Kerrigan Clark

Lutz, FL, 33559 | 352-496-0287

Kerriganc@usf.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Physical Education Aug 2022 – May 2024 (Expected)
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Early Childhood Education Aug 2020 – May 2023
College of Central Florida, Ocala, FL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elementary Internship March 2024 – April 2024
Oakstead Elementary School, Land O Lakes, FL

o Collaborated with physical education teacher, Meghan Baisley

o Planned and taught lessons for K-5
o Observed different teaching styles and classroom management techniques

Secondary Internship Jan 2024 – March 2024

J.W. Mitchell High School, Trinity, FL

o Collaborated with physical education teacher, Cobie Lee

o Planned and taught lessons for HOPE, weight training, and tennis
o Observed different teaching styles and classroom management techniques

Secondary Pre-Internship Oct 2023 – Nov 2023

Steinbrenner High School, Keystone, FL

o Collaborated with physical education teacher, Shannon Aitken

o Planned and taught lessons for HOPE
o Observed different teaching styles and classroom management techniques

Secondary Pre-Internship Aug 2023 – Oct 2023

Buchanan Middle School, Lake Magdalene, FL

o Collaborated with physical education teacher, Yida Harkins

o Planned and conducted classes for students in 7th grade
o Observed different teaching styles and classroom management techniques

Soccer Coach Aug 2023 – Present

Florida Premier, Land O' Lakes, FL
o Coach and mentor young athletes, emphasizing both individual skill development and
team cohesion.
o Develop and implement soccer training sessions for girls aged 12 to 13 years old,
focusing on technical and tactical skills and teamwork.
o Foster a positive and supportive team culture, which includes the parents of players.
 o Semiannual player evaluations

Physical Education Instructor May 2023 – Aug 2023

Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association, Tampa, FL

o Implemented Open physical education and nutrition curriculum during summer program
for K-5th grade children.

Elementary Pre-Internship Jan 2023 – Apr 2023

Kingswood Elementary School, Brandon, FL

o Collaborated with physical education teacher, Amanda Wacaser

o Planned and taught lessons for 1st-5th grade students
o Observed different teaching styles and classroom management techniques
o Managed field day stations

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Color Run
Kingswood Elementary School, Brandon, FL Apr 2023

o Marked the number of laps completed by students and their parents

o Threw colored powder and organized the refill station.

Student Director of Operations Dec 2022 – Apr 2023

University of South Florida Women’s Soccer Team, Tampa, Florida

o Organized equipment and prepared the fields for training (moving goals, marking grids)
o Gave campus tours to recruits
o Observed training and film sessions led by Head Coach, Denise Schilte-Brown

Kayak Manatee Watch Jul 2019 – Nov 2019

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Crystal River, FL

o Enforced the laws in place to protect manatees in high tourist areas by kayak
o Enforced no land entry from water in protected areas
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING
 Florida Teachers Certification Exams:
o Professional Education Jan 2024
o Physical Education Subject Area Jan 2024
 SAFESPORT® Trained Core Jul 2023
 CDC HEADS UP Jun 2023
 Human Kinetics Coaching Principles May 2023 – Present

PRESENTATIONS
Shape Florida Oct 2023
 o Nieman, C., Flory, S.B., Clark, K., Corbett, M., Hennessy, M., Lee, G., Manderino, T., Mercer,
A., Pety, J., Roberts, Q., Santoro, M. (2023, October). Project-based adventure education:
Adventure education in action. Presented at the 2023 SHAPE Florida Convention, Kissimmee,
FL, United States.

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