Erika Tucker

889 Route 537, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 609-752-1404 erikatucker@msn.com

Objective: To obtain a health and physical education position in which my skills will be
utilized to promote and instill in children the importance of lifelong learning, health and
fitness.
EDUCATION

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ

2016
College of Science and Health
GPA: 3.8
BS Physical Education K-12 Health Certification
Health Studies Minor
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing
Health and Physical Education Praxis Passed (July, 2015)

May

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

Robert Erskine Elementary School

March 2016- Present
Ringwood, NJ
Student Teacher
Introduced new activities that emphasized cooperative learning
Established new ways of assessing student learning through Think, Pair, Share
assessments
Martin J. Ryerson Middle School
January 2016- March 2016
Ringwood, NJ
Student Teacher
Assessed students learning by developing study guides, exit slips, and unit tests
Introduced Instant Activities to get students immediately active at the beginning of
class
Established multiple new fitness and Project Adventure games
Created a Question Box to encourage student questioning and communication
Designed Skill Related Fitness Bulletin Board
Communicated with multiple parents via email regarding students who were
struggling in addition to students who were excelling in class
Robert Erskine Elementary School
March 2016 May 2016
Ringwood, NJ
Student Teacher
Introduced different ways to assess student learning by implementing Think, Pair,
Share and KWL Charts
Presented new methods to incorporate fitness into class (Squad Leader Fitness, 4
Corner Fitness, Shoe Box Fitness, Racetrack Fitness)
Established and displayed weekly learning goals for students to visualize their
objective for the week
Prospect Park Elementary School
September 2016 December 2016
Prospect Park, NJ
Practicum Teacher
Introduced different methods of incorporating fitness into class (ex. Squad Leader
Fitness)
Analyzed students progress by implementing exit slips
Passaic County Technical Institute
September 2016 December 2016
Wayne, NJ

 Presented the four-part lesson plan to incorporate high levels of MVPA into every
lesson
Introduced Instant Activities to get students immediately active at the beginning of
class
RELATED EXPERIENCE

New Egypt High School

Present
Volunteer Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

May 2016-

Assist with infield practice and skill drills

Lead and supervise team hitting practices and individual hitting sessions
School Time Learning Center
June 2014 Present
Allentown, NJ
Teachers Assistant
Care for students ages 3-5
Manage arts and crafts
Assist with academic workbooks
Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit Volunteer
June 2014, 2015
Activities Director for Student Ambassador Summit at MetLife Stadium
Personal Training Assistant with Overtons Training Academy
December 2014 Present
Assist with group/team personal training sessions
William Paterson Softball Clinic
January
2013 January 2016
Led different age groups in learning techniques
OTHER EXPERIENCE

Student Assistant- WPU Athletic Department

2013- Present
Wayne, NJ
Responsible for all teams equipment
Setting up/breaking down all athletic events
Varsity Softball Team Manager (Fall 2013- Spring 2016)
Sales Associate- Under Armour Factory House
2012 - July 2014
Jackson, NJ
Processed transactions, returns, and exchanges
Processed shipments
Assisted customers

September

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Summa Cum Laude

Deans List Fall 2012- Spring 2016
Recipient of 2015-2016 SHAPE America Physical Education Major of the Year
Recipient of Cindy Keller Award for Physical Education (2016)
Collegiate Athlete (1 year, softball)

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

CPR/AED Certified
Drivers Education Certified
NJAPHERD Member

June

NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification

NFHS Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment Certification
NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certification

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Presenter at NJAPHERD 2016 Annual Convention

February 23, 2016
Ringwood District Professional Development Session
February 12, 2016
NJAPHERD Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment: 6-12 Addition
2015

August 17,