Ryan J.

ORourke
363 Kings Hwy, Tappan, NY 10983 845-641-6609 rorourke2@springfieldcollege.edu
EDUCATION:
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sports Studies, Physical Education
Minor: Health Education
License: Health/ Family and Consumer Sciences, Physical Education Pre K-8, 5-12
GPA: 3.186
Passed all sections of the MA Tests for Education Licensure

May 2015

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Practicum: Easthampton High School in Easthampton, MA
March 2015- May 2015
Taught 7 weeks of my own lessons
Teach one conditioning class everyday
Teach two modern Physical Education classes per day
Weight room duty after school
Practicum: Hadley Elementary in Hadley, MA
Jan. 2015-March 2015
Taught 7 weeks of my own lessons
Grades Kindergarten through sixth
Taught a basketball Unit Plan and Tumbling Unit
Focused on moving concepts and personal awareness with grades k-3
Adapted Physical Education: Glickman Elementary in Springfield, MA Jan 2014-May 2014
Taught specialized lessons to physically disabled students
Developed lessons adaptable for each individual student
Created stories with the lesson for enjoyment of students
Taught a nutrition lesson, to show how important healthy eating habits are
Pre-Practicum: Sabis international in Springfield, MA
Sept. 2013- Dec 2013
Taught my own lessons to a diverse student population
Taught first, second, and fourth grade
Implemented an entire basketball unit to fourth grade
Focused on sports skills and various health topics in all classes
Kindergarten Teaching Module: East Street School in Ludlow, MA March 2013- May 2013
Taught Kindergarten and First grade
Taught six times in half a semester
Created lesson plans based on teachers topic of choice
Focus was basic skill development for life long activities
High School Teaching Module: Agawam High School in Agawam, MA Jan 2013-March 2013
Taught physical education to freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior high school students
Taught and created lessons for basketball, table tennis, and invasion games
Modified lessons to allow participation for students with physical and mental disablities
Taught eight times for half a semester
Middle School Teaching Module:
Birchland Park Middle School in East Longmeadow, MA
Oct 2012- Dec 2012
Taught grades six, seven, and eight
Implemented eight lessons in half a semester
Created lessons from teachers topic
Teach, reteach opportunity for every visit
Elementary Teaching Module: Mary Lynch School in Springfield, MA Sept.- 2012- Oct 2012
Taught grades two, three, four, and five

Instructed 4 lessons in half a semester

Taught and created lessons from teachers topic
Ryan J. ORourke
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Instructional Strategies: Trinity Elementary in Springfield, MA

Sept. 2011- Dec. 2011
Worked one on one with students and in small groups
Focused on developing specific motor skills while creating my own lesson
AWARDS:
Dean of Student Recognition: Recognized for leadership in service to others
Deans list

Fall 2013, Spring 2014

Fall 2013, Spring 2014

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Basketball camp Counselor: Tappan Zee High School, Orangeburg, York
2008-present
Coached, Refereed, and served as a guest speaker at a two week summer camp for students ranging
from age 4-15
High school program ranked top ten in state (won 2 out of last 4 championships)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Power Washing Company owner
Campus Union Desk Building Manager

2013- present
2012- 2015
LEADERSHIP:

Pre-camp leader
- Leader for 1st year students
- 4 day camping trip
- Prior to orientation
- Build leadership/personal skills

Leadership
Summit
Facilitator
- YMCA program
- Weekend long retreat
- Facilitated peers
- Co-chair Senior year

Leadership
Training
Conference
- Participant (twice)
- 4 day conference
- Enhance leadership
Skills

ATHLETICS:
Springfield College Varsity Baseball Team
Softball, basketball, flag football intramurals

Fall 2011-Spring 2013

Fall 2011- May 2015

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Habitat for Humanity
- Secretary of the executive board
- Week long spring break trip
- Sumter, South Carolina and Concord, North Carolina
- Finished a roof and siding of a new house
- Lived in a church for a week
- Started work at 7 am, worked until 5 pm
- 30 students from school went on trip
Humanics in Action Day
- Dedicate a day of service to others
- Basketball clinic in schools

March 2013, 2014, 2015

- Read to students
- Cut down trees after tornado damage