Brooke Berger

4318 West Arm Road • Spring Park, MN 55384 • BrookeBerger23@Gmail.com • (612)-437-7667

OBJECTIVE
Seeking an Elementary physical education position in the Twin Cities area.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education Northern State University, Aberdeen SD
Physical Education K-12 major Graduation Fall: 2018
Health minor and Coaching endorsement Major GPA: 4.0, Cumulative GPA: 3.9

Study Abroad Experience Milan, Florence, Rome – Italy

- Immersed in Italian culture and customs Summer of 2016
- Studied student-centered educational models including the Reggio Emilia Approach and the
Montessori Method

TEACHING AND COACHING EXPERIENCES

Student Teaching Experience Hilltop Primary School – Mound, MN
- Implement movement concept, locomotor, non-locomotor, and invasion game lessons Fall 2018
- Utilize heart rate monitors and plicker assessment technology to enhance learning
Student Teaching Experience Grandview Middle School – Mound, MN
- Plan and implement invasion, net and wall and target game lessons Fall 2018
- Shadow DAPE teacher with lesson application
Head Coach of 7th Grade Girls Basketball Grandview Middle School – Mound, MN
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and feedback to adolescent athletes. Fall 2018 – Spring 2018
- Practice planned
Pre-Student Teaching Experience Aberdeen Central High School - Aberdeen, SD
- Observe weight training, recreational sports, and health for students ages 15-18 Spring 2018
- Planning lesson in cardiovascular fitness and weight training for implementation in late March
- Helping students by answering questions and assisting in the weight room
Student Assistant Coach Northern State University Women’s Basketball – Aberdeen, SD
- Provide helpful feedback and encouragement to players Fall 2017– Present
- Learn extensive offensive and defensive strategies from Coach Curt Fredrickson
- Analyze athletes with elite motor skills and proper fundamentals
- Utilize many techniques to motivate players to their full potential both in group and individual settings
- Observe a variety of coaching styles including command and cooperative coaching
Lead Teacher Kids Core School Age Daycare– Mound, MN
- Create a safe and loving environment that promotes individual growth Summer 2013 – Present
- Lead students to accomplish tasks to prepare for middle school
- Help children learn positive social, emotional, and moral skills through a variety of sports, games, and
activities
Supplementary Instructor Northern State University – Aberdeen, SD
- Assisted college students with Anatomy and Physiology class work and test preparation Fall 2017
- Implemented different styles of teaching including note processing, problem solving, and sequencing
Head Coach of 4th and 5th Grade Volleyball Orono Intermediate School – Orono, MN
- Provide guidance, encouragement, and feedback to young athletes Fall 2018
- Taught volleyball fundamentals and skills to diverse populations of students age 9 to 11 years old
- Observe the three stages of learning a motor skill being cognitive, associative, and autonomous
- Instruct different implementations of practice planning including part and whole practice styles

SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT

Achieved Summa Cum Laude, Northern State University 2018
President, Northern State University Physical Activity and Wellness for Students Club 2017-2018
Student Athlete, Northern State University Women’s Basketball Team 2014-2017
Member, Northern State University Student Athletic Advisory Committee 2014-2017
Volunteer, ASPIRE – Aberdeen, South Dakota Fall 2017
Volunteer, School of the Blind physical education classes Fall 2017
Volunteer, Wings Hockey- Aberdeen, South Dakota Fall 2017
Volunteer, Wolves Buddies - Northern State University Athletics Fall 2017
Volunteer, Salvation Army Child Care Center Fall 2014
Volunteer, Day of Champions Northern State University 2014-2017