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Conor Kollar

2326 Engelwood Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 



412-352-0532

conor.kollar@gmail.com
Education
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania Graduated May 2017
B.S. Kinesiology and K-12 Health & Physical Education
Minor: Human Development and Family Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.26
Work Experience
Adapted Physical Education Long Term Substitute Monroeville, PA
Sunrise School September 2017- Nov. 2017
 Responsible for writing lesson and unit plans, teaching students from the
ages of 5-21 with varying abilities, creating assessments, as well as
other duties requested by administrators.
 Leveraged kinesiology expertise to ensure that students of different
physical abilities were able to participate in activities and learn long-term
wellness and physical activity skills
Day-to-day Substitute Teacher Pittsburgh, PA
Upper St. Clair School District January 2018- Present
 Provides coverage and executes lessons for out-of-office teachers with
precision, paying special attention to unique student needs. Ensures that
students of all grades and classes of all subject matters are able to
continue learning in a manner that reflects their teacher’s current style
and approach.
Community Education Extended Learning Program Instructor State College, PA
State College Area School District December 2016- March 2017
 Responsible for lesson planning and teaching students of various
abilities who participate in the after-school program that focused on
various Olympic Sports.
 These activities guided students to sports they may not have been
introduced to in their traditional Physical Education class and helped me
to create activities that I included in my own student teaching lessons
Ski Instructor Hidden Valley, PA
Hidden Valley Ski Resort Dec. 2009 – Nov. 2016
 Taught adults and children how to ski at all skill levels
 Directed and designed day-long ski programs for younger children
 Developed excellent internal and external customer relations skills and
aided the development of my teaching skills in a live environment
 Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) member from June 2010-
Dec 2015
 The organization helped me share and learn which strategies
fellow members used to teach certain skills for all levels
 Became a certified expert of beginner ski skills by earning my
Level I certification in March 2011. The certification process
involved a knowledge test and skill performance
Leadership and Activities
Resident Assistant University Park, PA
Penn State Office of Residence Life August 2015-May 2017
 Built a community of residents through self-defined programs and
student counseling, as well as acting as a friendly resource for students
with varying support needs

 Enforced policies set forth by the university to ensure students’ safety


and well being

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Conor Kollar
2326 Engelwood Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 

412-352-0532

conor.kollar@gmail.com
Club Member: Kinesiology Club/Kines FTK State College, Pennsylvania
Penn State University January 2014-August 2016
 Offers various amenities including strong alumni relationships, round
table events which brought in representatives from various job
opportunities the major can offer as well as exercise events that promote
an active lifestyle
 In addition, the club raises money for the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic
Dance Marathon which raises money to help treat pediatric cancer
THON Security Leader: Rules and Regulations Security Team
University Park, PA
Penn State University October 2015- March 2017
 Chosen by a Rules and Regulation captain to be a leader within the
committee, a role given to the top 10% of committee members
 As a security leader, was responsible for teaching fellow committee
members about security strategies and regulations for the Penn State
Dance Marathon (THON), creating assessments based on the lessons,
as well as creating a “survival guide” for THON weekend that briefly
outlined major rules and provided examples on how to handle a
particular situation
 Outside of weekly meetings, was responsible for attending THON events
throughout the year that included greater security briefings and trainings
than the average committee member would receive
 Duties during THON included helping fellow committee members enforce
security regulations, as well as support issue resolution with spectators
Team Member: Cross Country and Track & Field ` Erie, PA
Penn State University, The Behrend College August 2012- November 2013
 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Cross Country Champions
(2012 and 2013)
 Balanced school work with intense training and competition schedule
 Commitment of at least 20 hours a week for practice and meets
 Developed time management skills between juggling the various
responsibilities both as a student and an athlete
Awards
Dean’s List University Park, PA
Penn State University Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
Obtained a semester Grade Point Average above 3.5 for three consecutive semesters

Instructor of the Year Award Hidden Valley, PA


Hidden Valley Ski Resort March 2010
 Given to the top three out of 30-40 instructors within the ski school in my
first season as an instructor
 above 3.5 for three consecutive semesters
Miscellaneous Information
All information stated above and more available at http://conorkollar.weebly.com

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