Bridget Duncan

bduncan2@springfieldcollege.edu
413-478-1442

School Address: Permanent Address:

263 Alden Street 18 Meadowview Road
Springfield, MA 01109 Wilbraham, MA 01095

OBJECTIVE: ​To be able to further my education in the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention field.
EDUCATION​​ :
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement Sports Studies
Passed the Reading Communication Literacy, Writing Communication Literacy and Physical Education MTEL for
education licensure
Minor:
Health Studies

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Fieldwork Experience 9th- 12th Grade, ​Chicopee High School, ​Chicopee MA Fall 2018- Present
· Creating lesson plans for different classes and all different learning abilities
· Implementing the five components of physical fitness in all of my lessons
· Taking care of managerial task for all of the classes
· Established a daily routine for each class to follow
· Providing educational worksheets and packets for the students to further their learning

Pre- Practicum 1st​ ​-5th

​ ​ Grade,​ Alfred M. Glickman School, ​Springfield, MA ​Fall 2017
· Modified lesson plans for students enrolled in an adapted physical education class
· Wrote Full Individual Examinations (FIE) and Individual Education Programs (IEP) for the students
· Assessed students’ growth and improvement in skills through self created curriculum

​ -​ 5​th​ Grade,​ Mary Walsh Elementary School, ​Springfield, MA

Pre-Practicum 3rd ​Spring 2017
· Implemented affective, cognitive, and psychomotor assessments based on the lessons
· Engaged students in developmentally appropriate activities including modified games and facilitation of group work

​ ​ Grade,​ Ells Elementary School, ​Springfield, MA​

Pre-Practicum K-2nd ​Spring 2017
· Worked with a first grade class to practice non-manipulative, manipulative and locomotor skills
· Utilized guided discovery for students to create their own rhythms and movements
· Collaborated with paraprofessionals to help guide students towards success
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Pre- Practicum 9th​ ​-12​th​ Grade,​ Agawam High School, ​Agawam, MA​ ​Fall 2016
· Taught secondary level how to use weights and machines for a fitness circuit
· Instructed students in lifetime activities such as yoga and pilates
· Utilized different teaching behaviors to accommodate students learning styles
· ​Provided instructional packets as a guide for students to succeed in lessons such as table tennis and yoga

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Practicum 6th​ -8​ Grade​, Birchland Park Middle School, ​East Longmeadow, MA Fall 2016
· Implemented lessons on soccer and flag football
· Integrated technology when working with students, such as video examples and heart rate monitors
· Utilized several different classroom management techniques
· Engaged students in modified small games

Pre- Practicum K-4th​ ​ Grade,​ Child Development Center​​, Springfield, MA ​Spring 2016
· Practiced several non-manipulative skills to expose students to physical education
· ​Observed movements to assess children's skill levels
· ​Taught students how to cooperate with others while working in a group

​ ​ Grade,​ Square One Elementary School, ​Springfield, MA​

Pre- Practicum K-3rd ​Fall 2015
· Taught a kindergarten student different skill themes and movement concepts
· Created visuals and themes to engage students in the days lesson

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Internship, M​ innechaug Regional High School, ​Wilbraham, MA Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
· ​ Helped create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for high school physical education and health education
· ​Taught lessons to freshmen and sophomore classes
· ​Learned new teaching techniques
· ​Graded worksheets in a timely and efficient manner

Softball Counselor, ​Wilbraham Recreation, ​Wilbraham MA Spring 2013-

2015 ​· ​ aught youth the skills of
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softball and importance of leadership as well as commitment to a team

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Networking Event Staff, ​Springfield College office of Alumni Relations, ​Springfield, MA Fall 2017
· ​ ​Greeted alumni attendees and supervised young family members
Attendee, ​MAPHERD Student Summit, ​Salem, MA September, 2017

VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT
​ ontessori Zanetti School​​, Springfield, MA
​Student Mentor, M Spring 2018
· Mentoring and tutoring a 7th grade student with learning challenges

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

· ​Microsoft Office:​ Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and HTML
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