Marissa Ostrowski

Covina, CA |641-750-8390 | Marissa.ostrowski1@gmail.com

Elementary Physical Educator

Mentor | Health Education & Promotion Advocate |Coach

Professional Summary: Areas of Expertise:

 Engaging and student-focused educator experienced in exemplary design  Curricula Design & Assessment
and implementation of instruction on critical health related concepts, skills,
and issues within allotted time, accommodating individual differences  Relationship Building
among learners.  Student-Centered Instruction
 Passion for teaching through traditional and non-traditional lessons
 Technology- Based Learning
integrating technology, hands on activity and visual aids to cater to and
stimulate all learning styles.  Differentiation
 Dedicated to influencing youth in such a way through lessons to enhance  Multiple Modalities
opportunities to choose a healthy and productive lifestyle.
 Classroom Management
 Effectively analyze student data in determining appropriate benchmarks,
learning goals, and progressions.  Performance Improvements

Education & Certifications

University of North Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education K- 12 | May 2018

Marshalltown Community College

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts | January 2015

Certifications:
Single Subject Teaching Credential – Physical Education (K-12) | July 2018 – Present
Advanced/Standard Level First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certified – ECSI | January 2018 – January 2020

Career Experience
Elementary Physical Education Instructor| April 2018 – June 2019
ABLE Charter School, Stockton, CA
Create fun, engaging, and welcoming atmosphere for students successfully teaching 15 different classes with excellence.
Design, relevant, and technology-based curriculum in compliance with state and local standards. Create and develop action
plans to meet and exceed performance goals for students. Effectively led individualized and challenging lessons focused on
hockey, soccer, flying discs, aerobic, dance, basketball, yard games, cup stacking, jump rope, parachute, and hygiene.
Maintained productive learning environment by stating classroom rules, holding students accountable for actions. Encouraged
staff and parental involvement through effective relationship building.
Selected Accomplishments:
 Leverage partnerships and student engagement by coordinating with Middle School Physical Education Instructor
facilitating buddy partnerships during yoga and spike ball units. Resulted in increased student participation as well
as cognitive and social development.
 Dedicated to exposing students to varying types of physical activities to maintain healthy lifestyles. Participated in 4 th
grade cultural immersion program developing and leading square-dancing routine performed during the 1800s.
 Additional Work Experience
Aviation Electronics Technician | United States Navy, Atsugi, Japan | August 2004 – August 2012

Showcased leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and strong work ethic in various roles including: Quality Assurance
Representative, Collateral Duty Inspector, Detachment Supervisor, Night Shift Lead Petty Officer, and Plane Captain.

 Successfully repaired and maintained seamless inventory management of multi-million-dollar infrared equipment; utilized
effective time management, organization, and process improvements to reduce redundancy and errors.
 Security Clearance Authorization

Community Involvement & Volunteerism

Educator Adapted Physical Education and Aquatics | K- 12th Grade | Riverhills School, Cedar Falls, IA

Coach | 7th Grade Volleyball | Holmes Junior High, Cedar Falls, IA

Basketball Training Camp | Dike, IA

Underhand/Overhand Throwing Lessons |2nd & 3rd Grade | Lowell Elementary School, Waterloo, IA

Taught Wrestling, Self-Defense, & Conditioning | 7th – 9th Grade | Holmes Junior High, Cedar Falls, IA

Conditioning, Spikeball, Health, Swing, & Salsa | 7th – 9th Grade | ABLE Charter High School, Stockton, CA

Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships & Communication | 6th – 8th Grade | Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School, Aplington, IA

Tumbling Unit, Fitnessgram, Halloween Physical Education Carnival | K – 6th grade | Irving Elementary, Waterloo, IA

Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball | 7th – 9th Grade | Peet Junior High, Cedar Falls, IA

Junior Achievement Lessons on Currency & Community | 2nd Grade| Highland Elementary, Waterloo, IA

Assisted with Gymnastics Unit & Spotting | 3rd – 5th Grade | Lincoln Elementary, Cedar Falls, IA

Volunteer Special Olympics | Cedar Falls, IA

Volunteer Mark Messnersmith Track & Field Conference | Cedar Falls, IA

Honors & Achievements

Presenter | Central District SHAPE convention
Youth Mentor Coordinator |Kappa Delta Pi Secondary Partnership Chair
Mabel M Wright Scholarship