Physical Education & Wellness Teacher | MA License #468307

Physical education teacher with 9 years of experience teaching up to 35 students per class from grades 6 to 12; currently teaching in the physical education teacher education program as an assistant professor at Salem State University. Passionate about meeting the needs of all students from general education, special education and English language learners. Strong curriculum development skills and able to incorporate new teaching models and technology into lessons. Studied student engagement in remote learning studies for doctoral dissertation; designed frameworks to be implemented in order to increase student engagement.

Key Skills

Curriculum Development
Classroom Management 
Co-Teaching 
Technology Integration
Adapted Physical Education
Modified Instruction
​Project Adventure

Credentials

Ed.D. Education
Curriculum, Teaching, Learning & Leadership
Northeastern University 
2019-2021

M.A. Adapted Physical Education
Western Michigan University 
2015-2017
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B.S. Sport & Movement Science 
Salem State University 
2010-2013

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​American Heart Association 
HeartSaver First Aid & CPR/AED
Instructor #101459

National Council for Behavioral Health
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified

Rape Aggression Defense 
RAD Basic Instructor
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USA Archery 
Level 1 Archery Instructor 

MAHPERD Member &
​Board Member: 2020 VP Elect Adapted Physical Education
Board Member: 2021 VP Adapted Physical Education
Board Member: 2022 Past VP Adapted Physical Education
​Board Member: 2023 Council for Future Professionals
Member #2498

SHAPE America Member
Member #2212155

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Complete curriculum Vitae

Work Experience

Assistant Professor
Salem State University | Salem, MA | 2023 - Present 
​Employed through the Sport and Movement Science Department at Salem State University to educate and supervise students in the physical education teacher education program.

Visiting Assistant Professor
Salem State University | Salem, MA | 2022 - 2023 
​Employed through the McKeown School of Education at Salem State University to supervise physical education teacher education, student teachers in course: EDC 891P - Student Teaching Practicum in Secondary Physical Education. 

Physical Education Teacher 
Watertown High School | Watertown, MA | 2013 - 2023 
​Started as the secondary adapted physical educator for the district, responsible for planning lessons to achieve individualized student goals. Taught adapted physical education for three years, before transitioning to the freshman physical education teacher, responsible for delivery of freshman curriculum: Project Adventure, various sport skills and fitness topics. Designed and teach Personal Fitness & Wellness course.
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Volleyball Coach 
Watertown Public Schools | Watertown, MA | 2018 - Present 
Coached middle school, freshman, junior varsity, and varsity girls' volleyball. Organize practices, oversaw the coaching staff, and coached games. 
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Class of 2022 Advisor
Watertown High School | Watertown, MA | 2018 - 2022 
Work with student government to plan different school events and fundraisers. 

Wellness Committee Member
Watertown Public Schools | Watertown, MA | 2017 - 2021 
Serve as a physical education representative for the Watertown Public School Wellness Committee. The committee works with other wellness professionals, parents, and students to ensure a positive wellness impact within the district. 

Ski Trip Chaperone 
Watertown Recreation | Watertown, MA | 2017 - 2020 
Responsible for students attending the six-week ski trip program to Wachusett Mountain, organized by the Watertown Recreation Department. Responsibilities included: bus monitor to and from mountain and supervision of students on mountain and in the lodge.

Special Olympics Basketball Coach 
Rivers School | Weston, MA | 2015 - 2022 
Responsible for organizing weekly (Heated Lions) basketball practices for Special Olympic athletes and volunteers. Coached practices and games, as well as made game plans to ensure participation by all Heated Lions athletes.

​Site Council Teacher Representative
Watertown High School | Watertown, MA | 2014 - 2018 
Served as a teacher representative for four years, and was appointed council secretary for two year of the service. Worked to design school improvement plans for Watertown High School.