Peter King

413-262-8308
pking3@springfieldcollege.edu
School Address Home Address
263 Alden Street PO Box 65 32 Grassy Gutter Road
Springfield, MA 01109 Longmeadow, MA 01106

OBJECTIVE
To secure a Physical Education teaching position in the Greater Springfield Area.

EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA May 2020
Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies
Concentration: Physical and Health Education
Minor: Athletic Coaching
Licenses: Physical Education, Pre-K-8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Alfred M. Glickman Elementary School, Springfield, MA Spring 2019
Adapted Physical Education Teaching Pre-Practicum
● Modified lessons in accordance with 504 plans and IEP’s for students with special needs
● Taught locomotor and manipulative skills, such as jumping and landing, kicking, and catching to
students with disabilities
Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA Spring 2018
Physical Education Teaching Pre-Practicum
● Taught physical education to 8th grade students over a three week period
● Created and performed lesson plans on flag football gameplay tactics and track and field skills
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA Spring 2018
Physical Education Teaching Pre-Practicum
● Facilitated physical education to students grade 9-12 over a five week period
● Coordinated and executed lesson plans on physical fitness, floor hockey, and volleyball
Balliet Elementary School, Springfield, MA Fall 2017
Physical Education Teaching Pre-Practicum
● Taught physical education to 2nd - 5th grade students over a 5 week period
● Taught lesson plans on volleying and striking
Mary Walsh Elementary School, Springfield, MA Fall 2017
Physical Education Teaching Pre-Practicum
● Instructed physical education to pre-k and kindergarten students over a five week period
● Designed and implemented lesson plans on locomotor movements

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COACHING EXPERIENCE
Longmeadow High School Basketball Winter 2018,
2019
Assistant Coach
● Designed and implemented practice plans
● Helped improve players’ skills and strategic knowledge through specific instruction and feedback
● Broke down game film on the video app Hudl
Basketball Skills Training Fall 2018, Spring 2019
Personal Trainer
● Designed offseason workouts for several athletes to enhance their basketball skills, knowledge and
conditioning
● Provided skill-specific feedback and motivation
● Worked with middle school and high school aged athletes

ATHLETICS EXPERIENCE
Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, MA
Men’s Basketball Team Member
● Named first team All-Western Massachusetts Winter 2015-2016
● 1 year captain Winter 2015-2016
● 3-time varsity letter winner Winter 2013-2016
● Member of 2014 Western Mass. championship team Winter 2013-2014
● 1 year junior varsity letter winner Winter 2012-2014

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Longmeadow High School Basketball Camp, Longmeadow, MA Summer 2018
Volunteer Counselor
● Supervised basketball stations and games; dealt with campers’ emotional/behavioral issues
Twin Hills Country Club, Longmeadow, MA Summer 2015-2018
Lifeguard
● Monitored pool area and ensured safety of swimmers; enforced pool safety rules
● Cleaned pool and tested Ph and chlorine levels regularly
● Created work schedule for lifeguards

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
● MAHPERD Conference Attendee, Springfield College Spring 2018
● MAHPERD Conference Attendee, Worcester, MA Fall 2017

CERTIFICATIONS
● Lifeguard and CPR/AED Certified through Red Cross April 2019