Joseph Pfieffer
Waseca,MN
Summary
An adaptable and experienced graduate student as well as a short-term and long-term substitute educator with 9 years of experience in education. Dedicated to creating a positive learning environment that embraces students of all abilities and backgrounds. Willingness to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and the community to provide a learning experience that promotes a commitment to getting students to live a physically active and healthy lifestyle.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teaching
Janesville School District
09.2024 - Current
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and Pre-K to 12th-grade students.
- Managed average class sizes of 22 for safety and behaviors, providing students with consistent reinforcement to maintain safe learning environment.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated National Standards and Benchmarks through immersive activities that foster student engagement.
- Collaborated with general and special education staff to design individualized plans to incorporate students into physical activities.
- Designed and implemented formal and informal assessments to track students progressions through lessons and units.
Substitute Teacher
Mankato Area Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated the ability to instruct pre-planned classroom lessons across various content areas for grades Pre-K to 12th-grade.
- Managed average classroom sizes of 35+ students with diverse needs and backgrounds for 50-minute class periods.
- Developed and implemented self-created lesson plans and activities that were developmentally appropriate during a long-term substitute teaching experience in a 1st grade setting.
- Utilized educational teaching software and technologies, including Seesaw, SMART Boards, and IXL, to create alternative learning experiences for students.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Teachers On Call
09.2023 - Current
- Implemented classroom plans left by classroom teachers to promote and engage students in classroom activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and utilized proper discipline to promote a positive learning environment.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on past referrals and track record of trusted performance.
- Developed a portfolio of different behavior management plans to improve positive behavior while mitigating negative behaviors.
Paraprofessional/Janitorial
Blooming Prairie Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Co-taught pre-planned and self-created lessons to individual and small groups of 4-6 students in a special education setting.
- Oversaw up 155 students in classrooms and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
- Designed and implemented adapted lessons and activities for students with disabilities to fit student needs.
- Assisted in supervision of students on field trips and during recess by handling roll calls, and monitoring group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Recreation Director
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed annual budgets and provided equipment reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Networked a system of 17 local donors/businesses to create cooperative community sponsors for our local youth teams..
- Organized, constructed. and facilitated concession plans with local community businesses for youth events and tournaments.
- Developed partnerships with 4 surrounding communities to expand potential opportunities for the community youths.
- Presided over and coached student athletes ages 6-13 in flag football, volleyball, baseball, and basketball activities.
Head of Youth Recreation Baseball League
Vermillion Parks And Recreation
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Implemented player development strategies using various training methods for over 50 athletes.
- Organized practices, games, and season schedules by scheduling field times and communicating with League Officials
- Oversaw program development with the cities recreational department and local parents of 4 teams.
- Managed practices of up to 75 student athletes by establishing a learning environment that embraced athletes of all abilities.
Education
MAT in Physical Education And DAPE - Physical Education And DAPE
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05.2020
High School Diploma -
Waseca Junior And Senior High School
Waseca, MN05-2016
Skills
- Sports knowledge
- Physical Fitness Knowledge
- Lesson Planning
- Facility Management
- Curriculum Design
- Lesson Plan Development
- Classroom Management
- Experience with Technology: Schoology, IXL, and Google Classroom
Volunteer Experience
- Athletic Coach, 2018, 2020, Varsity assistant coach: managed 15 high school athletes (ages 16-18) daily, Daily Check-in's of athletes academic reports and maintained close relationships with them, Held student athlete and parent meetings one on one to do progress reports and gain feedback based on performances
- Paraprofessional, 2016, 2020, Coordinate with teachers and administrators to give assistance to 35 students in need, Provide aid and work with students and teachers in array of classrooms ranging from elementary classes to physical education classes, Mentored students and provided support when needed, Deescalated problems when they arose in a calm manner to avoid further conflicts
- South Dakota State High School Championships, 2018, 2018, Head of Parking: developed, implemented, and executed parking plans of 2,000 vehicles and buses, Facility ops and Event Management Committee Member: created and mapped out championship schedules, contacted volunteers, and set up event
- Relay for Life, 2016, 2019, Promoted and organized Relay for Life Run for a Cure events in 2018, Handled donations and ticket sales of over 400 donors in 2016 and 2017
Skillscertifications
- Web Design using Microsoft Touch
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified
Certification
Short Call Substitute Licensure Pre-K to Adult: File Number 1020737 - June 30, 2025
Physical Education Licensure: Kindergarten to 12th Grade (Anticipated May, 2025)
Developmentally Adaptive Physical Education Licensure Pre-K to 12th Grade: (Anticipated May, 2025)
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificate: August 30, 2025
Timeline
Student Teaching
Janesville School District
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Teachers On Call
09.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Mankato Area Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional/Janitorial
Blooming Prairie Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022
Recreation Director
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist
01.2021 - 01.2022
Head of Youth Recreation Baseball League
Vermillion Parks And Recreation
01.2019 - 07.2019
Short Call Substitute Licensure Pre-K to Adult: File Number 1020737 - June 30, 2025
Physical Education Licensure: Kindergarten to 12th Grade (Anticipated May, 2025)
Developmentally Adaptive Physical Education Licensure Pre-K to 12th Grade: (Anticipated May, 2025)
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certificate: August 30, 2025
MAT in Physical Education And DAPE - Physical Education And DAPE
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of South Dakota
High School Diploma -
Waseca Junior And Senior High School
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