Robert Ritz

202 Holcomb Street

Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 202-8325
rritz@springfieldcollege.edu
Objective
A physical education practicum at an elementary or secondary level.
Education
Springfield College: Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies, May 2015
License: Physical Education: Pre-K-8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure
GPA: 3.26/4.00
Teaching Experience
Wolf Swamp Road Elementary School, Longmeadow, MA- Spring 2015
Practicum
- Designed and implemented a unit plan for net/racket sports, including: tennis, nitroball,
and volleyball
- Created written and skill assessments for students
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA- Fall 2013
Pre-practicum
- Designed and implemented lesson plans for: softball, outdoor games, floor hockey, yoga,
pilates, fitness
- Created written and skill assessments for students
Zanetti Montessori School, Springfield, MA - Spring 2013
- Wrote lesson plans and taught lessons solo and with a partner about soccer and
movement concepts (pathways and speeds
- Managed classroom behavior according to the schools rules and procedures
Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA - Spring 2013
- Wrote lesson plans with a partner and co-taught lessons in: dance and team-building
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA- Fall 2013
- Wrote lesson plans with a partner and co-taught lessons in: pickleball, nitroball, fitness,
and football
Trinity Methodist United Church Pre-School, Springfield, MA-Spring 2012
- Wrote lesson plans by myself and with a group and taught by myself and a group:
hopping, rolling, and kicking

Related Experience
Springfield College Intramural Official, Springfield, MA-Fall 2011-Present
- Referee and crew chief for sports including soccer, flag football, basketball, softball,
volleyball
Simsbury Soccer Club Referee, Simsbury, CT-Spring 2008-Present
- Referee soccer games for ages 9-20
Fun Unlimited Tennis Camp Counselor, Simsbury CT Summer 2013
- Worked with kids ages 8-14 with conditioning for tennis
- Taught tennis skills
YMCA Camp Counselor, Burlington, CT Summer 2011 and 2012
- Worked with kids ages 5-16 at a day camp doing: swimming, arts & crafts, hiking, and
various outdoor sports
Special Olympics Volunteer, Simsbury, CT Spring 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013
- Helped athletes put on/ take off snow shoes and escort them to the starting line
- Provided support for athletes before, during, and after events
YMCA Youth Basketball Coach, Simsbury, CT Winter 2011
- Co-coached kids ages 12 and 13, providing skill instruction and promoting teamwork
Leadership/Activities
New Student Orientation Leader, Springfield College-Fall 2012, Fall 2013
- Assisted 15-20 new students in their transition to college during 3-day orientation
Outdoor Pursuits Facilitator, Springfield College-Spring 2013
- Co-led students in camp crafts including orienteering, fire building, tool safety, camp setup
Certifications
CPR Certified, December 2013
First Aid Certified, December 2013
AED Certified, December 2013