Seth Caron

Permanent Address: 54 Birch Street, Unionville, CT 06085 (860) 508-8932 scaron@springfieldcollege.edu OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a physical education teacher and coach while contributing to the academic growth of each student through active participation in the school community. EDUCATION SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies Current GPA: 3.53/4.00 Licenses: Physical Education, Pre K-8, 5-12 Passage of each section of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure

Anticipated date: May 2014

RELATED EXPERIENCE Center Elementary School, Longmeadow, MA spring 2014 Student Teaching Educated students through units involving cooperative games, winter Olympics, and fitness in kindergarten through fifth grade classes Integrated academic objectives into each lesson plan by encouraging practice of each subject such as math, history, and geography Collaborated with my cooperating teacher on a daily basis regarding effective teaching strategies Attended multiple district wide professional development meetings involving the curriculum and teacher evaluations Prepared lesson plans to incorporate each individual student s learning approaches and strengths Assisted in the school wide field day after completion of my student teaching Learned multiple approaches in providing a trusting and fun learning environment while promoting the significance of health and fitness Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee, MA spring 2013 Pre-Practicum Collaborated with my cooperating teacher in providing lesson plans involving a variety of disciplines Incorporated each fitness component into multiple unit plans Designed detailed lesson plans for each class while learning the effectiveness of appropriate instructions and demonstrations Educated each student on more than ten cumulative sports and activities ranging from volleyball to boating Alfred M. Glickman Elementary School, Springfield, MA fall 2012 Pre-Practicum Educated students on fitness and locomotor skills, including classes with children with special needs Learned how to effectively desist off-task behavior Designed lesson plans for each class while assisting my cooperating teacher on a day-to-day basis Obtained positive feedback from faculty members and my cooperating teacher East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow, MA spring 2012 Pre-Practicum Designed each lesson plan to effectively teach each class Learned how to properly plan and instruct cooperative games through multiple approaches Gained knowledge and experience in preparing modified lesson plans to suit each separate class Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield, MA fall 2011, spring 2012 Pre-Practicum Learned effective classroom management techniques Prepared comprehensive lesson plans for each separate class Promoted fitness and health education into each unit Obtained positive feedback from my cooperating teacher in regards to classroom management and creative lesson plans

Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA fall 2011 Pre-Practicum Educated an eighth grade classroom cooperatively with a fellow peer Learned the different forms of assessments and completed a portfolio of multiple assessments for a variety of sports Promoted the essentials of practicing health and fitness on a day-to-day basis

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Hartford's Camp Courant, Farmington, CT Lifeguard Assisted in creating activities and programs for each camper Assessed the safety and well-being of each patron in the pool area Instructed individuals on safety measures and protocol Collaboratively supervised the campers and other patrons in the pool Preserved pool maintenance by cleaning the pool and pool deck Playground Pals for Farmington Recreation, Farmington, CT Mentor Worked with an individual with behavioral needs Created recreational games and activities for the camp Promoted a fun and trusting environment for each individual

2012-Present

August 2011

Farmington High School Football Team, Farmington, CT 2010- present Volunteer Coach Assisted in coaching strength and conditioning for the football team Volunteered as an assistant varsity coach and freshman line coach Learned the multiple approaches to discipline while creating a fun and memorable experience for each participant Worked collaboratively with each coach during practices and games Farmington Recreation Youth Basketball Clinic, Farmington, CT January-February 2010 Counselor Helped to improve basic basketball skills for children ages six and seven Promoted a fun learning environment for each player Demonstrated enthusiasm for sports and the importance of creating a memorable experience CERTIFICATIONS Lifeguard CPR AED First Aid Sheltered English Immersion

May 2012 May 2012 May 2012 May 2012 May 2014

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Springfield College intramural softball 2011-present Springfield College body building team Scholars in Action Day at Springfield College Deans list fall 2010, spring and fall 2013