Permanent Address:

188 Salem St
Andover, MA 01810
COLLEEN SHANNON
Contact Information:
cts5102@gmail.com
(978) 886-5048
Education
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA Dec 2013
! Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, K-12 Health/Physical Education Certificate
! Deans List: seven term Deans list, Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, GPA: 3.56/4.0
! Relevant Coursework: Adventure/Outdoor Recreational Activities, Technology Applied in Health and Physical
Education, Educational Gymnastics and Dance, Adapted Physical Education, Assessment and Evaluation for
Physical and Health Education, Curriculum Development.
Professional Teaching Experience
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE, Methuen High School, Methuen, MA Spring 2014
! Planned and executed 10 total classes over two quarters in the areas of Fitness, Team Sports, and Ice Activities
for more than 200 total students.
! Collaborated daily with four PE teachers on lesson planning, teaching strategy, and disciplinary action.
! Assessed students skills through quizzes, check lists, worksheets, and analytical rubrics to support improvement.
! Supported monthly faculty meetings, department meetings, and professional development days.
Professional Semester
STUDENT TEACHER, Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, PA Fall 2013
! Planned, organized, and instructed two health and fitness and two strength training classes daily.
! Applied classroom management skills such as back to the wall, proximity, and posting rules and consequences.
! Reviewed and analyzed ten weekly lesson plans taught in health and physical education.
! Assessed students skills and learning progress through quizzes, skill based checklists, and analytical rubrics.
! Oversaw morning hall duty, a flex period, and in-school suspension daily.

STUDENT TEACHER, Washington Heights, Rossmoyne, and Fairview Elementaries, West Shore School District Fall 2013
! Planned, organized, and taught forty-one classes and 800 students in a six-day cycle among three schools.
! Responsible for morning bus duty, breakfast duty, and recess duty twice per six-day cycle.
! Assessed students skills and learning progress through informal and formal observations and checklists.
! Prepared K-2
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grade lesson plans such as dance, basketball, and throwing for each six-day cycle.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, West Shore School District, New Cumberland, PA Fall 2013
! Attended one high school and two elementary school faculty meetings during 16-week practicum.
! Attained deeper understanding of the responsibilities and duties that teachers and administration have.
! Completed a two-day High Impact Strategies/Learning Focused Schools training implemented by the CAIU

VOLUNTEER COACH, Cedar Cliff High School Cross Country, Camp Hill, PA Fall 2013
! Timed and recorded splits and data for sixteen athletes during weekly workouts and competitions.
! Assisted and guided athletes in setting and obtaining weekly and season personal race goals.
! Volunteered over 45 hours total from August through mid-October.
Pre-Student Teaching Practicum Experience
LEADERSHIP PRACTICUM FOR TEACHERS, State College Area School District, PA Fall 2012
! Observed and analyzed lessons taught by a middle school physical education teacher 2 hours per week.
! Planned and taught two 50 minute lessons to a class of 24 sixth grade students during the semester.

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Special Olympics Track and Field, PA Spring 2012
! Assisted with warm up and cool down, timed running events, coached throwing events 2 hours a week.
! Prepared and taught a 20 minute lesson on relay handoffs for two groups of 20 athletes ages 6-51.

OBSERVATION OF HEALTH AND PE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, State College Area School District, PA Spring 2011
! Shadowed and observed elementary, middle, and high school teachers for one full day each.
! Observed and recorded daily schedule, then reflected on the experience.
Work Experience
TRIP SPECIALIST, Andover Youth Services, Andover, MA Summer 2013
! Helped plan and execute a summer activities curriculum for over 1000 total participants that emphasizes
personal growth, open thinking, and self-confidence.
! Created positive personal connections with age 12-15 youths while supervising them on day trips.
! Organized and prepared for experiences such as white water rafting, kayaking, zip-lining, rock climbing, etc.

PROFESSIONAL NANNY, State College, PA and North Andover, MA Summer 2011-12
! Provided transportation, educational opportunities, daily activities, meals and full time supervision for 3 children
during a 3 month time period.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY INTERN, Free Christian Church, Andover, MA Summer 2010
! Managed inputs and updates of the Free Christian Church Sunday School directory database.
! Planned and organized five weekly lessons and supplies for classes from age two through grade three.
Volunteer Experience
VOLUNTEER, Do It for Dina 5K, Mechanicsburg, PA Fall 2013
! Assisted race coordinators in organizing over 500 participants at the start and finish line on the day of the race.
! Provided racers with positive support and encouragement throughout the course of the benefit run.

FREE CHRISTIAN CHURCH MEXICO MISSION TRIP, Harvest Hands Ministries, Juarez, Mexico May 2013
! Organized games and activities for 150 students at a two-day Vacation Bible School camp.
! Worked with a team to compound, texturize, and paint walls in a dormitory.
! Prayed with and delivered food to families in the surrounding community.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STATION LEADER, Free Christian Church, Andover, MA Summer 2010-11
! Instructed the outdoor games and activities station at a weeklong Christian summer camp.
! Scheduled logistics, and taught water games and team building activities for 200 students.

VOLUNTEER MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD COACH, Andover Youth Services, Andover MA Spring 2006-09
! Coached warm-up drills while teaching the proper forms of dynamic and static stretching.
! Educated athletes on the basic foundations of track and field to increase appreciation and interest.
Skills
Certifications: Red Cross Adult and Infant First Aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator.
Equipment: Experienced with gymnastics and outdoor adventure equipment, and related safety procedures.
Computer: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Java, iMovie, iPhoto, iTunes, Google Docs.
Honors and Activities
! Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Athlete: 2012-2013.
! Penn State Physical and Health Education Teacher Education Club: Vice President, 2012.
! Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference:
Student Attendee, Presider, 2012.
! NCAA Division 1 Penn State Varsity Track and Field: 4-Year Varsity Letter Award Winner. 4-time Big Ten
Championship team member. Competed in the 1000m, 800m, 600m, 4x400m, 4x800m and, DMR.
! Penn State Student Athlete Advisory Board: Academic Excellence awards. 2011, 2012, 2013.
! Andover High School Track and Field: 2009 Captain, 4-Year Varsity Member.
! Merrimack Valley HS Track Conference: 2007 Runner of the Year, 8 Time All-Conference Team.
! 2008 High School Outdoor Track National All-American
Interests
! Backpacking, ultimate frisbee, 4H, rock climbing, traveling, cooking, reading, and Boston sports teams.
References
! AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST