Carrie Blais

636 Kennedy Rd
Windsor, CT, 06095, United States
860 683 2900
cblais@springfieldcollege.edu
EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sports Studies, May 2015
Licenses: Physical Education K-8, 5-12
Passed all section of the MA Test for Educator Licensure
Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT
Associate in Science/Health and Exercise Science, Dec 2012
Dean College, Franklin, MA, United States
Associate of Science/ Criminal Justice, Jun 1997
Played Field Hockey and Softball on scholarships
Windsor High School, Windsor, CT, United States
High School Diploma, Jun 1995
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Pleasant Valley Elementary School, South Windsor, CT
Spring
2015
Prepared and taught lessons for grades K-5 on Volleyball and Basketball
Integrated Massachusetts and Connecticut Curriculum Framework standards into
each lesson
East Longmeadow High School
Fall 2014
Prepared and taught lessons for grades 9-12 on Physical Fitness and Volleyball
Alfred Zanetti Montessori Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Fall 2014
Created and applied lesson plans to 12 Pre-k students in a diverse, inclusive
classroom setting
Integrated Massachusetts Curriculum Framework standards into each lesson
Facilitated guided discovery that incorporated space awareness and locomotor
skills
Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA
Spring
2014
Team taught and prepared lessons on nitro-ball activities for grades 6-8
Alfred Zanetti Montessori Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Spring
2014
Prepared and taught lessons for grades 3-5 on Basketball and Gymnastics
COACHING EXPERIENCE

Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, CT

2009 - 2013
Head J.V. Softball Coach
Assessed performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and
weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance
Maintained equipment used in a particular sport
Attend scheduled practice or training sessions
Involved in the direction, instruction and training of the functions of a high school
softball team
Created and organized training schedules
North West Catholic High School, West Hartford, CT
2013
Assistant Coach Lacrosse
Spring 2013
Improved goalkeepers' technical proficiencies (i.e. shot stopping, positional play,
diving and deflections, catching and punching, distribution etc.)
Improved goalkeepers' understanding of team play (i.e. team shape, role of the
goalkeeper as the 11th field player etc.)
Developed goalkeepers' leadership competence (i.e. defensive communication,
team organization at set pieces etc.)
Head Junior Varsity Coach Field Hockey
Fall 2013
Created practice plans
Coached Different Skill Levels
Taught basic skills using proper progressions
Taught tactics and techniques
Identified strengths and weaknesses of athletes
Advised about health and lifestyle issues
CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid and CPR

CEU Provider
Archdiocese of Hartford, Safe Environments Training

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Served four years in the United States Marine Corps

Completed two combat tours in Iraq
Received an Honorable Discharge in 2006
Good Conduct Medal
Sgt. Maj. Crow Crawford award
Combat Meritoriously Promoted
Meritorious Mast

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Humanics in Action Day, Springfield College, Springfield, MA
and 2014

Fall 2013

References Available Upon Request