The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge
and the dissemination of truth.
--John F. Kennedy
Address: 2907 Greenfield Road Glenshaw, PA 15116 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 412-266-4694
EDUCATION
◊ Juniata College, Huntington, Pennsylvania ◊Bachelor of Science Degree: History
◊ Robert Morris University, Moon, Pennsylvania
◊Pursing Master of Education degree; 27 post-baccalaureate credits accrued to date
Pennsylvania Certification: Instructional I- Social Studies (7-12)
Pennsylvania Certification: Instructional I- All Subjects (4-6); Science (7-8)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Teacher ◊ St. Bonaventure Parish School August 2012-Current
◊Differentiated instruction by infusing technology into curriculum to meet needs of all students
◊Coordinated all-school project with 205+ students by spearheading cross-curricular efforts with colleagues
◊Created organic units and original supplements for students, including worksheets, presentations, technology
◊Utilized effective instruction by implementing technology into appropriate curriculum
◊Spearheaded junior high science fair to foster student-centered problem solving in contemporary America
◊Piloted newly integrated health curriculum for grades 5 to 8 to incorporate contemporary topics
Para-Educator/Substitute Teacher ◊ Kelley Educational Services March 2012 – June 2012
◊Managed classroom procedures, student behavior to ensure student productivity, safety
◊Implemented teacher lesson plans to effectively promote student welfare
◊Communicated high expectations by demonstrating active interest in student progress and achievement
◊Infused various teaching styles, techniques into instruction to differentiate student needs
Student Teacher ◊ Pine Richland High School August 2011 - January 2012
◊Developed authentic lesson plans to streamline district curriculum with university standards
◊Adapted units to accommodate students with special needs by participating in collaborative IEP meetings
◊Fostered positive, safe learning environment by setting achievable goals to embolden student success
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator ◊ Deer Lakes School District April 2014 - Present
◊Fortified player knowledge, skills by running 100+ practices, clinics, individual player sessions
◊Facilitated drill practice to increase player agility, speed, performance
◊Emulated strict discipline, work ethic, to provide positive model for young players both on and off the field
Head Baseball Coach ◊ Deer Lakes Township School District March 2015 – May 2015
◊Provided individual, group instruction of baseball rules, strategies to effectively teach young players
◊Devised game plans and provided special guidance to players for different competitions
◊Mentored young players in formative years to stimulate positive, healthy attitude towards competition
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach ◊ St. Bonaventure School November 2012 – April 2014
◊Organized player personnel, game schedules and parent volunteers
◊Exemplified teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for others by modeling positive demeanor
◊Instilled played confidence by addressing self-esteem issues and encouraging fundamentals
Assistant Football Coach ◊ Hampton Township School District March 2011 – March 2014
◊Strengthened player knowledge, skills, techniques
◊Trained players on exercising proper fitness diets to improve overall health, stamina
◊Managed drills, game-time scenarios to improve player response
◊Demonstrated strict discipline, work ethic by serving as a resource for guidance on and off the field
Volunteer Assistant Football Coach ◊ Shaler Area School District August 2010-August 2011
ACCOLADES & SKILLS
◊ Alpha Chi National College Honor Society Member August 2010 – March 2011
◊ Captain of Juniata College Football Team August 2010 – March 2011
◊ Juniata Football MVP January 2011
◊ 4 year Letter Winner in College Football August 2009 - November 2009
◊ Track & Field Letter Winner May 2006
◊ Tutor for middle school, high school students in social studies, math, and science August 2012 - Current
