Brendan DiRago
Bedford Hills,NY
Summary
To secure a position of a Physical Education Teacher in a distinguished school where I can employ all my skills such as being a leader, being dependable, responsible, motivated and having a strong work ethic for the benefit of the school.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mini Camp Abilities
The College at Brockport
02.2020
- Served as a 'coach' for a 6-hour mini-camp where I assisted and helped children and teens with a visual impairment in different games and activities throughout the day.
Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged
10.2019
- Assisted students with disabilities by helping them complete tasks and participate in different activities.
Teacher Aide/Substitute
Pleasantville Middle School
09.2021 - Current
- Substitute Physical Education teacher for grades 5-8
- Helped assist and prepare instructional materials and lesson plans to the supporting class.
Student Teaching
Oakfield-Alabama School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Four-month placement where I served as the 'lead' teacher assessing, teaching, and planning lessons and units for Elementary and High School level.
Camp Counselor
North East Special Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Gym Specialist' and taught different sport activities and games for students with disabilities
- Taught six groups of thirty students all having an identifiable disability by working on different social and personal skills for development.
President
Brockport Club Baseball
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed a team of 25 baseball players while keeping everyone accountable
- Scheduled games, tournaments, umpires, and controlled team purchases.
Field Experience
Schoolhouse of Brockport
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Shadowed lead classroom teacher while observing everyday classroom routines.
Field Experience
State Road Elementary School
02.2020 - 03.2020
- 30-hour placement where I observed and taught portions of lessons and worked hands-on with students.
Rochester Rookies
The College at Brockport
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted students with disabilities by helping them practice their skill work and participated in different games and activities.
Swim and Gym
The College at Brockport
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Served as a 'coach' to a child with a disability in both physical activities and aquatics.
Field Experience
Rochester School of the Arts
09.2019 - 10.2019
- 15-hour placement where I helped set up equipment for class, took attendance, observed the classroom routine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2021
Certification
- Initial New York State Certification for K-12 Physical Education (As of November 2023)
- DASA Training Completed, May 2021
- CPR/First Aid Certified, January 2023
coaching experience
- Head Baseball Coach, Scarsdale Little League, Westchester, NY, 04/2023, 06/2023, Organized and conducted daily practice sessions for a 12u Baseball team, provided individualized coaching to players addressing specific skill areas for improvement
- Head Baseball Coach, Northeast Thunder Baseball, Bedford Hills, NY, 07/2023, 08/2023, Organized and conducted daily practice sessions for a 11u baseball team, provided individualized coaching to players addressing specific skill areas for improvement
- Head Baseball Coach, Bedford Hills Katonah Little League, Bedford Hills, NY, 04/2018, 2019, Ran a team of 5th-7th graders on the techniques and skills of baseball, managed lineup selections, developed in-season practice plans and created individualized training programs for all players to maximize their potential
- Assistant Baseball Coach, Town of Armonk, Westchester, NY, 04/2022, 06/2022, Assisted in coaching for the Armonk 11u travel baseball team and provided instruction during practices, games, and collaborated with other coaches and staff to develop game strategies and lineup selections
- Assistant Baseball Coach, Katonah Lewisboro Baseball Association, Katonah, NY, 06/2019, 08/2019, Assisted in coaching for the Katonah Lewisboro 10u summer travel team working alongside the head coach developing practice plans, traveling with team, and developing game strategies and lineup selections
- Assistant Baseball Coach, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba School District, 03/2021, 05/2021, During Student Teaching, assisted with team equipment, creating practice plans, and overseeing player development
references
Available upon request
Timeline
Teacher Aide/Substitute
Pleasantville Middle School
09.2021 - Current
Student Teaching
Oakfield-Alabama School District
01.2021 - 05.2021
Camp Counselor
North East Special Recreation
06.2020 - 08.2020
Mini Camp Abilities
The College at Brockport
02.2020
Field Experience
Schoolhouse of Brockport
02.2020 - 03.2020
Field Experience
State Road Elementary School
02.2020 - 03.2020
Rochester Rookies
The College at Brockport
01.2020 - 03.2020
Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged
10.2019
Swim and Gym
The College at Brockport
09.2019 - 11.2019
Field Experience
Rochester School of the Arts
09.2019 - 10.2019
President
Brockport Club Baseball
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
SUNY College At Brockport
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