Alyssa Picillo

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EDUCATION
Master of Science in Kinesiology: Specialization in Adapted Physical Education August 2022
Summa Cum Laude
Texas Woman’s University

Bachelor of Science in Education: Physical Education K-12 December 2020

Summa Cum Laude
State University of New York at Cortland
Study Abroad: Edge Hill University Spring 2018

CERTIFICATIONS
Initial NYS Teaching Certification in Health Education January 2023
American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies/CPR & AED Valid until June 2023
ACSM Autism Exercise Specialist May 2022
Initial NYS Teaching Certification in Physical Education K-12 March 2021
New York Professional Coaching Certification December 2020
Nassau County/Red Cross Lifeguard June 2014-Present

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
New York City Department of Education: Richard R. Green Elementary School September 2022-Present
Adapted Physical Education Fellowship: Texas Woman’s University September 2021-August
Shady Shores ES, Strickland MS, Lake Dallas MS & HS, Programming for client with 2022
Cerebral Palsy, Argyle HS, 29 Acres Autism Program, & Undergraduate Practicum
Part- Time Physical Education/Health Teacher: Innovations Online January 2022- Present
Substitute Teacher: Denton Independent School District January 2022- May 2022
Permanent Substitute Teacher: Hewlett Elementary School January 2021- June 2021
Student Teaching Experience: G.W. Hewlett High School Fall 2020
SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Courses Teacher’s Assistant Fall 2017-Spring 2020

RELATED EXPERIENCE
NYSAHPERD Presenter: Nassau Zone PE All Stars November 2022
Observation Experience: Adapted Physical Education Consultant Spring 2022
Field Experience: Secondary Physical Education Winter 2021 & Winter
Valley Stream Central HS, South Lynbrook MS, Lynbrook HS 2020
Women’s Rugby Division Two Sport Club President and Captain Fall 2019-Spring 2020
USA Rugby Division II Student Secretary Fall 2019-Spring 2020
SUNY Cortland Teacher’s Assistant Fall 2017-Spring 2020
Rhythms & Dance, Statistics & Assessment, Motor Behavior, & Aquatics
SUNY Cortland Student Life Center Building Supervisor & Lifeguard Fall 2016- Spring 2020
Synchronized Swimming Coach Summer 2015- Present
Private Swimming Lesson Instructor Summer 2014- Present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Nassau Zone: NYSAHPERD Committee Member September 2022- Present
National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities December 2022-Present
Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance December 2022- Present
Conferences Attended: Fall 2022
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) Fall 2020-Present
Conferences Attended: Spring 2022
NYS Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Fall 2017- Present
Conferences Attended: Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017

HONORS AND AWARDS

Emerging Leader in Adapted Physical Education May 2022
SHAPE America Major of the Year Recipient March 2021
SHAPE America Eastern District Outstanding Future Professional January 2021
SHAPE America Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship December 2020
Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award July 2020
NYS AHPERD Future Professional Major of the Year June 2020
SUNY Cortland Physical Education Department Major of the Year May 2020
SUNY Cortland Student Life Center Building Supervisor of the Year May 2020
Beta Phi Epsilon Professional Development October 2019
Phi Beta Delta Society Spring 2017
Paul E. Ethel McCloy Smiley ’31 Scholarship Fall 2016-Spring 2020
SUNY Cortland Dean’s List Fall 2016- Spring 2020
NYSAHPERD Physical Education Excellence Award May 2016

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nassau Zone Physical Education Students Awards Ceremony Volunteer December 2022
Lifeguard Supervisor June 2022
Camp Abilities Tucson June 2022
Camp Copass: Adults with Autism Field Day May 2022
Adapted Physical Education Parent Workshop May 2022
Para-Sports Jam Volunteer May 2022
Texas Regional Sports Volunteer April 2022
Guest Lecturer 29 Acres Autism Program: Nutrition and Exercise April 2022
Guest Lecturer at TWU: How to Provide Services in a Swim Program August 2022
SUNY Cortland Research Study: Physical Education Programming Spring 2020