CASSIDY BRUEN

Schenectady, NY

cassidybruen1@gmail.com

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Girls JV Lacrosse Assistant Coach

South Colonie Central Schools - Albany, NY
February 2020 to Present
• Work with head JV coach on practice planning and execution. 
• Work with head Varsity coach on evaluating players' skill level and placement. 
• Ensure a physically and emotionally safe environment for players to learn and grow.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Colonie Central High School - Albany, NY
January 2019 to Present
• JV/Varsity Girls Soccer 
• JV Boys Basketball 
• Develop strength and conditioning programs that are tailored to the individual athlete and the team's goals. 
• Work close with head coaches 
• Maintain a safe and appropriately challenging environment for athletes to grow. 
• Manage injuries 
• Make appropriate adaptations/extensions

Girls JV Soccer Head Coach

South Colonie School District - Colonie, NY
August 2018 to Present
• Develop practice plans based on player skill and ability. 
• Create a safe and appropriately challenging environment to promote player growth on and off the field. 
• Developed program website for Booster Club and other program needs. 
• Assist Modified and Varsity teams with practices and games. 
• Watch film and develop practice plans for all program levels. 
• Instruct after school intramural soccer during the off season at the middle schools to promote involvement in school
activities. 
• Maintain communication with parents, players, staff, and Athletic Director.

Physical Education Building Substitute Teacher

South Colonie School District - Colonie, NY
September 2017 to Present
• Instruct students in grades 9-12. 
• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans. 
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment. 
 
• Establish a routine of the school and classroom procedures in which assigned. 
• Supervised and managed students. 
• Ensured classroom instruction was handled according to school policies, goals, and objectives.

Youth Soccer Coach

Afrims Sports - Albany, NY
June 2018 to September 2018
• Coach children ages 2-13. 
• Follow daily coaching lesson plans. 
• Make modifications and extensions to lesson plans to reach all player needs and abilities. 
• Assisted in running and coaching soccer camps.

Substitute Teacher
Capital Region BOCES, Albany
September 2017 to June 2018
• Instruct students in grades K-12. 
• Provide classroom instruction to students as outlined in lesson plans. 
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Graduate Assistant
The Sage Colleges - Albany, NY
September 2017 to December 2017
The Sage Colleges Recreation and Fitness 
• Managed and supervised student workers. 
• Managed and coordinated a variety of intramural sports for the college.

Youth Counselor
YMCA - Troy, NY
June 2017 to September 2017
• Worked with children ages 5-14. 
• Responsible for child safety in a variety of environments. 
• Assisted as a one-on-one counselor for children with special needs.

Assistant Soccer Coach

Bourdeau's Skill School - Syracuse, NY
June 2014 to August 2017
• Applied a variety of appropriate management and disciplinary techniques. 
• Soccer specific individual training for ages 5-19. 
• Developed drills and workouts specific to the individual player. 
• Documented player progress and progression in skill level. 
• Created media content and marketing the program on multiple platforms.

Teaching Assistant
Heatly School - Green Island, NY
May 2017 to June 2017
• Assisted lead teacher in lesson presentation and delivery. 
• Implemented classroom management strategies to ensure student safety and productivity. 
• Created a nurturing learning environment for children. 
• Formed a positive rapport with students and staff.
Substitute Teacher
Heatly School - Green Island, NY
May 2017 to June 2017
(Physical Education) 
• Referred and implemented lesson plans left by lead teacher. 
• Utilized multiple classroom management strategies. 
• Adjusted management techniques based on children's specific needs.

Physical Education Intern

Green Meadow Elementary School - East Greenbush, NY
March 2017 to May 2017
• Assisted cooperating teacher with daily lessons for grades K-5. 
• Created and implemented lesson plans. 
• Developed modifications for transition students to create an inclusive, mainstream learning environment.

Physical Education Intern

Sand Creek Middle School - Albany, NY
January 2017 to March 2017
• Assisted cooperating teacher with daily lessons for grades 5-8. 
• Lead adaptive classes. 
• Utilized technology in lessons that allowed students to interact and track their progress.

Soccer Coach
CNY Family Sports Center - Syracuse, NY
June 2013 to August 2015
• Developed and ran weekly training sessions for players ages 5-12. 
• Coached club team games. 
• Assisted in running camps held by professional indoor soccer players and coaches.

EDUCATION

Master's in Health Education

The Sage Graduate Schools - Troy, NY
September 2017 to Present

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education

Sage College of Albany - Albany, NY
August 2014 to May 2017

Some College in Physical Education

St. Bonaventure University - St. Bonaventure, NY
August 2013 to May 2014
 ASSESSMENTS

Teaching Skills: Elementary Classroom Management — Highly Proficient

October 2019
Managing behavior in elementary school classrooms.
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Knowledge of Early Childhood Development — Highly Proficient

October 2019
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development.
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Teaching Skills: Elementary Lesson Planning — Proficient

October 2019
Developing lesson plans for elementary-level classrooms that promote learning.
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High School Classroom Management — Highly Proficient

October 2019
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students.
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Middle School Classroom Management — Highly Proficient

October 2019
Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students.
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First Aid — Proficient

January 2020
Treating common medical emergencies.
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Teamwork: Interpersonal Skills — Proficient

January 2020
Resolving disputes, solving team problems, and understanding nonverbal cues.
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 GROUPS

Division III NCAA Women's Soccer

August 2014 to May 2017
Sage Colleges 
• Named Skyline Conference Co-Player of the Week. 
• Three-year starter. 
• Committed 15-25 hours per week performing in games, weight training, practice, film study, and meetings. 
• Participated in team building activities.

Division I NCAA Women's Soccer

August 2013 to May 2014
St. Bonaventure University 
• Athletic scholarship recipient. 
• Most time played by a freshman. 
• Spent 20-30 hours per week performing in games, weight training, practice, conditioning, film study, and team meetings 
• Participated in team building activities.

NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

August 2014 to May 2017
Sage Colleges 
• Attended monthly meetings concerning the well-being of all student athletes.  
• Represent The Sage Colleges by attending a Skyline Conference consultation. 
• Headed the breast cancer walk fundraiser for the athletic department. 
• Volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany NY. 
• Selected to attend multiple leadership development workshops.

Sarah's Sisters Mentoring Program

August 2014 to May 2016
Sage Colleges 
 
• Mentored students with varying disabilities. 
• Developed and instructed modified physical education lessons based on the student’s needs and abilities. 
• Assisted students with completing school work.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certificate in: 
 
• First Aid/CPR/AED 
• DASA 
• NYS Educating All Students 
• NYS Physical Education Content Specialty 
• NYS Physical Education Certificate pending