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FALL 2009PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION

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Being Prepared Every educator should be prepared do there best to teach an

effective lesson on a daily basis.

Fairness Every educator should be as fair to each student as possible

Go Above and Beyond to Help Students Every educator should do whatever is in their power to help

their students with issues in and out of school

Be a Role Model Every educator should make an effort to be a positive

influence in the lives of the students

WHAT IS MY REASON FOR WRITING? I am writing to apply for the position of

assistant football coach at the high school level.

WHY I AM INTERESTED IN THE POSITION? I have a passion for the sport of football. I enjoy working with students of the high school

age. I want to utilize my leadership abilities, work

experience, and advanced knowledge of the sport.

I know that I will be a successful football coach, and a positive experience in my players’ lives.

WHY AM I QUALIFIED FOR THE POSITION? I have a B.S.E. in P-12 Kinesiology Experience in both playing and coaching high

school football at different levels. Inform the employer of the resume I have

enclosed, which will help them gain insight to my work experience in the field, accomplishments, and abilities.

WHAT WOULD I LIKE TO HAPPEN NEXT? I would like to meet with the employer at their

earliest convenience to discuss how I could be a great asset to their program.

To show what I am trying to accomplish.MY OBJECTIVE: To obtain a high school football coaching position

utilizing my knowledge of the game and years of experience

To show why I am qualified for the positionEDUCATION: Candidate for B.S.E Kinesiology p-12 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 3.5 GPA

To show how I have prepared to fulfill the position’s responsibilities

EXPERIENCE: Teaching Internship, Elmdale Elementary School,

Springdale , Ar. Teaching Internship, Hellstern Middle School, Springdale,

Ar. Practice Teaching through University of Arkansas

kinesiology courses. Assisted with Conway Senior High School football in years

past.To show my ambition and leadership capabilitiesLEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES: Attended Sigma Chi Balfour leadership Conference Acted as assistant fall rush chairmen for two terms (2006,

2007)

A1: Becoming familiar with students’ background knowledge and experiences.

Ex. At Elmdale Elementary School, a large portion of the students did not speak fluent English. Knowing this helped me to plan effective lessons (a lot of demonstrations).

A2: Articulating clear learning goals that are appropriate for the students.

Ex. When teaching a lesson on over hand throwing, I had the 5th grade students throw to a partner at a short distance, and explained to them that our goal for the day was to practice the correct throwing form.

A3: Demonstrating an understanding of the connections between the content that was learned previously, the current content, and the content that remains to be learned in the future.

Ex. At Hellstern, I have taught a lesson on dribbling a basketball, another on shooting a basketball, and plan to teach a lesson focusing on lay ups to tie all of skills together.

A4: Creating or selecting teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials or other resources that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson.

Ex. At Elmdale, during the over hand throwing with a football lesson, I had the smaller students throw with smaller footballs. I also had them throw at appropriate distances depending on their individual arm strength.

A5: Creating or selecting evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson.

Ex. At Elmdale, during my lesson on over hand throwing, I evaluated the students on their form, not how far they could throw the ball, because the focus of the lesson was their throwing form.

B1: Creating an environment that promotes fairness. Ex. At Hellstern, I gave all of my students their own

basketball during a dribbling lesson, and allowed each of them equal time to participate in the activities.

B2: Establishing and maintaining rapport with the students. Ex. At Hellstern, I have “social time” duty during lunch

time. This allows me to talk with the students and get to know them better.

B3: Communicating challenging learning expectations to each student.

Ex. At Elmdale, I during the over hand throwing lesson, I asked the students to take a step back each time they completed a pass to their partner, and continue challenging themselves.

B4: Establishing consistent standards of classroom behavior.

Ex. At Hellstern, I have made it clear to the students that If they talk while I am giving instructions, they will have to sign the behavior book, regardless of who they might be.

B5: Making the physical environment as safe and conducive to learning as possible.

Ex. Each day during off-season football at Hellstern, I make sure that each of the students has a spotter when lifting weights.

C1: Making learning goals and instructional procedures clear to students.

Ex. When one of my classes at Elmdale played “scooter football” I explained to them that the day’s lesson focus was on teamwork, and demonstrated how they were to work together and score during the game, without breaking the rules.

C2: Making content comprehensible to students. Ex. To avoid the language barrier with some of the

Hispanic students at Elmdale, I demonstrated each of the activities.

C3: Encouraging students to extend their thinking. Ex. I always try to allow a few minutes at the end of

each lesson to ask open ended questions about the lesson. After a weight lifting lesson this week, I asked the students which muscles each exercise worked the most.

C4: Monitoring students’ understanding of content through a variety of means, providing feedback to students to assist learning, and adjusting learning activities as the situation demands.

Ex. During a galloping lesson at Elmdale, I had the students perform the skill at different speeds, in different directions, and with different “lead legs.” This helped me to see if they really understood the correct form if the skill.

C5: Using instructional time efficiently. Ex. With the elementary school children, I knew

that more instructional time was needed for each lesson, but by giving demonstrations I was able to minimize this time. The less instructional time is needed for the middle school students, so I don’t waste class time by talking too much about the activities.

D1: Reflecting on the extent to which the learning goals were met.

This occurs after a lesson has been taught. If the goals were not met, come up with different teaching strategies.

Ex. After I taught an ineffective lesson on hiking a football to a 1st grade class, I came up with more effective cues for the next time that I taught the lesson.

D2: Demonstrating a sense of efficacy. Ex. I have tried to carry out my duties during this

internship to the best of my ability on a daily basis, and I strive to help the students in any way possible.

D3: Building professional relationships with colleagues to share teaching insights and to coordinate learning activities for students.

Ex. At both placements during my internship, my mentor teachers have provided me with helpful knowledge and strategies for teaching the lessons.

D4: Communicating with parents or guardians about a students learning.

I have not had much experience with this, but I have seen my mentor teachers speak with parents/guardians, and solve the issue at hand quickly and respectfully.

I have learned many new teaching techniques regarding class management.

I have learned new strategies which will help my lessons to be more effective.

I have learned about managing instructional time with students of different ages.

I have learned that young students will not be enthusiastic unless you are enthusiastic yourself.

I have learned that I still have a lot to learn.

Mentor Teacher: Coach Josh Hiklin Great P.E. Teacher Tons of knowledge and Strategies Helped me to develop my own

teaching style Loves fantasy football

“WE DARE TO TRY”

Mentor Teacher: Coach Brett Unger Great P.E. Teacher Let’s me be in charge of classes Let’s me learn through experience Cardinals Fan!

FUTURE GOALS TO GET A JOB COACHING HIGH

SCHOOL FOOTBALL AND TEACHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL P.E.

TEACHING ENHANCEMENT STATEMENT:

I PLAN TO ALWAYS KEEP AN OPEN MIND, AND CONTINUE TO GROW AS AN EDUCATOR