katherine s.
Private tutor in Randolph, MA
Education
2012-2014: Cambridge College – Cambridge, MA;Master of Education, Secondary Education 2002-2006: University of Miami – School of Education, Coral Gables, FL Bachelor of Science in Education (GPA 3.297) Department of Exercise Science
Experience
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 9/2012 – Present Blue Hills Vocational High School, Canton, MA – Physical Education/Health Teacher • Promotes physical activity in young adults at the high school level • Helps students develop motor skills as well as cognitive and affective skills • Adjusts curriculum and lesson plans to accommodate students on IEPs or with physical disabilities • Teaches 6 mixed gender classes grades 9-12 including 3 pool classes • Pool classes include teaching 20+ young adults per class proper swimming techniques and water safety while maintaining supervision of all students in the pool at all times • Assesses student progress and behaviors and reports using Aspen X2 technology 7/2014 – 8/2014 Blue Hills Vocational Summer Exploratory Career Camp, Canton, MA – Science Teacher • Plans, develops and delivers hands-on, project based lessons that spark curiosity, confidence, and collaboration with vocational shops • Integrates academic and vocational MA frameworks • Maintains records of students’ progress 9/2011 – 6/2012 Wareham High School, Wareham, MA - Physical Education Teacher • Demonstrates the benefits of short term and long term physical fitness to young adults • Helps students develop motor skills as well as cognitive and affective skills • Adjusts curriculum and lesson plans to accommodate students on IEPs or with physical disabilities • Teaches 6 mixed gender classes grades 9-12 ranging in size from 22-40 students • Communicates and demonstrates lessons and activities effectively to students • Assesses student progress and behaviors and reports using Power School technology COACHING EXPERIENCE 3/2013 – Present Blue Hills Vocational High School Girl’s Freshman Softball – Head Coach • Plans and executes practice 5 days per week • Develops game plans and strategies for 10 game schedule • Trains team of 10 girls and gives feedback on technique and play 11/2012 – 2/2013 Blue Hills Vocational High School Girl’s Freshman Basketball – Head Coach • Plans and executes practice 5 days per week • Develops game plans and strategies • Scouts opponents • Helps train team and give feedback on play 3/2012 – Present Wareham High School Girl’s Freshman Softball – Head Coach • Plans and executes practice 5 days per week • Develops game plans and strategies for 10 game schedule • Trains team of 10 girls and gives feedback on technique and play 11/2011 – 2/2012 Wareham High School Girl’s Varsity Basketball – Assistant Coach • Helps plan and execute practice 6 days per week • Helps develop game plans and strategies • Scouts opponents • Helps train team and give feedback on play SCHOOL CULTURE EXPERIENCE 4/2014-Present Blue Hills Vocational High School - School Council • Works with administration, parents, students, and other teachers to review and amend the School Improvement Plan 9/2014-Present Blue Hills Vocational High School Fall Sports Site Manager • Ensures that sportsmanship is encouraged by all • Works with officials to ensure a safe environment • Fills out score sheets to be collected by MIAA 11/2013-Present Blue Hills High School Winter Sports Site Manager • Manages game clock, scoreboard, fouls, and possession arrow for varsity and junior varsity basketball games • Works with officials to ensure a safe environment 4/2013-Present Blue Hills High School Academic Advisory Board • Works with administration and other teachers to create a better school environment POLITICAL ADVANCE EXPERIENCE 5/2009 – 5/2010: Vice President Joseph Biden – Local Advance Team • Coordinated with sponsors and US Secret service to plan Biden’s trips to the Boston area • Planned and coordinated all set up, logistics, AV, and media operations CERTIFICATIONS • Physical Education Teacher K-12 (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) • Health Teacher 5-12 (Massachusetts Department f Elementary and Secondary Education) • Project Adventure High and Low Elements • YMCA Lifeguard • YMCA First Aid • CPR Pro • Skillful Teacher (Research for Better Teaching)
Availability
Any day after 2PM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Dear University Tutor, I am writing to apply for the SAT test prep position with your company. I am currently a full time Physical Education and Health teacher at Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical High School in Canton where I also coach Basketball and Softball. Before Blue Hills, I spent as year a full time Physical Education teacher at Wareham High School where I also coached Basketball and Softball. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Education with a focus on Sport Administration and Exercise Science and am working towards my Master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College with an expected graduation date of December 2014. As an enthusiastic, driven, and supportive teaching professional, I am confident in my ability to become a valuable member of your team. My enclosed resume highlights my experience and desire to promote strong sportsmanship and a healthy lifestyle. My tenure at Wareham High School afforded me experience in working with large class sizes ranging from 22-40 students per class, and severe discipline issues. I was responsible for planning and teaching 3 Physical Education classes for grades 9-10, 2 Competitive Team Sports classes for grades 11-12, and 1 Fitness class for grades 11-12. Having taught many students on IEP and 504 plans, I am confident in my ability to modify lessons to accommodate those of all physical abilities and cognitive levels. At both Blue Hills and Wareham I coached basketball and softball, and served as part of the NEASC accreditation committees. Throughout my experience as an educator and coach, I have had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of students and I feel confident in my ability to assess each student’s needs and tailor lesson plans accordingly. My ability to relate to students of all different levels and backgrounds will make me an asset to your school. I encourage student learning by making lesson plans as exciting and game-like as possible while reinforcing the importance of physical fitness and promoting active participation, teamwork, organization, and strategy. Being a member of the Varsity Crew team at the University of Miami taught me discipline, management, and most importantly teamwork – skills that I value and carry with me today. Collegiate rowing also afforded me the opportunity to gain experience as a coach at the Miami Beach Rowing Club where I taught youth and novice rowers. In addition to this experience, I have eight years experience as a camp counselor for the Newburyport Youth Girls Basketball League and have helped coach many youth Field Hockey camps. As a student teacher and coach, I have experienced how certain environments can provide for growth and learning. Over the years I have enjoyed witnessing and enabling such growth. I have witnessed students, athletes and campers overcome their fears and insecurities while learning communication and cooperation skills they can take with them to the real world. For me, that is where true satisfaction comes from – knowing that the skills and experiences that have been provided to the students will last entire lifetimes. I have truly cherished these opportunities and would very much appreciate being considered for any coaching positions that may be available as well. I am certified to teach Physical Education in all grades Pre K-12 and Health Education in grades 5-12 as well as being certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. I also recently completed the Research for Better Teaching Skillful Teacher course. I have attached my resume, college transcripts, and Massachusetts Department of Education License along with three letters of recommendation. I am certain that my enthusiasm, along with my abilities in education and coaching will make me an asset to your school. I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about this position and my potential contribution. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Katherine Sullivan
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