Austin Kretzmer
Owego,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Successfully initiated youth programs, fostering teamwork and communication. Passionate about creating engaging learning environments that inspire student participation and achievement in physical education and sports.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School
Spencer, New York
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse physical education activities that fostered student participation and enthusiasm.
- Established and communicated clear objectives to create a consistent, learning-focused classroom environment that enhanced student understanding and engagement.
Substitute Teacher
Binghamton School District
Binghamton, NY
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Taught students across elementary, middle, and high schools in district.
- Supported student learning by covering additional classes in various subjects daily.
Student Teaching
Owego High School
Owego, NY
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Created lesson plans revolving around tennis and other lifetime activities.
- Worked with peers to provide diverse learning opportunities for grades 9-12
Student Teaching
Brookside Elementary
Binghamton, NY
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Took over the physical education teaching duties for 5 weeks at the elementary level.
- Collaborated with the Host Teacher and others to develop lessons/skills daily
Field Placement
Owego High School
Owego, NY
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Observed and worked with children grades 9-12 throughout the school day.
- Created lesson plans revolving around pickleball and other lifetime activities.
- Assisted the other physical educators with the large volume class sizes
Field Placement
Owego Middle School
Owego, NY
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Observed and worked with children grades 5-8 throughout the school day.
- Created lesson plans and taught lessons on fitness and team sports.
- Worked with other educators and assisted in their ongoing projects
Organizer and Head Coach
Owego Football Club
Owego, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Initiated and developed a new youth girls flag football program for this upcoming Fall.
- Recruited players, coordinated registration, and facilitated collaborative communication
- Developed promotional materials to increase community engagement.
Head Coach
Owego Youth Basketball Club
Owego, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Organized and led practice sessions to enhance player performance and strategy.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
Head Coach
Owego Little League Softball
Owego, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Taught softball fundamentals and organized team activities/drills.
- Played games against other teams throughout Tioga and Broome County.
President
Owego Diamond Girls Softball Clinics+Camps
Owego, NY
06.2021 - Current
- Ran and organized multiple summer sessions of clinics for 10U softball.
- Created a learning environment for the girls to excel in pitching, hitting, and fielding.
Head Coach
Owego Football Club Boys Flag Football
Owego, NY
06.2021 - 11.2024
- Ran the offense for the 1st and 2nd grade teams.
- Made practice plans and game-plans for the team to follow.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education
State University of New York Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2025
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Team leadership
- Youth coaching
- Creative and fresh ideas
- Communication skills
Affiliations
- SUNY Cortland Alliance for Physical Education Majors
- NYS AHPERD Member
Certification
• New York State Physical Education teaching certification (K-12), Anticipated March 2026
• New York State Professional Coaching certification, 05/01/25
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, 12/31/25
• Youth Mental Health First Aid, 02/01/24
• Concussion Certification, 09/01/23
• New York State Professional Coaching certification, 05/01/25
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification, 12/31/25
• Youth Mental Health First Aid, 02/01/24
• Concussion Certification, 09/01/23
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher
Spencer-Van Etten Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Student Teaching
Owego High School
03.2025 - 05.2025
Organizer and Head Coach
Owego Football Club
03.2025 - Current
Student Teaching
Brookside Elementary
01.2025 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher
Binghamton School District
09.2024 - 06.2025
Field Placement
Owego High School
01.2024 - 03.2024
Field Placement
Owego Middle School
01.2024 - 03.2024
Head Coach
Owego Youth Basketball Club
12.2022 - Current
Head Coach
Owego Little League Softball
06.2021 - Current
President
Owego Diamond Girls Softball Clinics+Camps
06.2021 - Current
Head Coach
Owego Football Club Boys Flag Football
06.2021 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science Degree - Physical Education
State University of New York Cortland