Bridget Duncan
bduncan2@[Link]
413-478-1442
School Address: Permanent Address:
263 Alden Street 18 Meadowview Road
Springfield, MA 01109 Wilbraham, MA 01095
OBJECTIVE: To be able to further my education in the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention field.
EDUCATION :
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement Sports Studies
Passed the Reading Communication Literacy, Writing Communication Literacy and Physical Education MTEL for
education licensure
Minor:
Health Studies
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Fieldwork Experience 9th- 12th Grade, Chicopee High School, Chicopee MA Fall 2018- Present
· Creating lesson plans for different classes and all different learning abilities
· Implementing the five components of physical fitness in all of my lessons
· Taking care of managerial task for all of the classes
· Established a daily routine for each class to follow
· Providing educational worksheets and packets for the students to further their learning
Pre- Practicum 1st -5th
Grade, Alfred M. Glickman School, Springfield, MA Fall 2017
· Modified lesson plans for students enrolled in an adapted physical education class
· Wrote Full Individual Examinations (FIE) and Individual Education Programs (IEP) for the students
· Assessed students’ growth and improvement in skills through self created curriculum
- 5th Grade, Mary Walsh Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Pre-Practicum 3rd Spring 2017
· Implemented affective, cognitive, and psychomotor assessments based on the lessons
· Engaged students in developmentally appropriate activities including modified games and facilitation of group work
Grade, Ells Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Pre-Practicum K-2nd Spring 2017
· Worked with a first grade class to practice non-manipulative, manipulative and locomotor skills
· Utilized guided discovery for students to create their own rhythms and movements
· Collaborated with paraprofessionals to help guide students towards success
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Pre- Practicum 9th -12th Grade, Agawam High School, Agawam, MA Fall 2016
· Taught secondary level how to use weights and machines for a fitness circuit
· Instructed students in lifetime activities such as yoga and pilates
· Utilized different teaching behaviors to accommodate students learning styles
· Provided instructional packets as a guide for students to succeed in lessons such as table tennis and yoga
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Practicum 6th -8 Grade, Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA Fall 2016
· Implemented lessons on soccer and flag football
· Integrated technology when working with students, such as video examples and heart rate monitors
· Utilized several different classroom management techniques
· Engaged students in modified small games
Pre- Practicum K-4th Grade, Child Development Center, Springfield, MA Spring 2016
· Practiced several non-manipulative skills to expose students to physical education
· Observed movements to assess children's skill levels
· Taught students how to cooperate with others while working in a group
Grade, Square One Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Pre- Practicum K-3rd Fall 2015
· Taught a kindergarten student different skill themes and movement concepts
· Created visuals and themes to engage students in the days lesson
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Internship, M innechaug Regional High School, Wilbraham, MA Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
· Helped create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for high school physical education and health education
· Taught lessons to freshmen and sophomore classes
· Learned new teaching techniques
· Graded worksheets in a timely and efficient manner
Softball Counselor, Wilbraham Recreation, Wilbraham MA Spring 2013-
2015 · aught youth the skills of
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softball and importance of leadership as well as commitment to a team
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Networking Event Staff, Springfield College office of Alumni Relations, Springfield, MA Fall 2017
· Greeted alumni attendees and supervised young family members
Attendee, MAPHERD Student Summit, Salem, MA September, 2017
VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
ontessori Zanetti School, Springfield, MA
Student Mentor, M Spring 2018
· Mentoring and tutoring a 7th grade student with learning challenges
CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
· Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and HTML
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