Damariz Mercado

318 Abington Avenue

Bloomfield, NJ 07003
mercad14@students.rowan.edu

Professional Summary
Proficient in using Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Blackboard, and Photoshop.
Experience with children PreK-12 in urban communities.
Quick learner who is willing to get involved in any situation.
Able to speak in Spanish to better interact with both students and parents.

Related Experience September 2014-present

Clinical Observations
Woodlynne Public Elementary School, Camden, NJ
Grades 2-5, Physical Ed class
Successfully participated in class activities with students.
Observed the different behaviors and physical strength levels through out each grade level.

Pennsauken Intermediate School, Pennsauken, NJ September 2015

Grades 3-5, Physical Ed class
Constructed lesson plans for daily activities in Physical Education.
Successfully performed lesson plans to students.
Observed the diversity in the environment of the school.

Bloomfield District, NJ (substitution) June 2017

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Taught health lessons to 9 graders (40 hrs).
Completed 5th grade substitute lesson plan successfully (20 hrs).
Softball Coach/Instructor Summer 2015-present
Travel Softball (NJ Heist), Bloomfield, NJ
Taught Student-Athletes at high school level how to play the game of softball professionally.
Manage the recruiting process for student-athletes.
Instructed players with proper techniques that were safe and effective.
Performed individual and group lessons for proper hitting and fielding mechanics.
Life guard Summer 2013- 2016
Glen Ridge Country club, Glen Ridge, NJ
Practiced Health and safety first aid.
Watched for the safety of young adults and children in the pool.

Workshops September 2015

NJAHPERD Convention
New Jersey Association of Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Analyzed classroom management techniques.
Developed dance lessons for physical education activities.
Realized the importance of a fun and safe environment for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Education (In Progress) Sept 2013-2017
Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of General Studies Major December2017
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
GPA 3.1, Rowan Scholar Athlete

Additional Information
Collegiate Athlete: Rowan University Softball Program September 2013-2017
Clubs:
Outstanding Women Leaders Club (OWL)
Student Athletes Advisory Committee (SAAC)
NJAHPRED member
Volunteer: September 2013-2017
Special Olympics
Relay for life
References and portfolio available upon request.