Heather-Lynn Z. Ferullo
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Experienced health and physical education teacher skilled in designing and implementing engaging lessons for students. Delivers comprehensive curriculum that balances social responsibility, sport, physical activity and health education, fostering overall student well-being. Demonstrates strong ability to motivate students and cultivate a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Ridgefield Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught grade 9 health education including skills-based components
- Taught grades 10-12 health and physical education at the alternative high school
- Taught grades K-5 health education at all district elementary schools
- Worked on the future skills-based high school health curriculum
- Attendance committee
Physical Education Teacher
Diocese of Bridgeport
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Taught Pre-K 3 – 8 physical education classes at Assumption Catholic School including multi-cultural units such as cricket and tchoukball
- Assessed psychomotor, cognitive and affective goals and objectives
- Successful implementation of Google Classroom, Screencast-o-matic and Zoom live lessons during and after distance learning
- Won a grant for bowling equipment, acquired free tennis equipment from USTA, earned hundreds of dollars in equipment gift certificates from the American Heart Association
- Raised nearly $15,000 for the American Heart Association
- Founded and coached the cross country and track and field teams
- Restarted a dormant basketball program
- Hosted two diocesan cross country championships
- Many athletic director duties including; acquiring permits, insurance certificates, entering all teams into leagues and tournaments, hosting end of season events, finding and vetting volunteer coaches, regular communication with all sports involved families.
- Coach September 2017 – June 2023
- Athletic Director September 2021 – June 2023
Physical Education Teacher
Regional School District 14
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Taught K – 5 physical education classes at Mitchell Elementary School
- Assessed the health curriculum
- Created physical education portfolios with students
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Westport School District
09.1999 - 10.2002
- Taught K – 8 physical education classes at King’s Highway Elementary School and Bedford Middle School as well as grade 8 health
- Worked on the curriculum committee
- Supervised afterschool intramural sports
Physical Education Teacher
East Haven School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
- Taught physical education to K – 5 at DC Moore Elementary
- Worked on the curriculum committee
Physical Education Teacher
Stepping Stones School
02.1997 - 06.1998
- Taught K – 11 physical education classes to students with emotional and behavioral challenges
Education
Master of Science - School Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, Connecticut05.2012
Bachelor of Science - School Health Education and Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania12.1995
Skills
- Classroom management
- Health and wellness education
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Athletic coaching
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Student behavior management
- Coaching experience
- Certified coach
- Cognitive development
Certification
CT coaching certificate
1st Aid, CPR, AED Training
Narcan Training
Timeline
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Ridgefield Public Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Diocese of Bridgeport
09.2015 - 06.2023
Physical Education Teacher
Regional School District 14
09.2014 - 06.2015
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Westport School District
09.1999 - 10.2002
Physical Education Teacher
East Haven School District
09.1998 - 06.1999
Physical Education Teacher
Stepping Stones School
02.1997 - 06.1998
Master of Science - School Health Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - School Health Education and Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University
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