Christopher J.

Monroe
106 South Colman Road, Wolcott, CT 06716, 203-525-1750
cmonroe@springfieldcollege.edu

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Physical Education practicum in elementary or secondary level

EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies, May 2015
Minor: Health Studies
Licenses: Physical Education Pre K-8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure
Presidents Scholarship 2011- 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Springfield Central High School, Pre- Practicum, Springfield, MA
2014- present
Work with students grades 9-12 on team related activities
Challenge students with in depth questions to create critical thinking
Create rubrics for peer assessments to take place at end of lesson
Teach 4 lessons per week and have full responsibility of classroom for 16 weeks
Alfred M. Glickman Elementary, Adapted Physical Education, Springfield, MA
Fall 2013
Guided Adapted Physical Education classes to students with learning disorders
Established behavioral expectations and rule charts
Taught jumping, hopping, skipping, leaping, and galloping lessons
Glenbrook Middle School, Middle School Module, Longmeadow, MA
Spring 2013
Co-instructed students grades 6-8 once a week
Provided lessons of nitroball, basketball, and volleyball
Assessed students with Authentic Assessments
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Elementary (3-5), Springfield, MA
Spring 2013
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Lead 4 and 5 grade classes in dynamic warm up activities
Focus on Soccer unit once a week for four straight weeks
Incorporated music into lessons as start and stop signals
Agawam High School, High School Module, Agawam, MA
Fall 2012
Team Taught lessons on badminton, floor hockey, and basketball
Used sport education model template in 9th grade classes
Full responsibility of taking attendance during four week time period
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Elementary (K-2), Springfield, MA
Fall 2012
Prepared lessons for students in 1st and 2nd grade (jumping, hopping)
Provided creative visuals for all classes to look at for examples during activities
Implemented assessment activities for all students
Alfred M. Glickman Elementary, Springfield, MA
Spring 2012
Worked one on one with students to improve basic fundamental movement patterns
Provided behavioral award chart for students if they stayed on task throughout lessons
Trinity Nursery School, Springfield, Ma
Fall 2011
Introduce basic locomotor concepts to preschool students
Lesson focuses on walking, running, jumping, hopping, throwing, and catching

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard at Woodtick Recreation Area Wolcott, CT
(Oversee water activity along with manage snack bar)
Wolcott Park and Recreation Summer Camp Counselor

Summers 2013- Present

Summers 2010- Present

(Coordinated all of physical education activities ages 5-12)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wolcott Maintenance Staff

Summers 2012- Present

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Recognized for Kappa Delta Pi
Fall 2013
Deans List
(Fall 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Fall 2011)
Recognized for National Society of Leadership and Success
Fall 2012
Member of Two Stripers Physical Education Student Ambassadors
Fall 2011- Present
Member of Emerging Leaders Program
Fall 2011
Pre- Camp (Freshman camp to interact with others prior to semester)
Fall 2011

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer at Springfield YMCA
Volunteer Classroom Reading at Alcott Elementary School
Humanics in Action Day (help families recover for tornado damage)
Volunteer at Wolcott Special Olympics

Spring 2012 - Present

Winter 2011 - Present
Fall 2011- Present
Summer 2011- Present

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Member of Baseball Team at Springfield College
Assistant Coach, American Legion Baseball Post 165
Volunteer freshman football coach for Wolcott High School
Assistant Head Coach Wolcott Basketball Summer League
Volunteer football coach for Wolcott Youth Football

Fall 2011- Present

Summer 2013- Present
Summer 2012- Present
Summer 2012- Present
Summer 2011- Present

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Division III Baseball, Springfield College, Springfield, MA

CERTIFICATIONS
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification
Red Cross Basic Frist Aid Certification
Red Cross C.P.R. Certification

Fall 2011- Present