Alyssa Steele

5509 Cape Court, St. Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 273.6142 amsteele24@gmail.com

Education: Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO B.S. in Physical Education- Teacher Education expected in May 2014 Certified to teach Physical Education and Health Education GPA: 3.50 Philosophy: To provide students with the knowledge of how to live a healthy lifestyle. Summary of Qualifications: -Excellent communication and organization skills -Positive attitude towards students -Excellent classroom management - Worked with exceptional students - First Aid certified - CPR certified

Student Teaching (Spring 2014): Terry Hopkins, Savannah High School Junior Experience (Fall 2013): Karen Rizzo, Hall Elementary School Sophomore Experience (Fall 2012): Jamie Dodge, Central High School Professional Experience: Children First School St. Joseph, MO January 2013- January 2014 - Use strong communication skills to teach students motor, cognitive, and social skills. - Facilitated a safe environment for students while being physically active Summer Explorers St. Joseph, MO- May 2012- August 2013 - Responsible for incorporating educational lessons during the summer - Developed and planned lessons/activities Writers Workshop Leader St. Joseph- August 2012- February 2013 - Clarified English lessons taught by the cooperating teacher - Evaluated students progress and reported to cooperating teacher Relevant Coursework: -Methods & Techniques of Sports: Taught in Middle Schools -Adaptive Physical Education: Taught students from Helen Davis School -Elementary School Physical Education: Taught 3-5 year olds -Methods & Techniques of Dance & Gymnastics Honors and Activities: - National Major of the Year Award: AAHPERD 2014 - Major of the Year Award: MOAHPERD 2013 - President of Phi Epsilon Kappa (2013) - Deans List (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013) - Presidents List (Spring 2012) Physical Education Teacher

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-Elementary School Physical Education: Taught 3-5 year olds -Rhythms & Creative Movement Taught home school students (ages 4-8) -Child Growth & Motor Development Participated in Healthy Buddy Program -Methods & Techniques of Lifetime Activities - Childrens Church Teacher (Current) - Young Life Leader (Current) - Taught at MWSU Childrens Sports Academy (Summer 2013) - Tutor at MWSU (Spring/Fall 2013) - 6th Grade girls basketball coach (Fall 2013)