(608)469-4382 wrighta@uwec.

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Andrew Wright

416 Seaver St. Eau Claire, WI 54701

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Physical Education Emphasis) Health Education and Adapted Physical Education Content GPA 3.63 Resident GPA-3.50 Overall GPA 3.30 Deans List Fall 2013, Spring 2013 Estimated Graduation Date-May 2015

Professional Development
WHPE- River Falls Conference- Attended Presentations and Demonstrations April 2014 Child Abuse and Neglect Certified-Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System June 2013 First Aid, CPR, AED Certified-American Red Cross March 2013 Water Safety Instructor and Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certified- American Red Cross March 2013 Certified Physical Best Health-Fitness Specialist-NASPE January 2013 S.H.A.P.E Club Member-UWEC Member since spring 2010

Experiences with children outside of class

Employee at Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center-Eau Claire, WI May 2013-Present Plan and lead a variety of lesson plans and other activities throughout the day in summer camp Responsibilities include: supervising children at all times, disciplining campers when necessary, being a positive and active role model Set- up and Run the Family Fun Zone program. Lead activities for pre k and elementary age children. Help plan and run various events throughout the school year: Kids Expo, Family Fun Nights, Halloween and New Years Eve Parties, etc.

Physical activity and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities in the Eau Claire area (PRIDE)Eau Claire, WI Fall 2012 Provide physical activity opportunities for students ages 5-16 with disabilities Assist the children in their activities to help them acquire/improve their motor and social skills Emphasized teamwork, leadership, and communication skills

Volunteer Work With Children

Night at the Museum for students with disabilities- Eau Claire Children Museum, Eau Claire, WI April 2014 Facilitated and participated in developmentally appropriate physical activities with elementary age children with disabilities. Special Olympics Basketball- UW- Stout, Menomonie,WI February 2014 Facilitated the shooting skills competition portion of the event in the morning session. Announcer for basketball games for the Afternoon session. Night at the Museum- Eau Claire Children Museum, Eau Claire, WI February 2014, December 2013 Facilitated and participated in developmentally appropriate physical activities with elementary age children. Longfellows Get Movin Marathon- Longfellow Elementary School, Eau Claire, WI October 2013, October 2011 Aided in running a varied of physical activity stations including basketball, tug of war and relay races. McDonough Mile-Longfellow Elementary School, Eau Claire, WI October 2013 Motivated, cheered on, and supervised the participating students while they were running Administration of the FitnessGram Test- DeLong Middle School, Eau Claire, WI November 2012 Helped the instructor by administering the sit-n-reach, sit-up, and height measurement stations YMCA Volunteer- Dane County YMCA, Sun Prairie, WI June 2011-August 2011 Assisted with teaching football skills to elementary age children during a youth summer football camp. Assisted with teaching basketball skills to elementary age children during a youth summer basketball camp. Umpire during weekly machine pitch baseball games for k-2 children.