Sydney Brekken
Summary
Motivated and enthusiastic recent college graduate with a degree in Physical Education, seeking a position as a PE teacher. Passionate about inspiring students to develop healthy habits, reach fitness goals, and promote the importance of physical well-being. Committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment for all students, fostering growth and encouraging active participation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Minnewaska Area Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught 7th and 8th graders in PE and Health classes of up to 30 students
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Designed lesson plans focused on fitness, sportsmanship, and health education
- Led discussions and engaged students in critical thinking
- Managed student behavior and classroom dynamics, creating a safe environment
- Used observation and assessments to gauge where students were to pace lessons
- Supported extracurricular physical activities and events, including serving as a ref for 8th grade volleyball, doing book for high school volleyball, and running score clock for high school basketball.
Coach
Junior Olympics Volleyball
01.2018 - 01.2025
- Head coach 12U - 2025, co-coach 12U/14U/16U 2018 - 2022
- Planned and organized practice and game schedules
- Observed and evaluated athlete's skills to determine positional assignments, identify specific coaching plans to improve player skill sets
- Determined substitutions during games depending on skill levels
- Developed relationships with athletes and parents
- Communicated with parents regarding expectations for attendance, participation, sportsmanship
Camp Coach
Love of the Game, Nelson Basketball Camp
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Co-lead K-4 camp (2023, 2024)
- Taught proper technique by leading drills, providing step-by-step instruction
- Observed campers' skills to determine areas for focused coaching
- Wrote detailed evaluations of campers' skills and areas to improve
- Created relationships with campers
- Worked alongside and created relationships with other coaches
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to create memorable end-of-season awards ceremonies celebrating camper achievements
Women's Basketball Player
Mayville State University Athletics
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Collaborate with 14 teammates through team meetings, film sessions, and study groups to optimize on-court performance and communication
- Practiced with the team 15 hours per week while maintaining a full course load - received NAIA Scholar Athlete designation all four years
- Traveled to and participated in games from October through March
- Met with prospective student-athletes to answer questions about the Women's Basketball program
- MaSU Athletic Scholarship recipient
Program Leader
Summer Recreation Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Developed and ran a 4-week summer sports recreation camp for local youth grades 3-6 to introduce a variety of sports and teach sportsmanship and team building
- Collaborated with university leaders to host camp on campus, developed and coordinated event marketing and advertising, hired and managed support staff
- Taught games such as ultimate football, ultimate frisbee, soccer, spikeball, kan jam, four square, pickleball, badminton, and basketball for 10 student participants
- Promoted teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles through engaging activities
- Communicated with parents regarding expectations for attendance, participation, sportsmanship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Health
Mayville State University
Mayville, ND12.2024
Skills
- Communication and Intrapersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Computer Literate
- Coaching Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Technology Integration in Education
- Role Modeling
- Adapted Physical Education Techniques
Timeline
Student Teacher
Minnewaska Area Schools
09.2024 - 12.2024
Program Leader
Summer Recreation Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
Camp Coach
Love of the Game, Nelson Basketball Camp
06.2020 - 06.2025
Women's Basketball Player
Mayville State University Athletics
05.2020 - 05.2024
Coach
Junior Olympics Volleyball
01.2018 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Health
Mayville State University
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