Brendan McNeal

I am currently a student-athlete attending Erie High School, playing varsity soccer. During the high school season, I maintain attending practice 5 out of 5 days during the school week, while attending school academically as well. While in the off-season, I continue to play club soccer at Arvada Edge, practicing 3 out of 7 days of the week. Playing my sport at such a high level has provided me with numerous life skills and opportunities, stated below.

• Created effective communication systems among teammates regarding upcoming events or changes in schedule.
• Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or teams.
• Showed discipline and responsible nature during and outside of competitions.
• Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
• Practiced good sportsmanship before, during and after sporting events and practices.

Following my time as an active student athlete, prior to attending high school, I participated as a teacher's aide and an office aide at Soaring Heights PK-8, which allowed me to practice skills used in a working environment when it came to working with my superiors and students in a supportive position. The skills I deem most important during my time as an aide are listed below.

• Prepared instructional materials for use in the classroom.
• Supervised students during lunch, recess, and field trips.
• Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
• Created visuals such as bulletin boards, posters, signs to enhance learning opportunities for students.
• Utilized educational technology to enhance classroom learning.
• Distributed tests and collected homework assignments after completion.
• Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
• Provided additional support to students who needed extra help with assignments or projects.