Overview
Work History
Education
Work Experience
Certification
Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations
Professional Memberships
Professional Development
Timeline
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Alexandra Mercer

Terra Ceia,FL

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Final Internship

Bashaw Elementary
Bradenton, FL
03.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented creative physical education activities to engage students in a variety of sports, games, and fitness exercises under the supervision of Lawrence Foster.
  • Conducted assessments of student performance levels and provided feedback on areas for improvement.
  • Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.

Final Internship

Lakewood Ranch High School
Bradenton, FL
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Developed lesson plans and activities to engage students in the learning process under the supervision of Kelly Smith-Williams.
  • Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
  • Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.

Secondary Pre-Internship

Terrace Community Middle School
Tampa, FL
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for physical education classes under the supervision of Vivian Canaday.
  • Provided individual instruction to help students develop motor skills and techniques.

Secondary Pre-Internship

Riverview High School
Riverview, FL
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for weight training classes under the supervision of William Sargable.
  • Instructed students on proper use of equipment, safety rules, and sportsmanship principles during weight training periods.

Elementary Pre-Internship

Kingswood Elementary
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Conducted assessments of student performance in physical activities.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for physical education classes under the supervision of Amanda Wacaser.
  • Managed student behavior during physical education classes by using positive reinforcement methods.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05.2024

Work Experience

Kyleen Hinkle | Terra Ceia, FL

Nanny

01/2023 - Current

  • Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
  • Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.

Diana Higgins | Terra Ceia, FL

Nanny

08/2020 - 08/2022

  • Interacted positively with children to promote mental and emotional development.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.

Certification

Florida Teachers Certification Exams:

  • Professional Education – Anticipated completion before May 2024
  • Physical Education Subject Area
  • General Knowledge Test

Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations

  • 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.

Professional Memberships

  • SHAPE Florida Member (2023 – present)

Professional Development

  • Attended the 2023 SHAPE Florida Convention

Timeline

Final Internship

Bashaw Elementary
03.2024 - Current

Final Internship

Lakewood Ranch High School
01.2024 - 03.2024

Secondary Pre-Internship

Terrace Community Middle School
10.2023 - 12.2023

Secondary Pre-Internship

Riverview High School
08.2023 - 10.2023

Elementary Pre-Internship

Kingswood Elementary
01.2023 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

University of South Florida
Alexandra Mercer