Aarin Feliz

68 Longview Ave, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, 07034 | 862-206-0001 | afeliz@springfieldcollege.edu

Profile
· Student athlete who devoted more than 45+ hours a week to residence life through the role of Resident
Assistant. Obtaining a B.S., majoring in Physical Education, minoring in Health Education. Looking to obtain a
Master’s of Psychology degree in School and Adjustment Counseling.
Teaching Experience
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA
· Bachelor of Science in Health and Movement and Sport Studies with concentration in Physical Education
· Licenses: Physical Education Pre K-8, 5-12
· Minor: Health Promotion
· Passed all sections of the MA Tests for Educator Licensure
· Sheltered English Immersion Endorsed
· Cumulative GPA: 3.75
· Bilingual: English and Spanish (speak a little Italian)
Blueberry Hill Elementary, Longmeadow, MA Fall – Spring 2018-Present
 Integration of technology to enhance units and classroom management(Scooter Hockey Unit Plan)
 Implementation of Sports Ed model to give roles (responsibilities) students to improve classroom and behavioral
management
 Worked with Paraprofessionals to create a safe and positive learning environment for students with IEPs
Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Chicopee, MA Fall 2018
 Created developmentally appropriate units for students in grades 9-12, and Advanced Placement P.E. class.
 Implementation of first ever Paralympic Unit Plan
o Unit where students had opportunity to participate in sports for the visually and physically impaired
 Worked with ESL/ELL learners to create a positive learning
o Spoke Spanish with students who only speak Spanish to bridge language barrier; wanted student to
learn in the classroom without having a language barrier. I taught them English, they teach me Spanish.
 Taught and instructed one week units to class sizes of 25-35 students
Springfield College Home School Program, Springfield, MA Fall 2016 & Spring 2019
 Taught Physical Education to a diverse population of home schooled students ages 5 to 8
 Organized Physical Education lesson plans to enhance gross and fine motor skills
 Lessons were developmentally appropriate, engaging, and met National and State standards

AWARDS
· Scholar All-American (2019)
· American Kinesiology Association Award: Springfield College’s only recipient (2019)
· PEHE Department Distinguished Senior (2019)
· Physical Education and Health Education Department Senior of the Year (2019)
· Dean’s List Recipient 7x (2015-Present)
· “Spirit, Mind and Body RA of The Year” (2017)
· “First Year Student Of The Year” (2015-2016)
· “Freshman Wrestler of the Year” (2016)
· Executive President of Student Council Senior Year (High School)
· Co-President of Peer Buddies: Senior Year (High School)
o Organization to partner up with students with physical, visual and cognitive impairments
 · Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award (High School)
· Italian National Honor Society (High School)

LEADERSHIP
· RA in Massasoit Hall (2016-2017); RA in Alumni Hall (2017-2018); RA Townhouses (2018-Present)
o Aid in transition from high school to college, developing inclusive and educational programs
· Member of Springfield College Wrestling Team Leadership Committee (2017-Present)
· Member of HPER Student Advisory Board with Dean Matthew’s (2017-2019)
o Meetings with Dean to speak about concerns, topics or ideas to improve and develop the programs for
undergraduate and graduate student personnel.
· Captain of the Springfield College Wrestling Team (2017-Present)
· Member of S.A.L.T: Student Athlete Leadership Team (2016-Present)
· PRIDE Talks Presenter on Time Management (2017)
o Spoke to Freshman class about the effectiveness of time management and key points to improve
academia
· NSO leader; New Student Orientation Leader 3x (2016-2018)
o Helped with the transition of freshman class to college life; spoke about the traditions, values and
beliefs Springfield College has. Help students learn about the layout of campus and its resources
· B.O.B for Vagina Monologues (2017)
· Member of Hall Council: Treasurer of Massasoit (2015-2016)
SERVICE
· Student Athlete Panelist 3x (2017-Present)
o Speak about the experience of being a student athlete to open house groups at Springfield
· Read scripture/passage for Mass on Sunday, at Marsh Memorial (2019)
· Humanics in Action Day (2015-2019)
o Read and helped students at elementary schools; cleaned up the grounds of Elias Brookings school
· Wrestling Clinic Coach for Springfield Central and Ludlow H.S. (2019)
o Springfield Wrestling team volunteered to help
· Field of Dreams Worker: (2x, 2017-2018)
o Taught students with disabilities/impairments how to play baseball
· Boys and Girls Club of Holyoke Worker: (2018)
o Day where student athletes from Springfield College volunteered to play with children

Work Experience
LIFEGUARD, MAITENENCE WORKER, MANAGER | LAKE HIAWATHA SWIM CLUB, NJ | JUNE 2011-AUGUST 2016
· Kept grounds clean
· Enforced rules and kept members safe
· Certified First AID, CPR and AED
· Made sure guests and members were safe and enjoyed their time

WRESTLING COACH | ALPHA WRESTLING CLUB, CALDWELL NJ & TOTAL FORCE WRESTLING CLUB | MAY 2016-PRESENT
· Enhance skills and abilities of wrestlers of all ages from elementary level to high school to college
· Create developmentally appropriate practice plans that challenge all athletes
· Used a variety of teaching and coaching styles suited to help each individual athlete
· Incorporate life lessons to mold better individuals for society

CAMP COUNSELOR | WIDE WORLD OF SUMMER CAMP, PARSIPPANY, NJ | JUNE 2017-PRESENT

· Co-Counselor of a diverse group of 5th graders

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· Enhanced skills and capabilities of students through various activities both indoor and outdoor
· Helped create developmentally appropriate activities for children of all ages, primarily 5th graders
· Help create a safe, inclusive, interactive and positive environment

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