Amanda J. Griffin
205 Highland Avenue
Maybrook, NY 12543
Home: 845-427-9976
Cell: 845-542-0783
Email: amanda.griffin@cortland.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education Anticipated May 2012 State University of New York at Cortland , Cortland , NY
Major: Physical Education GPA: 3.6/4.0
Dean’s List: Fall 2010, Spring 2011
Associates in Science
Orange County Community College, Middletown, NY May 2010 Major: Exercise Science 3.5/4.0
Dean’s List: Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Field Experience: Elementary Physical Education Fall 2010 CHAMP After School Program, Cortland, NY
· Developed lessons and activities
· Led activities for children in grades 1 through 6
· Obtained knowledge of classroom management, student discipline, and planning.
Parker Elementary School, Cortland, NY Fall 2011
· Observed and assisted in second grade physical education classes
· Taught several warm-up activities and led lesson segments
· Assessed students in throwing
· Taught two full lessons on throwing
Field Experience: Middle School/High School Physical Education Spring 2011 Washingtonville Middle School and High School, Washingtonville, NY
· Observed and assisted in physical education classes in grades 6-12 for 70 hours
· Worked one on one with an adapted class in the pool
· Successfully helped a student overcome a fear of the water and show great progress in the pool
· Developed lessons for both a pool lesson and regular physical education class
· Taught part of a cross-fit workout with 9-12 grade co-ed classes
· Obtained information from several knowledgeable faculty to broaden my horizons on different aspects of teaching and management
Field Experience:Adapted Physical Education Fall 2011
Skill builders and Sport and Splash, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
· Developed weekly lesson plans for a 3 year old in the gymnasium and 3 adults in the pool
· Worked on developing basic motor skills with my 3 year old
· Worked on improving cardiovascular endurance and refining strokes with my adults
Cortland Adapted Swim Team (CAST) Fall 2011
· Worked on a weekly basis with swimmers of all different abilities
· Helped refine stokes and build cardiovascular endurance
· Prepared certain swimmers for competitions
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Camp Counselor
Village of Maybrook Recreation, Maybrook, NY 2005-present
· Responsible for groups of children ages 5-13
· Organize games and activities for all ages
· Lead activities for all ages
Kids Club 2008-Present
Gold’s Gym, Newburgh, NY
· Sign children in and out of the kid’s club as their parents come and go
· Play with children in organized activities as well as individually depending on the age
· Manage the set up and organization of toys as well as equipment between all the kids
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Senior Lifeguard 2008-Present Gold’s Gym, Newburgh, NY
· Supervise pool and spa facilities
· Organize schedules
· Watch over swim lessons
Front Desk/ Tan 2008-Present
Gold’s Gym, Newburgh, NY
· Be courteous to all members as they enter and leave the facility
· Manage the organization of new members and paperwork
· Deal with the sale of products as well as tanning packages
· Satisfy all members needs to fullest extent
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Softball Coach 2009-2010 Maybrook Little League, Maybrook, NY
· Volunteer softball coach
· Helped organize and run practice
HONORS AND AWARDS
· Orange County Community College Honors Program 2008-2010
· Beacon Conference: Allied Health Field Summer 2010
o “Are there psychological, physical, and lifestyle changes after an eight week period of a spinning, fitness swimming, or exercise and weight management class?”
· Tau Sigma Spring 2011
CERTIFICATIONS
· New York Professional Coaching Certification Anticipated May 2012
· American Red Lifeguard Training and First Aid Valid through May 2014
· American Red Cross CPR Valid through May 2014
· American Red Cross AED Valid through May 2014
