Health High School

Jason Pemberton

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Akron, Ohio **312

(330) 628- 9475 Home 330-***-**** Cell

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Objective:

To secure a K-12 Health Educator position where I may exemplify the

professional health education standards of practice. In addition to

following established policies and standards, lessons will create an

atmosphere conducive to a twenty-first century learner and classroom.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Education, May 2010

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Major: School Health Education; K-12

GPA: 2.95 (overall); 3.33 (major)

Professional Experience:

Student Teacher February 2010

Seventh Grade, Hudson Middle School, Hudson, Ohio

Health:

. Developed units and lessons that follow and reinforce the National

Health Education Standards and the curriculum standards for the Hudson

City School District.

. Promoted the understanding of health concepts using manipulatives and

creative "hands on" activities. Units were built from prior knowledge,

including up to date information and resources from the Center for

Disease Control, National Institute of Health, Healthy People 2010 and

in accordance with the Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool.

. Developed and implemented own health education syllabus. Included in

the syllabus were rules and regulations, procedures for grading,

quizzes, make-ups, extra credit and all health topics to be covered.

. Provided supervision for team support and lunch detentions. Attended

school sponsored athletic events, academic challenge and choir and

band concerts on a regular basis to show support and to build rapport

with students.

. Assisted in the planning and implementation of a week long outdoor

education field trip to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

. Coordinated annual student/ teacher basketball game.

Relevant Field Experience: Fall 2007- Spring 2009

Beech Brook/ Gund School, Pepper Pike, Ohio

Health Education:

. Developed and taught a nutritional unit to students who have severe

behavioral, cognitive and emotional disabilities.

. The content was modified from previous lessons to accommodate their

cognitive abilities by formulating appropriate and measurable learning

objectives.

. Gained experience in classroom management and teaching students with

disabilities.

Crestwood Elementary, Mantua, Ohio

Coordinated School Health Program/ Program Planning and Evaluation:

. Assisted in the development and analysis of the schools CSHP.

Researched the makeup of the student and adult population of the

target area to determine any potentially harmful health and lifestyle

tendencies or present problem areas.

. Analyzed the data of the CSHP to develop effective strategies to

improve certain areas of the program that were in default and ways to

excel in the areas that were in positive standing.

. In 2009, Crestwood Elementary was recognized as an honorable mention

for the Stellar Award by the Ohio Department of Education for

consistently providing meals that follow the National Dietary

Guidelines.

Nordonia High School, Macedonia, Ohio

Comprehensive Sexually Education:

. Assisted in the development of the districts' comprehensive sexually

education curriculum as an outside consultant.

. Researched the makeup of the student and adult population of the area

to determine any potentially harmful health and lifestyle tendencies

or present problem areas.

. Analyzed the collected data to assist in the development of the

curriculum in accordance with national health education standards.

Nordonia Hills City Fitness Festival, Macedonia, Ohio

Community Health/Physical Education:

. Assisted in the development of a non-competitive health and wellness

fitness festival that focused on the different elements of physical

fitness for people of all ages and abilities.

. Promoted the festival through morning announcements at Nordonia High

School, fliers and lunchtime raffles for local restaurant gift cards

to gain student involvement.

. Stations were created with household items to minimize costs and to

encourage family participation in physical fitness.

Kent Roosevelt High School/ Town Hall II

Program Planning & Evaluation:

. Researched and developed an interactive and informative station

pertaining to problem areas addressed by Healthy People 2010. The

target population was woman of childbearing age and focused on their

mental, physical and emotional health.

. Researched local facilities and programs that address the needs of the

target population. Distributed literature and contact information for

provided services.

The Hartville Migrant Center, Hartville, Ohio

Health/Integrated Social Studies:

. Developed a collaborative unit accompanied by study material and

pamphlets based on the current guidelines and steps needed to become a

citizen of the United States. The target population was the Mexican

migrant worker that travels to the area during the planting and

harvesting times of local crops.

. Topics discussed in the pamphlets were required immunizations for

migrant workers, common diseases of developing countries, cultural

norms associated with medical treatment, common barriers they may

encounter and study material for the naturalization test.

. Gained experience in cultural sensitivity for vulnerable populations

such as the Mexican migrant worker.

Significant Coursework:

. Administration of School Health Programs

. Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention

. Health Behavior

. Methods and Applications of Health Education

. Program Planning and Evaluation

. Sexual Health Promotion and Programs

Computer Skills:

. Windows XP, Macintosh Operating Systems, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage

Military Experience:

. Ohio Army National Guard: HHB 1/134 FA BN, HHC 371st BTB

(18 March 2002- 27 July 2008) Honorable Discharge at SGT/E-5

. Battalion Communications Non-Commissioned Officer, Squad Leader/Sergeant

Duties: Install, maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment,

accountability of assigned soldiers, prepare and coordinate training of

soldiers, ensure the safety of assigned areas and personal.

. Operation Enduring Freedom (12 December 2003- 08 December 2004)

. Awards: National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ "M" Device,

Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism, The Army Commendation

Medal, Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon, Ohio National Guard Basic Training

Ribbon, Ohio Award of Merit (#2)

Recreation Experience/ Coaching Experience:

. Springfield Twp Youth Football Assistant Coach: (2002, 2003, 2005, 2006)

Defensive Coordinator, Offensive/ Defensive Line Coach, Linebacker Coach:

Coordinate daily practice routines, plan effective defensive strategies

and instruct sound football techniques. Promoted a positive learning and

competitive environment. Regional champions in 2005, received invitation

to Florida to compete for national championship.

. Springfield Twp Youth Baseball League Assistant Coach: (2003, 2005, 2006)

Pitching Coach, Outfield Coach: Coordinate daily practice routines;

assist in the

development of proper pitching technique by breaking down each aspect

and motion

of throwing. Promoted a positive learning and competitive

environment. League

champions all 3 years.

Interests:

. Competitive adult softball, fishing, hunting, kayaking, wilderness

survival

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