CHRISTINE HENDRIKS

1450 East 4045 South SLC, UT, 84124 | 801-243-7100 |christine.hendriks18@gmail.com

Objective
Passionate educator seeking to contribute to a team environment to foster an engaging,
safe, and inclusive learning environment for children to grow into their best selves.
Education
B.S., Human Movement Science: Emphasis in Exercise Science
Utah State University, Logan, UT
• Minor in Psychology
• Graduated December, 2016
M.S., Kinesiology: Emphasis in Adapted Physical Education
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
• Expected to graduate in December, 2018
Employment Experiences
University of Utah January 2017- Current
Graduate Research Assistant
• Prepare and teach lessons in General and Adapted Physical Education classes
throughout Salt Lake City in accordance to the Utah State and National Physical
Education Standards
• Parent coordinator for a physical activity program of 140 children, with and
without special needs, ages 3-18
• Conducting research, specifically in the area of adapting physical education
equipment for students with severe special needs
Kauri Sue Hamilton, Jordan School District August- December 2016
Teacher’s Assistant
• Taught full time in a classroom while preparing lessons in numeracy and social
science to students with severe disabilities ages 7-12
• Assisted student participation in PE, music, and occupational therapy
• Assisted students with working on individualized IEP goals
Rise Services Inc., Salt Lake City and Logan Utah May 2012-December 2016
Direct Support Professional
• Supported individuals with disabilities, ages 6-21, with working on individual goals
as well as accessing the community
Summer Program Supervisor
• Budgeted, planned, and lead activities for a group of nine special needs children
for a 9-week long summer program
• Coordinated staff while working as part of a team
Certifications
CPR & First Aide Certification
Yoga Instructor Certification- Expected completion May, 2018
MANDT Certification