Keegan Brennan

Educational and Recreational Sports Specialist, Program Manager

I am a Primary/Junior elementary teacher with over five years experience. I

have a broad range of experiences working with children both in academic

and recreational settings. I am a highly motivated individual who thrives

in a fast paced environment. I pride myself on being a hard working and

goal-orientated individual. Over the course of my professional career I

have dedicated myself to working within my community to provide outstanding

programming, both in recreational and educational environments. I have a

proven track record of leadership and hope that I can bring my passion for

community involvement to my career.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Athletic Director / Physical Education Teacher

Lakeview Montessori School - Windsor, ON - 2012 to 2014

Responsibilities

- Athletic Director and coach, responsible for all athletics within

Lakeview Montessori School and board member for Windsor private school

athletics.

- Developed and implemented code of conduct, policies and procedures for

Lakeview athletics

- Responsible for 5-10 coaching staff and their day to day duties including

scheduling, training and coaching coordination meetings.

- Maintained and established budget plans for the in school in accordance

with the schools financial plans and constraints

- Purchased and maintained records of purchase for a variety of athletic

and mathematic supplies

- Department head for mathematics aiding in and implementing strategies and

resources for students and teachers.

- Associate teacher providing guidance and advice to first year education

students

- Technology specialist responsible for curriculum design and facilitation

for 21st century technology classes. - Curriculum specialist including

writing and implementing curriculum based on student and school needs.

Accomplishments

During my two years with Lakeview Montessori School, I was able to develop

and execute a complete transformation of the schools athletic program.

Prior to my arrival the school had no organized athletic program or

facilities to participate within athletics. Upon my arrival I transformed

the program to a professional environment, which stressed the importance of

being a student athlete and community involvement. As athletic director I

procured off site athletic facilities for the students to train in and

built partnerships with the community including the Windsor Express

professional basketball team, for athletic conditioning, coaching, and

facilities. In addition to the Windsor Express my student athletes played

host to the Harlem Globetrotters promoting their anti-bullying campaign

within the Windsor community. As I believe that athletics should be for

everyone I built a program on complete inclusion and was able to start a

junior athletic program for kids in grades 1 to 3, where they learned

athletic skills for a variety of sports and competed in age appropriate

leagues around the community.

As department head of mathematics I introduced technologically advanced

means of delivering school materials, and lessons through the introduction

of smart boards and resources to aid in student learning. I brought fun and

differentiated learning programs to the school, which allowed the students

to develop both at school and at home in hands-on and meaningful ways.

Through the incorporation of technology I was able to bridge the gap

between a traditional and 21st century classroom, where technology is used

as a tool to aid in their learning experience.

Skills Used

Management, leadership, community building, classroom management,

curriculum design and planning, motivation, organization, strong written

and oral communication, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work

independently, problem solving skills/ability to learn new things quickly,

ability to work under pressure/in a fast paced environment, deadline-driven

environment, multi-tasking, coaching

Physical Education Teacher

Fort McMurray Public School District - Fort McMurray, AB - 2010 to 2012

Responsibilities

- Developed an enriched physical education program, introducing unique and

challenging games for students with a focus on cultural significance

throughout the world.

- Created skill based programming for students that allow them transfer

physical activity outside of the physical education class.

- Acting member of FMPSD Athletics responsible for running and managing

sports tournaments

- Responsible for coaching school sports and hosting school tournaments

- Working in collaboration with other teachers and colleagues to provide

cross curricular programming

- Tracked data through data management systems to show both parents and

colleagues student progress

Accomplishments

Over the course of my two years with FMPSD I completed my Leader in Me

training and became and leader in me facilitator. In addition to this

leadership course I was able to complete my tribes learning community

certification and my first steps literacy training, which are courses,

designed to aid in both student and community development.

Skills Used

Time management, leadership, community building, classroom management,

curriculum design and planning, motivation, organization, strong written

and oral communication, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work

independently, problem solving skills/ability to learn new things quickly,

ability to work under pressure/in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Sport Supervisor

University of Windsor - Windsor, ON - 2007 to 2010

Responsibilities

. Responsible for supervising the University of Windsor's Campus Recreation

program including a staff of 5-15 sport managers.

. Prepared reports and documentation to evaluate the success of the program

. Responsible to writing and updating schedules, rules, regulations and

guidelines for the program

. Enhanced the program through social media and group presentations for

student of the university to help gain enrolment for the program.

. Facilitated all star games, and help promote campus recreation to new

students in residence

. Handled day to day concerns and issues from both students and staff

. Helped write and update rules and regulations for the campus recreation

program.

Accomplishments

Over the course of my three years with Campus Recreation we were able to

implement three new sports into the school recreational programming and

opened our leagues to non-university members creating stronger community

based partnerships. We saw our programs grow both in size and sportsmanship

and as a result created an award winning recreational program for the

University. As a result this period I was named the Sport Manager of the

year and won the Windsor Lancer Leadership award.

Skills Used

Leadership, management, problem solving, oral and written communication,

community outreach, professionalism, staff coordination, time management

Program Manager

Italian Canadian HandiCAPABLE Association - Windsor, ON - 2007 to 2008

Responsibilities

- Responsible for the development and facilitation of sports programs for

handi-capable participants around the Windsor community

- Hired, trained and was responsible for a staff of 20-35 councilors and

volunteers

- Prepared clear, concise and informative reports, correspondence and other

written materials to evaluate and adapt the camp to suit the needs of the

athletes and staff.

- Maintained goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards

where applicable pertaining to the by- laws of the Italian Canadian

HandiCAPABLE Association.

- Responsible for handling difficult and sensitive situations, using sound,

independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines.

Accomplishments

The Italian Canadian HandiCAPABLE camp was the largest integrated special

needs camp in Southern Ontario, under my management I was able to obtain

grants and government funding for families who could not financially attend

the camp. Through these grants and community partnerships the camp grew 20%

in the year that I was manager. I was able to create a partnership with New

Beginnings Windsor which allowed at- risk youth to become active volunteers

within the camp, under which they learned the values of leadership and

community involvement through training and classes that I facilitated.

Skills Used

Management, quick thinking, leadership, problem solving, working under

tight deadlines, patience, program design, teaching, conflict management,

time management, organization, scheduling, grant writing, strong

interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, problem solving

skills/ability to learn new things quickly, ability to work under

pressure/in a fast paced environment, deadline-driven environment, multi-

tasking, coaching

EDUCATION

Urban Education Teacher Program

University of Windsor June 2010

BA in History

University of Windsor 2008

SKILLS

Leader in Me and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Facilitator 2012,

Tribes Learning Community Certified, 2012 Understanding By Design Unit

Development Training, 2011 First Steps Literacy Training, 2011 Non-

Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (NVCI), 2011 Differentiated

Instruction Learning Series, 2010 Poverty in Education Seminar, 2010

University of Windsor Social Justice Seminar, 2010 Windsor Leadership

Certification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Certified, 2010 - Present

- Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) Certified, 2010 - Present

Volunteer and Extra Curricular Experience:

- Coach Fort Mcmurray Fury girls U16 Soccer - 2011 - 2012

- Coach, Westview School Boys Basketball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Track

and Field and Soccer 2010 - 2012 - Coach Westwood High School Senior Boys

Volleyball Assistant Coach - 2011

- Coach, Lasalle Soccer Club (Goalkeepers) - 2009

- Coach, Uxbridge Secondary School Track and Field - 2006-2010

- Resident Coordinator, University of Windsor 2006 - 2009

Achievements and Awards:

- University of Windsor - Lancers Leadership Award, 2010

- University of Windsor - Intramural Sport Manager of the Year, 2010

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