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Physical Education & Health Teacher – 2009/2010Personal Fitness & Health Teacher at International School – 2010/2012
International Dorm Director - 2011/2012Physical Education & Health Teacher – 2012/2016
Outstanding Major of the Year
2008 Michigan Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Outstanding Major of the Year2009 National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Stephen RichardWebsite: http://stephenfrichard.wix.com/pehealth
Email: [email protected] Cell phone: (989) 513-3093
Stephen Richard
Stephen Richard
To whom it may concern,
I am proud of the past five years teaching physical education, health and personal fitness in the state of Maine. While I am confident of having a positive influence in my students’ life and education, my wife and I are excited about the opportunity to make a difference closer to family and/or in a new, diverse location. The picturesque town we are in was the perfect place to start a career; however, the prospect of reaching more students is genuinely exciting. I am more than ready to apply my seven years of experience and utilize acquired skills as a competent, proficient teacher to a school in need.
Currently, I hold a bachelors degree from Saginaw Valley State University, with K-12 certifications in health, physical education, recreation, dance and psychology. My educational goal of acquiring a masters Educational Leadership is complete. Earning this masters degree has enhanced my knowledge and pedagogy as a school leader and will help provide the best educational experience for all students. The Educational Leadership program at the University of New England is highly regarded and I am eager to use my increased understanding of education.
I strongly believe that physical education is an exciting means to learn and love being active and healthy. I am able to serve as a role model for the students as physical fitness is essential to me personally and I have experience in numerous activities, sports and games from around the world. The challenges, discipline and skill acquisition of P.E. creates character, fortitude, self-esteem, and positive values. A physical education class offers a unique opportunity to exemplify those values, including teamwork and good communication. Physical education bridges ethnicity, gender and ability levels by incorporating teamwork dynamics as well as increasing brain function for success in any diverse class. It is my passion to create success on an individual level so all students can build confidence and become enthused about fitness and health. My positive and encouraging attitude and love for physical education will be contagious to all my students: they will have fun, work hard and become better learners and citizens. It is my goal that through experience, teaching and modeling, all my students will gain a strong foundation for lifelong health and fitness.
I am interested in becoming involved in extracurricular activities through coaching and other community
programs. During the past seven years of teaching I have been a head basketball and cross country coach at the middle school level as well as head wresting and track and field coach at the high school level. I have also volunteered with several community running races, school fitness events and recently raised $500 participating in a “Polar Plunge” involving jumping into a designated hole cut out of the ice on a lake, benefiting children with disabilities. It is my belief that school and community involvement gives a sense of pride and connection that is invaluable to individuals and the society as a whole.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me if you have any questions. I look forward
to hearing from you soon and the opportunity of contributing to your school. Enthusiastically yours, Stephen F. Richard
Stephen RichardWebsite: http://stephenfrichard.wix.com/pehealth
Email: [email protected] Cell phone: (989) 513-3093
EDUCATION University of New England, ME, masters in Educational Leadership 2012-2015 Saginaw Valley State University, MI, bachelor degree 2002-2008 Massey University, New Zealand – study abroad 2006 Degree: Major-Health, Physical Education & Recreation. Minor-Psychology Masters in Educational Leadership TEACHING CERTIFICATION Certification: Health, Physical Education and Recreation. (MX) K-12 2008 Psychology (CE) 6-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Physical education and health teacher: 2012-present
• AOS96 Machias Bay Schools PreK-8th, Maine • Developed the physical education and health curriculum – head cross country and track coach• Infused swimming, rock climbing, hiking, fishing, and dance into the curriculum
Personal fitness teacher: Washington Academy 9th-12th East Machias, Maine 2010-2012
• Personal Fitness teacher at a private/international high school • Developed a curriculum for the new fitness class • Developed after school programs for the fitness center • Head wrestling and track and field coach • Personally trained students with injuries and specific sporting requirements• International Experience at Washington Academy: • Successfully mixed cultures in a variety of activities during and after school • Team leader of international student group competitions • Dorm director of international students:
- managed coworkers and students in a living situation - supervised dorm proceedings and directed student behavior
Physical education/health teacher, Lubec Schools: PreK-12, Lubec, Maine 2009-2010 • Physical education and health teacher for grades PreK-12, • Developed the physical education and health curriculums • Head track coach at the high school level and head basketball coach at the middle school level • Board member of the school health committee • Started and led a fitness program for the teachers • Started and led an elementary gymnastics program • Started and led an adult basketball and volleyball league • Started and led a school recycling program • “Big brother” of a student with special needs • Painted giant school name and mascots in the gym and locker rooms
Student teaching:
