Kelly Haines

640 Black Rock Tpke., Easton, CT 06612 khaines@springfieldcollege.edu 203-610-3296

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Physical Education and Health Education teacher to educate and empower
students to value lifelong health and physical activity.
EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies
Licenses: Physical Education, PreK-8, 5-12
Health/Family and Consumer Sciences, PreK-8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure and CT Praxis Tests
Professional GPA: 3.738

May 2015

University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Studied abroad where I took courses in Irish culture, history, and literature

Summer 2014

HONORS/AWARDS
Eric Palmer Memorial Award, Springfield, MA
Spring 2014
Chosen by PEHE faculty to receive the award for academic excellence in the field of Physical
Education
Deans List
AAHPERD Major of the Year Award, St. Louis, MO
Spring 2014
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Highland Elementary School, Westfield, MA
Spring 2015
Developed and taught a Circus Unit for K-2nd grade and a Fitness unit for 3rd-5th grade
Planned and taught a Health Unit on Interpersonal Relationships for K-5 th grade
Taught made accommodation and modifications to units for the K-2nd grade and 3rd -5th grade Rise
Program classes
Made accommodations for ELLs and worked well with translators
Volunteered at a PTO program run before school program to enable students to be active before
school
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee, MA
Spring 2014-Fall 2014
Teaching Pre-Practicum:
Observed classroom instruction and management
Planned, prepared and taught physical education lessons for grades 9-12 in a suburban setting
Effectively managed a class size of 40 students
Family and Consumer Science Observation and Assistance:
Observed over 30 hours of family and consumer science classes
Assisted the cooperating teacher during labs as well as classroom activities
Alfred M. Glickman Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Spring
2014
Taught adapted physical education and health education lessons to children with disabilities
Forest Park Middle School, Springfield, MA
Wrote and taught health lesson plans to middle school students in an urban setting

Fall 2013

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Student Representative for Physical Education Department, Springfield, MA
2014
Selected to represent students while in search for a new Dean of School of Health, Physical
Education, and Recreation
Met with Dean candidates and provided feedback to the department chair

Spring

Private Soccer Coach, Easton, CT

Summer 2012
Designed practice plans for two youth soccer players over an 8 week period to improve technical
ability
Ran drills for the athletes, provided feedback and instruction
Assessed players on different skills and helped them to develop long term and short term goals
Camp Playland, New Canaan, CT
Summer 2012-2014
Athletic Specialist Summer Warm Up
Planned and instructed Pre-K campers through developmentally appropriate activities
Created a safe and appropriate environment for Pre-K students to participate and learn
Subject areas included soccer, tennis, tee-ball, basketball, hockey, and parachute games
Athletic Specialist Ropes and Mats
Planned and designed gymnastics activities for campers ages 3 to 13
Planned and facilitated group team building activities throughout the summer
Safely facilitated a ropes course with campers ranging from ages 5-13
Ran a 400 foot zip line for campers ages 9-14
Athletic Specialist Tennis
Planned and instructed for campers ages 3-8 on basic tennis skills
Created activities to further develop hand eye coordination of campers
Athletic Specialist Rink Activities
Designed lesson plans for campers ages 9-14 for a variety of target, territorial and invasion games
over a 8 week period
Created a safe environment for campers of all different ability levels to participate
Student Aid, Springfield, MA
Spring 2012Present
Served as an aid for Instructional Strategies Professor Dr. Stephen Coulon
Completed office work
ATHLETICS
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
4 Year Division III Womens Varsity Soccer Member
2014
3-Time NEWMAC Conference Champion
2014
3-Time All- NEWMAC Academic Team
2013
1st All-NEWMAC Conference Team
NCSCAA Scholar All East Region Team
NEWISA All-New England Second Team

NSCAA All Region Team

Division III New England Womens Soccer All-Star First Team
Elected as team captain
Fall 2014
2nd All-NEWMAC Conference Team
Sophomore Female Team Athlete of the Year Award

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Spring 2013

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Humanics In Action Day Volunteer, Springfield, MA
2014
Taught physical education lessons to Kensington Elementary School students
Special Olympics Volunteer, Springfield, MA
2014
Helped to guide teams to their correct locations
Facilitated different games for the athletes in Olympic Town
Women and Girls in Sport Day Volunteer, Springfield, MA
2015
Coached girls ages 5-12 in a variety of different soccer drills

Fall 2011Spring 2012-

Spring 2012-

Mary Lynch Elementary School Volunteer, Springfield, MA

Fall 2012
Collected canned goods, cleaned out closets, organized equipment as well as read books to children
PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MAHPERD Member
Present
Attended MAHPERD conference, Worcester, MA
2013, 2014
Presented at MAHPERD conference on Health Methods
SHAPE America (AAHPERD) Member
Present
Attended EDA Shape America Conference
Attended AAHPERD conference, St. Louis, MO
PEHE Club Member, Springfield, MA
Present
Elected as Treasure during 2013/2014 academic year
Elected as President during 2014/2015 academic year
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member
2013- Present
CERTIFICATIONS
Water Safety Instructor, Springfield, MA
2011
Level 1 Archery Certification, New Canaan, CT
2013
CPR, Frist Aid and AED, Easton, CT

Fall 2011Fall 2011,

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Spring 2014Spring 2015
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Summer 2014