Clinton Stephens

905 W Madison St., Platteville, WI 53818

Phone: 608-642-0395 Email: Stephensc@uwplatt.edu

Education

Bachelor of Science: University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI

Major: Physical Education
Minor: Health Education
Emphasis: Adaptive Physical Education
Major GPA: 3.88/4.0
Prof. Edu GPA: 3.79/4.0
Overall GPA: 3.66/4.0
Anticipated Graduation: May 9, 2015

Certification

Wisconsin Physical and Health Education Birth-21

Certification Number: Anticipated
First Aid/ CPR/ AED, American Red Cross
Water Safety Instructor (WSI), American Red Cross
Level I Dynamic and Static Belaying
Special Olympics coaching certification: Softball, Track & Field, Basketball, & Bowling

Teaching &Child-Related Experience

Lake Bluff Elementary - Student Teaching
Shorewood, WI
Spring 2015
Planned, designed, and taught age appropriate lessons and unit plans based on objectives aligned to the
common core state standards to kindergarten through 6th grade.
Collaborated with a Special Education Teacher and Physical Therapist in order to adapt lessons and
instructions for students with special needs, helping to reach the students individual IEP goals.
Acquired valuable experience creating a positive culture of learning and rapport with a diverse student
body in an urban setting, while teaching a wide range of developmental skills to meet students
instructional level.
Collaborated with district Physical Education staff in a series of meetings to coordinate Physical
Education programs and curriculum between multiple schools.
Hempstead High School - Pre-Student Teaching
Dubuque, IA
Fall 2014
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Instructed a 9 through 12 grade Adaptive Physical Education class two times a week, with each student
having a wide variety of disabilities.
Developed lessons, IEP goals, and assessments appropriate to meet each students individual needs and to
help them achieve their IEP goals.
Videotaped a few lessons in order to self-assess and improve instruction and feedback given to students.
UW-Platteville - Home School Program
Platteville, WI
Spring 2014
Planned, developed, and taught age appropriate lessons to children ranging from 4-14 years of age every
Friday for a semester.
Adapted lesson plans while teaching to meet time and participation constraints.
Created a positive behavior management plan, actively engaging students to limit behavior issues, using a
variety of techniques to fit the situation and child when challenges arise.
UW-Platteville - Adapted Aquatics Program
Platteville, WI
Spring 2014
Created and taught lessons to individuals with disabilities in a pool setting, which worked towards
meeting the students IEP goals.
Developed IEP goals that were realistic, achievable, and measured by checklists and other assessment
tools.

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Developed a positive relationship with students and cooperating teachers, helping to build a safe and
supportive classroom environment.
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque - Service Learning
Dubuque, IA
Fall 2013
Volunteered once a week for a semester accumulating 20+ hours of experience working with a diverse
population.
Tutored students in math, reading, and social studies.
Organized games and participated in bingo, pool, basketball, kickball, and many others.
Developed a relationship with club members creating respect and rapport for one another.
UW-Platteville - Belaying
Platteville, WI
Spring 2013
Gained 30+ hours of belaying experience with students from multiple schools around the area.
Instructed age-appropriate leadership, trust, and team building activities to students.

Coaching Experience
Sports interested in coaching: Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, Track and Field, and Volleyball.
Special Olympics (Ages 9-56)
Platteville, WI
2011- Current
Head Coach for Basketball, Softball, Bowling, and Track and Field.
Get athletes to and from tournaments by arranging a bus or driving the athletes; submit registration forms
for tournaments; manage a well-organized practice; contact the athletes or their guardian(s), informing
them of practices and or tournaments through phone and/or newsletter.
Work successfully with a variety of ages and disabilities.
Communicate with the athletes and community members to organize fundraisers.
Collaborate with UW-Platteville professors, police chief, collegiate sport teams, and parents to organize
UW-Plattevilles first Run with the Cops.
Tennis Instructor (Ages 4 -16)
Platteville, WI
2007-Current
Taught peewee, beginner, intermediate and advanced tennis lessons MondayThursday.
Worked with children who have a wide range of abilities and skills.
Made lesson/unit plans for each level based on ability (fine and gross motor skills).

Work Experience
Physical Therapy Specialists and Consulting Services, LLC
Physical Therapy Office Assistant
Platteville, WI
2013- 2015
Responsibilities included: organizing patient charts, billing patients, billing insurances, contacting
physicians, and making schedule on a weekly basis.
Communicated with insurance companies and patients in a professional manor.
Assisted patients with their exercises to ensure they are preforming the exercises correctly.
Maintained organized and efficient work environment, answering phones for busy office.

Extracurricular Activities
Kappa Delta PI- University of Wisconsin-Platteville IOTA RHO Chapter
(International honor society in education)
University of Wisconsin- Platteville Health and Physical Education Club
University of Wisconsin- Platteville Intramurals
(Softball, Football, Basketball, Badminton, and Volleyball)
University of Wisconsin- Platteville Deans List

Clinton Stephens
(Fall 2013-Fall 2014)

905 W Madison St., Platteville, WI 53818

Phone: 608-642-0395 Email: Stephensc@uwplatt.edu

References
Lisa Emendorfer
Senior Lecturer, Curriculum and Community Engagement
University of Wisconsin Platteville 110 I Williams Fieldhouse
Platteville, WI 53818
Office Phone: 608.342.1285
E-mail: emendorl@uwplatt.edu
Denise Jacobson
2nd and 3rd grade Cross-Categorical Teacher and Special Olympics coach
Westview Elementary School
1201 W. Camp St.
Platteville WI 53818
Office Phone: 608-342-4050
E-mail: djacobson@platteville.k12.wi.us
Dominic Newman
Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Head Varsity Cross Country coach, and Head Varsity track coach
Lake Bluff Elementary
1600 E. Lake Bluff Blvd.
Shorewood, WI 53211
Phone: 414-687-7519
E-mail: dnewman@shorewood.k12.wi.us
Margaret Ruf
Owner, Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Specialists and Consulting Services, LLC
150 Market St.
Platteville, WI 53818
Office Phone: 608-348-4070
E-mail: plattevillept@yahoo.com
Tim Swenson
Senior Lecturer, Certified Adapted Physical Education
University of Wisconsin Platteville 110 C Williams Fieldhouse 1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
Office Phone: 608- 342-1989
E-mail: Swensont@uwplatt.edu

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