E-mail: bridgette.dwyer (@) cortland (dot)edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the field of Education, where I can utilize my knowledge and skills in the areas of fitness, stages of development, and lifetime wellness. I look forward to gaining experience and knowledge that will support my goal of becoming an inspirational educator.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education-Physical Education Major, Concentration-Adapted Physical Education
State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY, May 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Field Experience: St. Mary’s Catholic School, Cortland, NY, 13045, Fall 2011
· Created lesson plans in the area of motor development for students grades K-6
· Implemented age appropriate/developmental activities
WORK EXPERIENCE
New Visions Program 2009-Present
· Teacher Assistant responsible for the health and safety of adults with developmental disabilities
· Created activities that individuals could use for real life situations
· Assisted with social activities that facilitated lifelong relationships
· Modeled physical activity and proper nutrition
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Onondaga Community College-Woman’s Collegiate Soccer 2009 and 2010
· Team Captain responsible for modeling work ethic, open communication, positive attitude both on and off the field
Onondaga Community College-Woman’s Collegiate Lacrosse 2010
· Team Captain responsible for modeling work ethic, open communication, positive attitude both on and off the field
Westhill High School-Woman’s Varsity Soccer 2008
· Team Captain responsible for modeling work ethic, open communication, positive attitude both on and off the field
Westhill High School-Woman’s Varsity Lacrosse 2009
· Team Captain responsible for modeling work ethic, open communication, positive attitude both on and off the field
· Assisted with coordination of the “Stick It To Cancer”
VOLUNTEER
Special Olympics Spring 2010
· Facilitated sportsmanship
· Supported athletes during participation
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Fall 2009
· Assisted in registration and participant grouping
· Distribution of written material
Collegiate Soccer Camp Counselor Summer 2009
· Assisted lead coach with team and individual skill building
· Created practice plans
· Demonstrated proper fundamentals
· Refereed inner squad games
WOYSA Assistant Coach Spring 2008
· Organized youth soccer
· Led skill building activities
· Assisted with drills and games
PROFFESIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
· NYS AHPERD
· SUNY Cortland Alliance of Physical Education Majors
HONORS AND AWARDS
· Academic Excellence Award, 2009 and 2010
· 1st Team NJCAA Region 3 All-Region 2010
· 1st Team NJCAA All-American Woman’s Lacrosse Player 2010
· Army Leadership Award 2009
· Various 1st team all league and All Section for soccer and lacrosse 2008-2009
CERTIFICATIONS
· Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (S.A.V.E.)
· Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect (C.A.R.)
· American Red Cross certified CPR/AED and Infant CPR
· American Red Cross certified CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
· American Red Cross certified First Aid Responding to Emergencies
· Virtus Training
REFERENCES
References available upon request
