ALYSHA ARNOLD

aearnold19@gmail.com 2703 Maple Brook Rd. Bellingham, MA 508-404-7948

EDUCATION

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Master of Education in Physical Education, May 2017
Licensure: Pre K-8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure (Health & Physical Education)

University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, May 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Franklin High School, Franklin, MA December 2016-Present

Taught both 9th and 10th grade health and physical education classes.
Coordinated lesson and unit plans with department staff to incorporate a variety of teaching and learning
strategies.
Attended weekly professional development meetings to ensure cohesion amongst the faculty, both within the
school and the district as a whole.

Milford High School, Milford, MA October 2016-December 2016

Developed lesson plans for differentiated instruction.
Produced & implemented various forms of summative and formative assessments, including written exams,
logs, and worksheets.
Experienced teaching a variety of units including fitness, volleyball, table tennis, and badminton.

Hastings Elementary School, Westborough, MA September 2016-October 2016

Worked with a diverse group of students at a K-3 Elementary School.
Created lesson plans daily for K-3 students over a seven-week student teaching experience.
Taught various units, including soccer, climbing wall, self-directed games, and throwing & catching.
Held students accountable to behavioral expectations based on supervising practitioners and school-wide rules.

Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA Spring 2015-Spring 2016

Created daily lesson plans for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes.
Taught lessons daily for two weeks about Frisbee, flag football, track & field, and softball.
Incorporated technology, formal assessments and agenda boards into lessons.
Managed classroom behavior according to the cooperating teachers predetermined policies.

Springfield College Homeschool Program, Springfield, MA Spring 2015-Spring 2016

Worked with homeschooled students ages 6-16 from the Springfield area.
Focused on developing social skills and improving cooperation and teamwork with others in a physical
education setting.
Introduced students to different physical activities including Frisbee, Pickleball, tennis, and cooperative games.

Glickman Elementary School, Springfield, MA Spring 2016

Worked with three students with special needs throughout six lessons.
Assessed students using the CTAPE assessment form and created long term and short-term goals based on
observed abilities.
Developed lessons based on goals, and created lesson themes to help engage students in their learning.

Mary M. Lynch School, Springfield, MA Spring 2015-Fall 2015

Taught eight lessons about rhythms and dance, movement concepts, and cooperative games to 1 st, 2nd, and 4th
grades.
 Designed educational accommodations for special needs students during lessons.
Utilized a variety of teaching strategies, including scanning, teaching by invitation, and guided discovery to
accommodate student needs.

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East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow, MA Fall 2015

Taught four lessons about swimming, volleyball, and dance to 10 th grade classes.
Used various forms of assessment to check for student understanding and learning, including traditional and
authentic assessments.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Recreation Director, Greenland, NH June 2015-September 2015
Coordinated and conducted daily recreational activities.
Created and implemented new and exciting games to promote leadership, responsibility and teamwork.
Supervised campers during snack and lunch breaks to ensure safety.

Coach/Counselor, Pro Ambitions Hockey Schools, MA & RI July 2014-August 2014

Oversaw various on-ice drills to practice different skills.
Provided specific corrective feedback to campers during all on-ice sessions.
Evaluated players skills throughout the week, and provided detailed evaluations.
Supervised campers in the locker rooms, on-ice, during breaks and off-ice activities.

Head JV Coach/Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach, Mount St. Charles Academy March 2014-May 2014
Created daily practice plans to improve players skills and understanding of the game.
Conducted physical conditioning for both the JV and Varsity teams.
Attended Rhode Island Interscholastic League meetings to develop game schedules.
Assisted the Athletic Director with scheduling field space for practices and games.
Consistently motivated and acted as a proper positive role model for female athletes.

Assistant Varsity Girls Ice Hockey Coach, Mount St. Charles Academy December 2012-February 2013
Developed skills in teaching, coaching and leadership.
Attended daily practices, assisting the head coach in all team activities.

WORK HISTORY
Food Runner/Expeditor, Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse, Foxboro, MA May 2012-December 2014
Organized food orders by maintaining constant communication with the chefs.

Personal Trainer, Equinox Fitness Clubs, Chestnut Hill, MA October 2013-February 2014
Provided customer service to all members at all times.
Conducted fitness assessments to new members, including a Functional Movement Screen, blood pressure, body
fat, and heart rate assessment.
Wrote individualized personal training programs for each client, based on fitness assessment results and overall
ability levels and interests.

SKILLS & AWARDS

Developed abilities in Macintosh OS & Microsoft Office 2008
Awarded Hobey Baker Award in 2008; an award for sportsmanship given to one player from each Varsity team
throughout the state of Rhode Island.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILLIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Lifeguarding/CPR/AED & First Aid, American Red Cross November 2016-Present

Professional Member of MAHPERD November 2016-Present
Attended MAHPERD Convention November 2016

For most current recommendations, please contact:

David Moore, Practicum Supervisor

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109
Phone: (413)-262-1733
Email: mountainman202@hotmail.com

Linda ONeil, Physical Education Teacher

Hastings Elementary School
111 E. Main St. 01581
Westborough, MA
Phone: (774)-276-0837
Email: oneill@westboroughk12.org

Jodi Sevastos, Physical Education Teacher

Milford High School
31 W. Fountain St.
Milford, MA
Phone: (508)-954-7804
Email: jsevastos@milfordma.com