cedar Rapids, IA Nov 2000 - Mar 2001
· Conducted drills to improve athlete's fundamentals
· Distributed timely feedback regarding all aspects of sport
· Motivated athletes to do their best
· Analyzed play and aided in game time decisions
Internship- Counseling. Raytown South High School and Middle School, Raytown, MO Dec 2000
· Observed counselors and their interactions with students
· Gave timely feedback to students with various concerns
· Observed parent-counselor conferences
Internship - Outdoor Education. George Williams College, Williams Bay, WI Feb 1999
· Implemented units on outdoor activities such as precipitation and orienteering
· Worked with wide variety of students from very different backgrounds
Camp Counselor - Camp Adventure. Bamberg, Germany June - Aug 1999
· Planned and designed daily activities ranging from arts and crafts to athletics
· Supervised field trips to Berlin, Salzburg, and other parts of Europe
· Served as father figure to children whose father was not on the base
Admissions Tour Guide. Cornell College Mount Vernon, IA Sept 1999- May 2001
· Interacted with prospective students and their families
· Taught new tour guides the essentials of an excellent tour
· Served as a tour guide manager for 2 years
Lunch Buddies. Washington Elementary School, Mount Vernon, IA Sept 1998- May 2000
· Interacted with children during lunch and recess
· Served as a positive role model to many young children
ARC of East Central Iowa. Cedar Rapids, IA Oct 1998 - May 2000
· Interacted with young "special needs" children as well as "non-special needs" children
· Facilitated the development of communication skills
· Worked on improving fine and gross motor skills
· Aided in improving basic living skills
Lifeguard. Public Swimming Pool, Appleton, MN Summers of 1995-97
· Maintained positive, safe, and controlled environment
· Taught basic swimming techniques to beginning swimmers
COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Varsity Golf Team 1999-2001
Intramurals 1997-2001
Leadership Program 1998-99
Varsity Tennis Team 1998
Varsity Basketball Team 1997-98
REFERENCES
Teacher Placement Office
Cornell College
600 1st Street West
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314-1098
(319) 895-4358
319-895-4473 FAX
dharrington@cornell-iowa.edu
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