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Related Experience

The related experience I will highlight below reflects my passion to teach, lead, and role model for children of all ages. Just as I implement authenticity within my Physical and Health Education classes, I do the same for the time I have outside learning institutions. Although not taking place in a school setting, I still have the opportunity to build on my teaching skills and abilities. I continue to learn more and more about myself as an educator and a person when working with children of all ages. Helping a child reach a goal they never thought they could accomplish is a feeling like none other. I strive to create and pursue moments like this both inside and outside the classroom. 

Related Experience:

  • Camp JCC, Sports Specialist & Sports Camp Director Pre-K, Springfield, MA (Summer 2017)

    • Instructed lessons centered around skill themes, movement concepts, and locomotor skills

    • Created a fully inclusive environment by adapting lessons to meet the needs of all children

    • Assessed competency in motor skills and movement patterns to monitor progress and achievement

  • Camp JCC, Sports Specialist & Sports Camp Director 1st-5th, Springfield, MA (Summer 2017)​

    • Emphasized healthy social interactions by encouraging teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship

    • Taught subject areas including soccer, tennis, tee-ball, and basketball that focused on skill development

    • Collaborated with paraprofessionals and counselors to maximize engagement for all children

  • Camp JCC, Sports Specialist & Sports Camp Director 6th-11th, Springfield, MA (Summer 2017)

    • Implemented the Sport Education Model to provide children with an authentic learning experience

    • Witnessed campers working together to create a season, affiliations, formal competition, culminating events, and festivities for numerous sports including soccer, basketball, flag football, and baseball

    • Incorporated different roles in the SEM such as captains, fitness instructors, referees, scorekeepers, and statisticians

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  • Springfield College, Physical Education Department, Student Representative, Springfield, MA (Spring 2017​)

    • Selected to represent students while in search for a new professor of Physical Education at Springfield College

    • Met with professor candidates and provided feedback to the dean, department chair, and director of educator  preparation and licensure

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  • Harvard University, Instructional Activity Counselor K-12th, Cambridge, MA (Spring 2014-2016)​

    • Designed a variety of physical activities for students in grades K-8 at Harvard University’s Alumni Weekend

    • Implemented fitness stations for students in grades 9-12 based on kinesiology and exercise physiology concepts

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  • Maccabi Games, Chaperone, Supervisor, and Coach 8th-12th, Springfield, MA (Summer 2014-Present) 

    • Plan and assist the Jewish sporting event “Maccabi Games” with the President of the Springfield JCC

    • Chaperone and supervise teenage boys and girls from Team Springfield in Orange County California, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Stamford Connecticut, and Miami Florida

    • Design and implement team dynamic skills to successfully get teams to play together in a short amount of time

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