James Edinger

6 Sugar Bush Lane, Tolland, CT, 860-713-3240 jedinger@sprngfieldcollege.edu

OBJECTIVE: Continue to work hard to help students understand football and the impact it can have on their
lives. I would like to continue this journey as a graduate assistant at Central Connecticut State University

EDUCATION

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sports Studies
Licenses: Physical Education, Pre K-8, 5-12
Minor: Athletic Coaching
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Tolland Basketball assistant coach, Tolland, CT Winter 2017

Coached young men on different fundamentals of basketball
Gained valuable experience of how to run a high school sports program

Chicopee Basketball assistant coach, Chicopee, MA Winter 2016

Coached diverse group of individuals on fundamentals of basketball

Gained valuable experience of how to coach different personalities and how to handle different game situations

Was graded and critiqued on how to be a better coach by the head varsity coach and college supervisor

Tolland Football assistant coach, Tolland, CT Summer 2015-2016

Assisted in running Tolland football passing league

Coached Tolland High School team wide receivers and outside linebackers

Tolland Football Day Camp, Tolland, CT Summer 2015-2016

Coached ages from 5-13 about different football techniques such as proper stances, correct way to catch a
football and safe tackling form

Summer Basketball Coach for Tolland High School, New Britain, CT Summer 2014

Coached Tolland Basketballs JV and Varsity players against other towns in a summer league
ACTIVITIES
Springfield College Football, Springfield, MA 2013-present
Video coordinator for senior year
Was student assistant for junior season
Helped with organizing paperwork in office
Helped organize recruiting events
Played offensive line freshman and sophomore season

VOLUNTEER

Humanics in Action Day, Springfield, MA Fall 2013-2015

As a member of the football team went to local Springfield schools and did activities such as read to young
children and talk to them about how going to college is very important.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Springfield Central High School, Springfield, MA Winter 2016

Teaching Pre-Practicum
Taught physical education to diverse student population

Organized Badminton tournaments and a fitness unit

Worked full days during this Pre-Practicum

Prepared daily lesson plans and warmups for grades 9-12

Alfred M. Glickman, Springfield, MA Fall 2015

Taught students with special needs

Created lesson plans that would adjust for students with special needs

Agawam High School, Agawam, MA Fall 2014

Wrote lesson plans and taught lessons in badminton, yoga, stretching and fitness.

Provided assessments in psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domain

 Managed classroom behaviors in regards to routines rules and safety

Soule Road Elementary School, Wilbraham, MA Spring 2015

Wrote lesson plans and taught lessons on gymnastics basics and fundamentals
Assisted professional teacher with fitness testing

Margaret C. Ells School, Springfield, MA Fall 2014

Wrote lesson plans and taught to a student population made of regular students and special need students.
Taught basic skills to pre-k children such as rolling, catching and overhand throwing

Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA Spring 2015

Prepared lesson plans and taught lessons on volleyball and ultimate Frisbee.
Managed classroom behaviors in regards to routines rules and safety

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Resident Assistant for Springfield College, Springfield, MA 2014-2016

Implemented educational programming in residence halls for college aged students

Support residents and encourage participation in college events

Establish a safe community environment

Head Resident Assistant of Alumni Hall

WORK EXPERIENCE

Intern for Travelers Insurance, Hartford, CT Summer 2013-2016

Supported three organizations as they moved to a paperless environment, Hartford, CT

Tolland Schools Substitute Para, Tolland, CT Spring 2016

Substituted as a Para for all schools in Tolland district.

Helped students with disabilities of many different ages throughout the school day.

Also performed everyday teacher duties such as watching over the lunch room and watching over students
at recess.

Lifeguarded for Vernon parks and Recreation, Vernon, CT, Summer 2014

Lifeguard tasks included: addressing rules, observance of swimming and boating activity, beach
maintenance, equipment checks and emergency action plan training.