Kaitlyn J.

Moss
80 Brandegee Lane
Berlin, CT 06037

860-205-6530
kmoss2@springfieldcollege.edu

OBJECTIVE
To build a career as a physical education teacher that will allow me to use my passion for teaching and
working with students to pursue a lifetime of physical activity.
EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Master of Science in Advanced Level Coaching
Master of Science in Physical Education
Licenses: Physical Education, PreK-8, 5-12

December 2014

Passed all sections of MA Test for Educator Licensure

May 2014

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies

May 2009

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Enfield Street School, Enfield, CT
Fall 2014
Created and implemented lessons for students in grades K-2 on locomotor, manipulative and nonmanipulative skills
Developed unit plans and worked with classroom teachers to incorporate language arts and
mathematics skills into daily lessons in physical education
Agawam High School, Agawam, MA
Fall 2013 & Fall 2014
Incorporated a block plan and sport education model into classes for grades 9-12
Taught and prepared unit plans and daily lessons for a variety of activities which incorporated
Teaching Games for Understanding and Modified Games to encourage skill development
Springfield College Teacher Assistant, Springfield, MA
Assisted with motor learning and skill acquisition
Facilitated classroom discussion and instructed on key concepts
Administered and graded quizzes

Spring 2014

Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA

Spring 2013
Team taught and prepared lessons including dance and rock wall activities for grades 6-8
Mary M. Lynch Elementary School, Springfield, MA
Spring 2013
Prepared and taught lessons for students in grades 3-5 on locomotor, manipulative, and nonmanipulative skills
East Street School, Ludlow, MA
Fall 2013
Prepared and implemented lessons to enhance kindergarteners fine and gross motor skills
COACHING EXPERIENCE

Wallingford YMCA Dolphins Swim Team, Wallingford, CT

August 2010 April 2014
Head coach
Increased team size from 90 to 130 member swim team, trained members ages 5 to 18
Wrote and scheduled practices, managed dry-land and pool training, arranged travel to various swim
meets, and directed over 20 home swim meets
Oversaw three assistant coaches and five separate practice groups
Coached 15 athletes recognized as CT Swimming Inc. Top Times
Trained 5 athletes traveling as part of 2012-2013 CT Eastern Zone Team
Prepared and presented annual budget of $50,000
Strengthened the WDOL Parents Association by developing new roles and expectations
Nominated for 2013 CT Swimming Inc. Age Group Coach of the Year
Yankee Cluster Swim League
June 2012 April 2014
League Secretary
Responsible for all league correspondence across the state of CT
Initiated change in the league to promote the best competitive environment for the athletes
Attended monthly meetings, created meeting minutes and distributed to all teams
Planned League Championships for over 850 youth athletes
Connecticut Swimming Zone Team
March 2013 & August 2013
Assistant Coach
Traveled with top CT athletes to Rochester, NY and Richmond, VA
Assisted with training and practices for CT Eastern Zone Championship athletes
Promoted the CT Zone Team
Arete Swim Camp, Middletown, CT
Coached 50 athletes for a week long camp

June 2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Memberships & Conferences
Yankee Cluster Swim League Member
American Swimming Coaches Association Member
CSI Age Group Committee Member
Zumba Instructor Network (ZIN) Member
Eastern States Swim Clinic, Cherry Hill, NJ
USA Swimming Regional Clinic, Rocky Hill, CT
MAPHERD Student Summit, Ludlow, MA
MAPHERD Convention, Worcester, MA

September 2010 April 2014

April 2012 present
September 2013 present
July 2010 - present
October 2010 & October 2013
April 2012
November 2013
December 2013

Certifications
USA Swimming Association Coach
YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving
American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid, Administering Oxygen
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
YMCA Pool Operator on Location
Low Ropes Course Facilitator Level 1
Basic Rock Climbing Ropes Facilitator Level 1
Zumba Basic Instructor
Aqua Zumba Instructor
Valid CT Drivers

December 2014
December 2014
May 2015
December 2015
December 2014
August 2014
August 2014
December 2015
December 2015
September 2016