JAKE WARD
Clifton Park,NY
Summary
Dedicated Physical Education major and collegiate student-athlete seeking a substitute teaching position. Experienced with strategic thinking and physical endurance essential for athletic performance. Utilizes strong leadership and teamwork skills to motivate and guide peers. Track record of balancing academic responsibilities and athletic commitments, showcasing time management and dedication. Brings strong leadership, safety awareness, and experience teaching and supervising children and adolescents in active environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Collegiate Student Athlete
State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland
09.2022 - Current
- Member, 2023 National Championship Team
- Contribute to a high-performing program emphasizing discipline, preparation, and teamwork
- Maintain readiness and focus in high-pressure, competitive environments
- Balance academic responsibilities with athletic and team commitments
- Demonstrate discipline, accountability, and effective time management
- Perform collaboratively in high-pressure environments
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Developed time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with rigorous athletic commitments.
- Increased awareness of personal strengths/weaknesses by regularly reviewing game footage and statistics as part of individual performance assessments.
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff, and school administrators and professors.
- Developed strong mental focus and discipline through consistent participation in meditation or visualization exercises before competitions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NY05-2026
Skills
- Health Education
- Strong work ethic
- Strategic thinking
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Leadership development
- Strength training
STUDENT TEACHING
Physical Education Student Teacher
Cazenovia, NY | January 2026 - Present
- Taught physical education to high school students focusing on fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Planned and delivered lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education
- Maintained safety protocols and injury-prevention practices during activities
- Implemented behavior management strategies and positive reinforcement
- Collaborated with the cooperating teacher on lesson planning and student assessment
COACHING / LEADERSHIP
Cazenovia High School — Unified Bowling Coach
Cazenovia, NY | Spring 2026
- Section Champions 2026
- Plan and deliver lessons aligned with New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education
- Instruct and supervise 25–40 students during physical education classes
- Maintain safety protocols and injury-prevention practices during activities
- Implement behavior management strategies and positive reinforcement
Timeline
Collegiate Student Athlete
State University of New York at Cortland
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
State University of New York At Cortland