Tyler J. McDonald
Yorktown Heights,NY
Summary
To obtain a career as a Physical/Health Educator using my knowledge to encourage others to live a healthy and physically active life.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PE/Health Education Teacher
Hastings-on Hudson UFSD
08.2024 - Current
- Taught at both the middle school (grades 5/6) and elementary (grades K-4) levels.
- Developed health curriculum for 5th and 6th grade.
- Updated course materials regularly to ensure alignment with current state standards and industry trends in health education.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex health concepts through the use of visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated student performance through ongoing assessments, providing constructive feedback to help them reach their full potential.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Multiple Districts
McGraw CSD (2023-2024)
Yorktown CSD (2023-2024)
Cortland CSD (2023-2024)
Lakeland CSD (2023-2024)
Wappingers CSD (2021-2024)
Hastings on Hudson UFSD (2020-2024)
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Adjunct Professor of Physical Education
SUNY Cortland
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Built professional relationships with students while mentoring them on achieving their academic goals.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Education
Master of Science - Health Education
State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NY09.2024
Bachelor of Science in Education - Physical Education
State University of New York At Cortland
05.2023
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Classroom Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Implementation
- Behavior Management
- Organizing and Planning
- Google Classroom
- Decision-Making
- Effective Communicator
- Adaptable
Coaching Experience
HEAD COACHING AT HASTINGS UFSD 08/2024 to 02/2025
JV Girls Soccer
Modified Boys Basketball
- Handled all practice, gametime, and administrative work as the solo coach for the team.
- Created practices to improve skill, work ethic, and overall performance in the sport.
- Communicated with all athletes and parents/family members on any information needing to be shared.
6TH GRADE GIRLS HEAD BASKETBALL COACH 10/2024 to 03/2025
Yorktown Athletic Club
- Led practice sessions with players practicing skills, techniques and game like scenarios to put practiced skills into play.
- Developed in-depth and functional knowledge of basketball and rules and regulations associated.
- Communicated between all information over the season to and with (administration, parents/families, players, coaches, referees).
MCGRAW BOYS VARSITY ASSISTANT SOCCER/BASKETBALL COACH 08/2023 to 02/2024
McGraw Central School District
- Developed, taught and instructed student-athletes in proper rules of competition, conditioning skills and techniques.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
HEAD BOYS MODIFIED LACROSSE COACH 03/2023 to 05/2023
Briarcliff Manor UFSD
- Maintained high team morale with positive coaching strategies and fan support.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Certification
- New York Initial Certification in Health Education
- New York Initial Teaching Certification: Phys Ed K-12
- New York Professional Coaching Certification
- HEADS UP Concussion certified
- American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid
Other Work Experience
SPORTS SPECIALIST COUNSELOR (Summer 2023 and 2024)
Briarcliff Day Camp
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp staff to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
References
Bob McCann: (914) 882-9550
Amanda Bassmann: (914) 774-3388
Drew Wendol: (914) 400-5956
Karen Kuzio: (914) 497-2815
Tim Murphy: (845) 494-2342
Timeline
PE/Health Education Teacher
Hastings-on Hudson UFSD
08.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Physical Education
SUNY Cortland
02.2024 - 05.2024
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Multiple Districts
Master of Science - Health Education
State University of New York At Cortland
Bachelor of Science in Education - Physical Education
State University of New York At Cortland
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