Meridian High School and Meridian Elementary, Sanford, MI – Physical Education 2008 Field Experience:
• Arthur Eddy Academy, Saginaw, MI (100 hours) Fall 2005 • Swan Valley High School, Saginaw MI (20 hours) Fall 2007
• Bay City Western, Bay City, MI (20 hours) Fall 2007 • Webber Middle School, Saginaw, MI (20 hours) Winter 2008 • St. Michael Lutheran School, Reese, MI (30 hours) Winter 2008 • Substitute teaching: Midland Public Schools, Midland, MI
Meridian Public Schools, Sanford, MI (357 hours) 2008-2009 ACADEMIC / RELATED HONORS
• Michigan Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance outstanding major of the year 2008 • National Association for Sport and Physical Education outstanding major of the year 2009
• Deans’ list 7 semesters • Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, All-Academic Team 2006-2007
WORK EXPERIENCE Plymouth Public Pool, Midland, MI
• Taught swim lessons ~ through red cross certification levels 1 through 4 • Head life guard ~ safety and managerial duties 2004-2005
Midland Community Center, Midland, MI • Lead camp counselor for all sports camps and climbing camps • Head Rock wall/climbing class instructor • Teacher for children’s athletic classes 2006 - 2009
Midland and Meridian Public Schools • Assistant cross country coach at Meridian High School 2008 • Head wrestling coach at Northeast Middle School 2008/2009 • Assistant track and field coach at Midland High School 2009
OTHER EXPERIENCE Study abroad in New Zealand, at Massey University Winter 2006
• Studied coaching, exercise science, and New Zealand athletics • Learned athletic events common to New Zealand • Taught American athletic events to Massey University classes • Involved member of the Massey University Alpine Club
Varsity athlete on SVSU Track and Field team • Pole vaulted, sprinted and threw javelin 2002-2007 • Team captain last two years – lead by example, held team meetings • Pole vault coach – created workouts and lifting regimens
Member of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
• Represented the Track and Field team 2004-2007 • Organized and was involved in community service and fundraising events • Planned and created methods for team unity between all SVSU athletics
SVSU Physical Education Club Board member
• Helped plan and organize events such as Special Olympics 2006-2008 • Designed P.E. club and Special Olympic t-shirts • Developed and lead P.E. club dance presentation at MAHPERD conference
Exercise Science Club member 2006-2008
• Increased knowledge of exercise and body mechanics • Attended American College of Sports Medicine conferences • Involved in club health fairs and fitness programs
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Volunteered at soup kitchens in Saginaw, MI through SAAC 2004-2007 • Prepared a booth and volunteered time at study abroad fairs 2006, 2007 • Through SVSU grant, contributed several days of fitness studies
-and teaching health at low SES Francis Rea Academy 2007-2008
• Personally trained participants in a “Weight Loss Challenge” 2008 • Prepared developmental games for Special Olympic participants 2008 • Organized SVSU volunteers for the Special Olympic event 2008 • Volunteered at “Thunder in the Valley” wheel chair rugby tournaments 2008, 2009 • Measured health elements of individuals for health fair 2008 • Taught sport stacking at Arthur Eddy Academy 2008 • Presented “Slack Lining” at a Health & P.E. council meeting 2008 • Helped fix bikes for “Recycle a Bicycle” program 2009 • Volunteered at Pennant running race as a fundraiser for school athletics 2009 • Coordinated and cooked at a community fish fry for a fisherman’s memorial 2010 • Painted faces and participated in the dunk tank at Lubec’s spring fair 2010 • Volunteered at the 4th of July, Cutler lobster crate race 2011-2015 • Brought students hiking, fishing and kayaking multiple times 2010-2012 • Taught Sunday school for 6-11 year olds 2012-2015 • Taught youth group to high school students 2012-2015 • Students and I participated in a “Polar Plunge” benefiting a special needs camp 2012-2013
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
• MAHPERD, Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance • MAHPERD, Maine Association for Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance • AAHPERD, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance • NASPE, National Association for Sport and Physical Education • NSCA, National Strength and Conditioning Association • MIACSM, The Michigan Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine • Health and P.E. council member of the Gratiot Isabella RESD
AMERICAN RED CROSS CERTIFICATION
• Water safety instruction • First Aid • CPR/AED – adult plus child & infant CPR
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE • Attended and presented at annual MAHPERD in Michigan 2008 • Attended and participated at annual MAHPERD in Maine 2009-2015• Completed 51 contact hours of professional development at the Literacy Professional Development
class at Lubec Consolidated School during the 2009-2010 school year PUBLICATIONS
“Track and Field Special Olympics at Saginaw Valley State University” The MAHPERD Journal 2008
REFERENCES
Elm Street Elementary Principal Tony Maker 38 Jacksonville Rd, East Machias, ME, 04630 Work: (207) 255-8692 Home: (207) 255-6038 Email: [email protected]
Health and Sport Science - Otterbein University Associate Professor Ann-Catherine Sullivan, Ph.D., CAPE 155 W. Main Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081 Work Phone: (614) 890-3000 E-mail: [email protected]
Washington Academy Assistant Head of School Tim Reynolds 66 Cutler Rd, East Machias, ME, 04630 Work (207) 255-8301 ext: 203
E-mail: [email protected] Washington Academy PE Teacher/AD Blaine Steeves 66 Cutler Rd, East Machias, ME, 04630 Work: (207) 255-8301 ext: 223 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Administrator; Machias Valley Christian School Assistant Pastor; Machias Christian Fellowship Brian S. Campbell Home: 207-255-3405 Email: [email protected]
Dave Pettyplace - Student teaching host teacher Meridian High School, Sanford, MI Residence: (989) 799-0885 Cell: (989) 906-6828 3303 North M-30 Sanford, MI, 48657
E-mail: [email protected]