Joseph E.

English
Tappan, NY 10983
(551)-777-0295 / Jenglish2024@gmail.com
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Education December 2023
State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY
Major: Physical Education K-12 GPA: 3.63/4.00
● Graduated Magna Cum Laude
● President’s List: Fall 2019, Spring 2023
● Dean's List: Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2022
Teaching Experience
Physical Education Leave Replacement Spring 2024
Highview & George W. Miller Elementary, Nanuet, NY
● Taught various skills, movement patterns and fundamental movement skills to the K-4th grade
levels, while allowing students to foster relationships with their peers and environment.
● Developed a deeper understanding of physical education and how to better serve student
populations.
Student Teaching in Physical Education Fall 2023
Eldorado Elementary School, Chestnut Ridge, NY
● Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration within groups.
● Taught various skills and different movement patterns to students during different team sports and
recess activities.

Student Teaching in Physical Education Fall 2023

Spring Valley High School, Spring Valley, NY
● Worked on skill development in lifetime activities while maintaining positive relationships with
the environment.
● Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Teaching Assistant at SUNY Cortland Spring 2023

SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
● Assisted the professor with lesson preparation, curriculum implementation, and provided
feedback for students.
● Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
Field Experience: Elementary School Physical Education Spring 2023
Randall Elementary School, Cortland, NY
● Taught Variety of PE games and lessons related to skill development and movement to upper
elementary level students.
● Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Field Experience: Adapted Physical Education Fall 2022

SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
 ● Worked on swimming strokes, motor skills and lifetime skills with students with disabilities while
encouraging social interaction and enforcing rules.

Field Experience: Middle School/High School Physical Education Spring 2022

Pearl River Middle School, Pearl River, NY / Nanuet Senior HS, Nanuet, NY
● Observed, assisted, organized, and led lesson components in Physical Education while developing
a deeper understanding of teaching skills and methods to better serve student populations.

Field Experience: Preschool Physical Education Fall 2021

SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY
● Taught and assessed movement skills of preschoolers.
● Created interactive activities that engaged all students in the learning process.
After School Program Fall 2021
JM McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland, NY
● Implemented and assessed motor skills of school aged children using sport specific drills.
● Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with
school guidelines.
Coaching Experience
Head Modified Lacrosse Coach 2024 - Present
South Orangetown Middle School, Blauvelt, NY
● Organized and implemented team practices to increase the knowledge of the sport.
● Created a positive student-athlete culture for student-athlete success.

Head Varsity Wrestling Coach 2023 - Present

East Ramapo CSD, Spring Valley, NY
● Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs; while adhering strictly to rules
and regulations determined by the district to uphold safety measures.
● Monitored athletes' progress throughout the season and evaluated individual performances at
meets.
● Informed athletes and parents about benefits of proper nutrition and good sleep habits to promote
better performance levels.

Varsity Football Volunteer Assistant Coach Fall 2023

Spring Valley High School, Spring Valley, NY
● Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
● Implemented new drills or plays into existing practices in order to enhance skill development
among players.
● Acted as a positive role model for team athletes and community members.

Certifications
● Physical Education, Initial Certification Valid through 2028
● Physical Education Content Specialty Test Earned November 2023
● Education All Students (EAS) Earned October 2023
● New York State Professional Coaching Certification Earned May 2023
● American Red Cross Responding to Emergency First Aid Valid through January 2025
● American Red Cross CPR and AED Valid through January 2025