Kendra L.

Skinner
KendraS.PE@gmail.com KendrasPEportfolio.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE To obtain a position where knowledge of physical education from both an educational background and work experience that provides students with motor skills and encourages active and healthy lifestyles. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, New York Major: Physical Education GPA: 3.4/4.0

December 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Field Experience: Sport and Splash Program Spring 2014 SUNY Cortland, Cortland New York Taught a student with a disability in an aquatics setting Created a weekly lesson plan Developed a physical education Individualized Education Plan for a student with a disability Assessed student progress Field Experience: High School Physical Education Homer Central High School, Homer, New York Organized and led lesson components of physical education Led a full lesson in Ultimate Frisbee for grades 9 through 12 Observed and assisted in physical education classes Field Experience: Jr. High Physical Education Homer Central Middle School, Homer, New York Organized and led lesson components of physical education Led a full lesson in Softball for grades 6 through 8 Observed and assisted Master teacher during a school day Field Experience: Elementary Physical Education Belle Sherman Elementary School, Ithaca, New York Organized and led warm-ups, lesson focus, and closures Led full lessons in gymnastics for grades 4 and 5 Created Lesson plans based on the master teachers unit Assessed students motor skills. Spring 2013

Spring 2013

Fall 2013

St. Marys Elementary School, Cortland, New York Spring 2012 Taught grades ranging from Pre-kindergarten through 5th grade Engaged students in various activities including games, art projects, dancing, and reading

K. Skinner RELATED EXPERIENCES Gymnastics Instructor March 2013-present Head Over Heels Gymnastics, Ithaca, New York Lead developmentally appropriate gymnastics lessons for ages of 18 months to 18 years Teach lessons that develop self-esteem, strength, flexibility, agility and confidence through gymnastics in a fun and safe learning environment. Ski Instructor Winter 2011- Spring 2012 Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Cortland, New York Led progressive lessons for beginner and advanced skiers. COACHING EXPERIENCES Gymnastics Coaching Clinic Spring 2012 SUNY Cortland, Cortland, New York Developed coaching and teaching strategies for developmentally-appropriate gymnastics in a sports setting. Cheerleading Coaching Clinic Winter 2008-2010 Shenendehowa High School, Clifton Park, New York Develop and provide instruction of cheers and routines for students in Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade HONORS AND AWARDS Disney College Program Internship Spring 2012-2013 Quarterly Award recipient, Walt Disney Worlds Blizzard Beach- Lifeguard J.B. Nash Award Nominee, AAHPERD Spring 2013 Selected by peer review based on demonstrated professionalism PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Schools Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop (S.A.V.E.) Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Workshop (C.A.R.R.) Dignity of All Students Act Workshop (DASA Workshop) Alliance of Physical Education Majors (APEM) CERTIFICATIONS New York Professional Coaching Certification Anticipated December 2014 American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor Received May 2012 American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Training Received May 2012 American Red Cross Certified Infant, Child & Adult CPR Received December 2012 American Red Cross Certified First Aid Received December 2012 American Red Cross Certified AED Essentials Received December 2012 Ellis and Associates Lifeguard trained Summer 2012 Protecting Gods Children VIRTUS: Catholic School Bullying Certification Spring 2012 Certified Beginner and Intermediate Ski Instructor Winter 2012 Heads Up! Concussions in Youth Sports Spring 2013 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS New York State Association for Health, Physical education, Recreation, and Dance American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance