Alyssa Elizabeth Hunter

626 Vine Road

Saint Marys, PA 15857
lysshunter@yahoo.com
(814) 335-5354
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position, which will utilize my education and teaching experiences as
well as my leadership, communication, and organization skills to provide students
with a positive lifelong attitude towards physical activity and its benefits.

EDUCATION
Aug. 2009 The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/K-12 Physical & Health Education
Overall GPA: 3.88

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Sept. 2013 Pentz Run Youth Services - DuBois Area School District, DuBois, PA
Present Health and Physical Education Teacher
Instruct physical and health education to male and female youth who reside at
the Pentz Run Youth Services facility. Due to various situations and
circumstances, these students require short or long term alternatives to family
living.

May 2013 Saint Marys Area School District, Saint Marys, PA/ Johnsonburg Area School
Present District, Johnsonburg, PA
Substitute Teacher
Instruct various grade levels, including K-12 and life skills, in health and P.E.
with units including fitness, floor hockey, pickle-ball, ultimate Frisbee, and
strength training
Instruct various grade levels, including K-12 and life skills, covering a variety
of subjects outside of health and P.E.

Jan. April 2013 DuBois Area School District, DuBois, PA
Student Teacher
Instructed 6
th
, 7
th
, and 8
th
grade female students in health with units including
reproductive system and pregnancy and in P.E. with units including fitness, Pilo
Polo, and Rambo
Instructed 6
th
, 7
th
, and 8
th
grade male and female students in P.E. with units
including volleyball and square dancing
Instructed life skills students ages 5-13 in P.E. with units including volleyball
and Pilo Polo
Instructed kindergarten through 5
th
grade students in wellness with units
including serving sizes, safety, and personal hygiene and P.E. with units
including volleyball, cornhole, relay races, and fitness testing

Sept. 2011 State College Area School District, State College, PA
Dec. 2012 Pre-Student Teacher
Observed, assisted and taught 4
th
and 5
th
graders in P.E. at Mount Nittany
Elementary School with lessons including volleyball and chasing, fleeing, and
dodging
Instructed 8
th
grade students in P.E. at Mount Nittany Middle School with a
dance unit
Instructed 3
rd
and 5
th
grade students in P.E. at Park Forest Elementary School
with units including throwing and catching and gymnastics
Instructed 11
th
and 12
th
grade students in health at State College High School
with a nutrition lesson
Instructed kindergarten through 5
th
grade students in P.E. at Our Lady of
Victory with a unit on aerobic capacity

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Mar. 2013 High School Track & Field Elk County Catholic High School Saint Marys, PA
Present Assistant Coach
Help facilitate practices, give individual assistance to improve runners
performances, work track meets
Jan. Mar. 2013 3
rd
and 4
th
Grade Girls Basketball Saint Marys, PA
Assistant Coach
Helped facilitate practices, assisted with various drills, lead a halftime
showcase, coordinated a Mother-Daughter basketball game
Sept. Nov. 2013 5
th
and 6
th
Grade Girls Basketball Saint Marys, PA
Assistant Coach
Helped facilitate practices, assisted with various drills, coached games and
tournaments
Jan. Mar. 2013 Junior High Volleyball Dubois Area Middle School, PA
Assistant Coach
Helped facilitate practices, assisted with various drills, coached games and
tournaments

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Nov. 2010 - 2012 PSAHPERD Conventions
Attended the 2010, 2011, and 2012 PSAHPERD conventions
Presented a physical education lesson to professionals and peers that included
relay races, 4-square, and hopscotch, 2012
Member of the PSAHPERD Student Action Council (SAC), 2011 - 2012
Presided for professionals and ran for a position on the executive board in 2010
Oct. 2012 Kids Day - State College Area School District, PA
Implemented instant activities and assisted area P.E. teachers throughout the
event.
June 2012 Special Olympics University Park, PA
Facilitated various stations at the outdoor event that serviced many participants
and their families.
Mar. 2011 Read Across America Week
Engaged a kindergarten class by reading a Dr. Seuss book to them
Feb. 2011 Jump Rope for Heart - State College Area School District, PA
Assisted coordinators with the set-up and tear-down of event, helped organize
registration area, facilitated event, handed out ropes, encouraged and motivated
kids to keep jumping.
Oct. 2010 Student Leadership Conference East Stroudsburg, PA
Lead group activities including: high ropes course, team building games,
dances, etc.
Worked with other students to reach common goals

WORK EXPERIENCE
May Aug. 2013 Prospect Park Playground Emporium, PA
Supervisor
Organized and participated in various games and activities with the local youth
Coordinated and administered various tournaments for both children and adults
including baseball, basketball, kickball, and Kan Jam.

May 2009 Benzinger Park Saint Marys, PA
Aug. 2012 Park Instructor
Organized and lead various activities for children ages 3-14, which included arts
and crafts, summer and sports camps, and kickball and wiffleball games.
Regulated and managed sports leagues for participants ages 14 and older, which
included basketball, volleyball, and hockey.
Coordinated and administered various tournaments for participants ranging in
ages from 10 and up, which included softball, basketball, and table tennis.

ACTIVITES President: Physical Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) Club; Health and
Human Development Honors Society; Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society; Kinesiology
Club; Intramural Sports; THON; Relay for Life.

PROFESSIONAL AAHPERD (American Alliance Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance),
MEMBERSHIPS PSAHPERD (Pennsylvania State Association Health, Physical Education
Recreation and Dance), NASPE (National Association of Sport and Physical
Education)

HONORS 2009-2012: Penn State Academic Scholarship Recipient; 2012-2013: Valare Nork
Matlavage Memorial Scholarship; 2009-2013: Deans list every semester.

CERTIFICATIONS Health and Physical Education K-12, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training,
First Aid, CPR, AED, Concussion and Cardiac Training.

REFERENCES Available on Request