Cassandra Stephens

cstephens7@gmail.com
224-231-9818

Education
University of Utah Degree expected May, 2019
Master of Science in Adapted Physical Education
Graduate Assistant

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August, 2014

Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Masters Practicum
Student Teaching
Spring 2019
Taught under Dr. Drew Vonlintel at Hillside Middle School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Fall 2018
-Observed and taught adapted physical education at Hartvigsen School, Parkview Elementary School, and
Hillside Middle School.
Spring 2018
-Observed and taught in physical education classrooms at Hillcrest Junior High and Hillside Middle School.
-Interned at the Wellness Room at Rose Park Community School.
-Observed and taught adapted physical education at Park Lane Elementary School and at the Children’s
Synergistic Learning Collaborative.
Fall 2017
-Observed and taught physical education classes at Foxhill Elementary and Hillcrest High School.
-Assisted with Adapted Aquatics at Kauri Sue Hamilton School.

U-FIT Adapted Physical Activity Program

Fall 2017-Spring 2019
-Managed Volunteer Coordination for U-FIT, a Physical Activity Program for children with disabilities and
their siblings at the University of Utah.

Professional Experience
June-August, 2018
The National Ability Center
-Planned and led activities for camps for children and adults with disabilities.
-Assisted in adapted recreation activities including archery, swimming, therapeutic horseback riding, paddle
sports, challenge course and rock climbing.
January 2016-June 2017
Champaign Urbana Special Recreation
Program Director
-Directed the after-school program for children with special needs aged 5-21.
-Created program plans, purchased supplies, and led program activities.
-Managed staff at after school and summer camps.
-Directed the summer camp for teenagers with special needs.
Inclusion Aid
-Served as an Inclusion Aid for children with special needs in the preschool setting.