Andrew Blain
Objective
To teach physical education and health, as well as coach middle or high school students
Mission Statement
To ensure all students are given an equal opportunity to develop physical skills, social skills, and problem solving skills by participating in sequential physical activity that is motivating and challenging
Education
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Minor in Health, 2007
GPA: 3.7 Honors: Dean’s List 2002-2007
Work Experience
Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Ottawa Hills High School, Grand Rapids, MI
August 2007-present
· Taught multiple sections of Physical Education and Health Education classes to students, grades nine through twelve
· Adjusted teaching to accommodate students with a variety of special needs, including physical and learning impairments
· Often required to teach large numbers of students at a time with limited resources and equipment
· Collaborated with organizations to encourage and empower students through community resources
Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Creston High School, Grand Rapids, MI
January 2002-present
· Trained and developed highly competitive swimmers and divers ranging in age from fourteen to eighteen
· Developed creative techniques to teach the sport of swimming and diving to beginner through advanced swimmers
· Prepared numerous divers for in-league competition and regional qualification meets for the State Meet
· Collaborated with parents in order to engage family support in the swim program
References
Available Upon Request
Objective
To teach physical education and health, as well as coach middle or high school students
Mission Statement
To ensure all students are given an equal opportunity to develop physical skills, social skills, and problem solving skills by participating in sequential physical activity that is motivating and challenging
Education
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Minor in Health, 2007
GPA: 3.7 Honors: Dean’s List 2002-2007
Work Experience
Teacher
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Ottawa Hills High School, Grand Rapids, MI
August 2007-present
· Taught multiple sections of Physical Education and Health Education classes to students, grades nine through twelve
· Adjusted teaching to accommodate students with a variety of special needs, including physical and learning impairments
· Often required to teach large numbers of students at a time with limited resources and equipment
· Collaborated with organizations to encourage and empower students through community resources
Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach
Grand Rapids Public Schools, Creston High School, Grand Rapids, MI
January 2002-present
· Trained and developed highly competitive swimmers and divers ranging in age from fourteen to eighteen
· Developed creative techniques to teach the sport of swimming and diving to beginner through advanced swimmers
· Prepared numerous divers for in-league competition and regional qualification meets for the State Meet
· Collaborated with parents in order to engage family support in the swim program
References
Available Upon Request
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