BLAKE HELLER

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(516) 578-6906
2499 Locust Ave.
North Bellmore, NY 11710
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Physical Education job in a High School Setting

EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement of Sports Studies May 2019
Minor: Athletic Coaching May 2019

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Granby Jr./Sr. High School, Granby, MA January-May 2019
Student Teaching Grades 7-12
 Prepared lesson plans for all types of games. (Racket and Net Sports, Territorial Games, Target Games, Cooperative games)
 Videotaped multiple times while educating the students; worked with students who have physical and learning disabilities
 Taught 5 different types of classes everyday and created 5 lesson plans daily, for 15 weeks
Alfred M. Glickman School, Springfield, MA September-December 2017
Adapted Class Teaching Modules
 Worked with special education students in grades K-5 individually on developing life skills in a diverse urban school
 Enhanced students fine motor and gross motor skills, while differentiating instruction based on individual needs
 Prepared 2 separate lesson plans weekly (10 different lesson total)
Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA March-May 2017
Middle School Module: Grades 6-8
 Co-taught and prepared lessons that included capture the flag in addition to different components of the game of volleyball
 Created a skill DVD and set induction projects, as well as completed an assessment portfolio
East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow, MA January-March 2017
High School Modules: Grades 9-12
 Prepared lesson plans for dance, floor hockey, swimming and pool basketball
 Incorporated a block plan, modified games project and sport education model in the 9th-12th grade class
 Lessons included discussions about the importance of being physically active after graduating from high school
Thomas M. Balliet Elementary, Springfield, MA October-December 2016
Elementary School Modules: Grades 3-5
 Prepared lesson plans for fitness based activities, throwing, catching, kicking and movement concepts
 Incorporated technology during all of my lessons, including SMART Boards and Apps
 Taught students co-curricular activities between physical education and science
Margaret C. Ells School, Springfield, MA September-October 2016
Elementary School Modules: Grades PreK-2
 Prepared lesson plans for special education students consisting of skill themes and movement concepts
 Worked on behavior management plans with students as needed
 Taught students co-curricular activities between physical education and science
Springfield Day Nursery: Square One, Springfield, MA January-May 2016
Instructional Strategies: Pre-School
 Created and implemented lesson plans to preschool students that focused on multiple movement concepts
 Tested students on basic skills to see how they are at performance based activities
 Introduced basic locomotor concepts to preschoolers; worked on kicking, catching and throwing skills
William N. Deberry Elementary School, Springfield, MA September-December 2015
 Taught students why education is so crucial for your future, to get a job and support your family
 Taught students the importance of a good education and the physical well being to promote a long healthy life

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SHAPE America member: Presenter at the National P.E. Convention in Tampa Florida April 2019
MAHPERD member: Attended convention in Worcester, MA November 2016- Present
Attended MAHPERD Spring Conference: PYFP Workshop at Springfield College March 2018
Attended MAHPERD Student Summit at Salem State University September 2017
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RELATED EXPERIENCE
Granby Jr./Sr. High School, Granby MA
Athletic Field Manager/Head Groundskeeper March 2019-Present
 Supervise athletic events for multiple sports, both during the day and night/weekends
 Perform cleaning and maintenance of all fields, including mowing grass, lining fields and keeping playing areas free of debris
Kicking World, Austin, TX April 2018-Present
Student Coach: Boston and New Jersey Camps
 Teach fundamentals of kicking techniques to children ages 12-18; collaborate with other coaches when working in one-on-
one and in small groups to facilitate learning; assess skill development for all players
Living Legends Sports and Entertainment Memorabilia, Rockville Centre, NY September 2008-Present
Assistant General Manager
 Organize and manage live and silent auctions
 Assist clientele by answering questions, and providing relevant information
Driftwood Day Camp, Melville, NY June 2015- Present
Group Leader (2018-present) Counselor (2015-2018)
 In charge of 4th and 5th grade boys; run activities and programs to improve campers athletic abilities and to enjoy their
summer by being physically active
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, Copake, NY June 2013-August 2014
Assistant Athletic Director
 Taught children grades 3-10 with physical disabilities and coached campers at inter-camp tournaments

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Center for Service and Leadership, Springfield College, Springfield, MA January 2018-Present
Let’s Play Event with Wayfinders, Volunteer
 Accompanied students from Donna Blake Park to Springfield College
 Provided inner-city children a fun and educational about being a college football player
Humanics in Action Day, Springfield College, Springfield, MA October 2015-Present
 Actively participated in a day of campus service learning with the goal of increasing college community involvement
 Read books to students at Deberry Elementary School about the importance of attending college
St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Amherst, MA and Bellmore, NY March 2009-Present
 Registered Shavee and Volunteer for Children’s Cancer

HONORS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
 Scholar in Action Day Winner April 2018
 New England Bowl Football Game Champion November 2018
 Started in 40 games in my college football career 2015-2018
 Top kickoff statistics in the conference (2X) August 2017- Nov. 2018
 Winner of NEWMAC inaugural season: Our record was 10-0 in the Regular Season August- November 2017
 Special Teams player of the week for Liberty League Conference August- November 2017
Driftwood Day Camp, Melville, NY June 2015-Present
 Promoted to group leader from head counselor June 2018
 Color Olympics Captain and General (2X) June-August 2016, 2018
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp, Copake, NY
 Became the first coach to win a First place trophy in any sport tournament since 1991 June-August 2014
 Received the Leadership in Training (L.I.T) award and named L.I.T Captain for Color War

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
NCAA Division III, Springfield College, Springfield, MA: Football August 2015-Present
W.C. Mepham High School, Bellmore, NY: Football, Soccer, Tennis and Bowling September 2010- June 2015
East Meadow Soccer Club, East Meadow, NY September 2002- July 2014

CERTIFICATIONS
Sheltered English Immersion, First Aid, AED and CPR Certified