Alyssa C.

Manthos
27 Second Street Lynbrook, Cell: 516 512-4951
New York 11563 Home: 516 825-2285
Email: alyssamanthos@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Dedicated and zealous physical educator seeking an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
today's youth and turn students into physically literate individuals. I will teach my future students the
importance of living a healthy lifestyle, ensuring that they have the skills necessary to obtain the best quality of
life.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education Magna Cum Laude May 2022
State University of New York College at Cortland, Cortland, NY
Major: Physical Education GPA: 3.55
Dean’s List Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Associates in Science
Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY Spring 2018

CERTIFICATIONS
● New York Initial Teaching Certification: Physical Education(K-12) Anticipated July 2023
● New York Professional Coaching Certification July 2022
● American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Valid through May 2024
● Heads Up Concussion Certification November 2020

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher
Valley Stream UFSD 24 William L Buck School, Valley Stream NY
● Followed physical education lesson plans
● Co-taught physical education lessons
● Created and developed my own lessons for K-6 students
● Followed curriculum and standards
Student Teaching Experience Spring 2022
Groton Jr/Sr High School, Groton NY
● Planned grades 6-12 physical education lessons
● Instructed and assessed all domains for grades 6-12
Field Experience: Phys Ed Curriculum:Plan & Practice Fall 2021
SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
● Planned elementary physical education lessons
● Instructed elementary students (K and 4th grade)
Field Experience: Adapted Physical Education & Sport Spring 2021
SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
● Planned and instructed a 5 year old student virtually
● Created personalized interactive virtual classroom lessons with videos for adapted physical
education
 ● Created an IEP including personal short-term and long-term goals
Field Experience: Seminar for Field Experience Fall 2020
SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
● Planned and presented middle school and high school volleyball lessons
● Created visual aids
● Observed and assessed virtual pre-recorded physical education lessons
Field Experience: Movement Education Fall 2020
SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
● Planned locomotor and manipulative station cards
● Provided video demonstrations and explanations of movement skills
Field Experience: Motor Development Spring 2020
J.M. McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland, NY
● Planned and taught game activities to elementary students
● Provided feedback to students during game play
Assistant Teaching Experience: Nursery School Fall 2018-Spring 2019
Oceanside Jewish Center Nursery School, Oceanside, NY
● Taught students ages 1-4
● Assisted in developing fine motor skills and overall learning

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Basketball Coach January 2022- February 2022
Groton Jr/Sr High School, Groton, NY
● Coached Girls Varsity Basketball
USAIGC/USAG Coach
5 Star Sports Academy, East Rockaway, NY 2016-2021
● Coached Competitive gymnastics
● Trained to spot copper-gold level skills on all apparatus
● Coached levels copper-gold, ages 6-17
● Choreographed beam routines for all levels
● Choreographed floor routine for copper level
All American Gymnastics, Lynbrook, NY 2022-Current
● Coach competitive gymnastics USAIGC/USAG
● Spot copper-gold and USAG 2-8 level skills on all apparatus
● Coach levels copper-gold, USAG levels 2-5, ages 6-17
Talent Coach 2014-2017
Long Island, NY
● Choreographed numerous dance routines for pageants
● Choreographed acrobatic routines
● Assisted in developing acrobatic skills
Recreational Gymnastics Instructor 2014-2017
5 Star Sports Academy, East Rockaway, NY
● Instructed gymnastics ages 3-15

HONORS AND AWARDS

● 3 time recipient of The Outstanding Character and Integrity Award
● High School Varsity Kickline Captain 2015
 ● High School Kickline Scholarship Award 2015
● Outstanding Sportsmanship Award 2015
● Gymnastics Team Captain 2015

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
● NCC Physical Education Majors Club
● United States Association of Independent Gymnastic Clubs
● Alliance of Physical Education Majors
To whom it may concern,

My name is Justin Albro and I am a Physical Education teacher at Groton Central School
District, and I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Alyssa Manthos. I have had
the privilege to host Alyssa for 14 weeks during her time student teaching. From day one,
Alyssa was ready to take over our classes and not look back. She was able to control the room,
give great instructions, and make incredible connections with the students. She has
demonstrated great command of the class while still portraying a positive attitude during any
activity being done. I was very impressed with how quickly she was able to pick up teaching the
students and how quickly the students took to her as their teacher.

During her time student teaching, Alyssa had a wide variety of classes ranging from 6th
grade all the way up through seniors. In these classes, we had many activities with a wide
variety of skills. Alyssa taught units on badminton, weight room, handball, and other activities.
For each activity, Alyssa always had a fantastic lesson planned out and gave great feedback
during the classes. She was well prepared and the students learned a lot from her during the 14
weeks.

Along with student teaching, Alyssa assisted me during our basketball season and was a
fantastic asset to me as an assistant coach. She came in with little knowledge of the game, but
took every opportunity to learn and expand her abilities. She was there to assist the players,
provide feedback, and even helped keep the statistics during the games.

In my opinion, Alyssa is ready to lead her own classes and will be a perfect fit for any
district looking to hire her. She is punctual, respectful, a strong leader, and balances her work
very well. I have no doubt that she will improve your building and district if hired. Alyssa is one
of the most organized student teachers I have had. And while listening to the college
administrators that would come in and talk while observing her, they would strongly agree;
especially because Alyssa was often used as a reference in her classes for her peers.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via phone or email.

Thank you,

Justin Albro
Jalbro@groton.cnyric.org
315-506-0484
 Reference List

JoEllen Bailey, Professor Emerita Linda Manthos

Physical Education Department Second in Command:
SUNY Cortland Lead Adapted Physical Educator
joellen.bailey@cortland.edu PS4K at 678
607-591-5107 Brooklyn, New York
lmanthos@schools.nyc.gov
516-551-0828

Dr. Rebecca R. Bryan Ph.D. Lisa McNally

Physical Education Department K-5 Education: Math Coach
SUNY Cortland PS94
UUP Executive Board Queens, New York
607-753-4561 lturturicemcnal@schools.nyc.gov
516-382-3883

Justin Albro Maureen White

Grade 6-12 Physical Educator: Physical Education Department
Varsity Football Coach, Student Teaching Supervisor
Girls Varsity Basketball Coach, Adjunct Lecturer
Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach SUNY Cortland
Groton Central School District maureen.white@cortland.edu
Groton, New York 607-423-2542
Jalbro@groton.cnyric.org
315-506-0484