Jamie K. Colby

1234 N. Central; Chicago IL 60060 {773} 555 1232
jkcolby@aol.com

Education:

B.S., 2002. Physical Education, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Certifications:

Illinois Initial Certification in Physical Education, expected July 2002.
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification, 1997-present.

Teaching Experience:

Student Teacher, Lane Technical High School and Lincoln Elementary School, Spring 2002

• Instructed two Physical Education classes and one Health class.
• Directed Teachers of Experiential and Adventure Methodology lessons.
• Developed lesson plans that included physical activity and cognitive learning of physical fitness and sport skills.
• Constructed a four week gymnastics unit.
• Modified teaching strategies to meet the needs of mainstreamed students.
• Involved parents in Mini-Olympics.

Coaching and Recreational Experience:

Head Cross Country and Track Coach, St. Martin High School, Chicago, IL, 2000-present.

• Coached girls and boys teams.
• Arranged schedules, created competitive workouts, oversaw the physical, mental, and emotional well being of student-athletes.
• Founded the girls' cross country team in 2000.

Basketball Assistant Coach, Latin School of Chicago, 1999.

• Coached Junior Varsity boys' team to a winning record of 14-1.
• Utilized parents to supervise skill drills.
• Assisted Head Varsity Coach with statistics and strategy during games.

Program Leader, Earth Adventures, Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie, IL Summer, 1998.

• Provided fun and memorable outdoor adventures and nature-based camp experiences to children ages 6-11.
• Developed children's sense of relationship to the natural world.
• Taught basic ecology.
• Taught practical skills for children to feel capable in the outdoors.

Skills and Interests

• Eager to coach track, basketball, or softball. Able to coach any sport. Interested in sponsoring fitness and wellness activities for faculty and staff.

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