Physical Education Elementary School

Patrick D. Craven, M.Ed., B.S., A.S. (Occupational Therapy Assistant)

***** ********* **. **** ***** Virginia, 23060 ********@*******.***.**.** 804-***-****

EDUCATION

Master’s Educational Leadership March 2012

Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia

Bachelor’s Science, Health, and Physical Education December 2001

Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia

Associate’s Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant May 1996

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Richmond, Virginia

Medic 1989-1992

Virginia National Guard (Medic) Christiansburg, Virginia

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES (HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

Longdale Elementary School 2009-Current

Recognized for cross-curricular instruction for health and physical education teachers.

Member of the I.E.P. team.

Member of the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports team (P.B.I.S.)

Provide parents/guardians with fitness reports for grades three through five.

Support member for family life education.

Support member for learn to swim program.

Communicate with physical therapist, occupational therapists, and adaptive P.E. specialist on student needs.

Implemented school wide “Exercise when Homework is Finished” program incentive program.

P.T.O teacher representative.

Presented parent/guardians with nutrition information.

Adaptive physical education specialist

Ward Elementary School 2007-2009

Created a structed physical education program.

Member of cross curricular team, K – 5 and exceptional education

Adaptive physical education specialist.

John F. Kennedy Middle School, Suffolk, Virginia 2005-2007

Designed and implemented lessons.

Adaptive physical education specialist.

Ruby F. Carver 2002-2005

Wrote and received a grant to initiate the first bike smart program for Henrico County Public Schools.

New teacher of the year – Health and Physical Education

R.E.B. Teaching Excellence Award Nominee

Granby High School, Norfolk, Virginia 2001-2002

Teacher: Second Semester; Student Teacher: First Semester

Assisted with wrestling practices and matches.

Summer School Health/Physical Education Teacher

Tucker High School, 10 Grade Health and Physical Education 2008

Deep Run High School, 9 Grade Health and Physical Education 2005

Itinerant Health and Physical Education Teacher

Johnson Elementary School

Echo Lake Elementary School

Springfield Park Elementary School

Chamberlyn Elementary School

Colonial Trail Elementary School

OCCUPATONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT EXPERIENCE

Easter State Hospital, O.T.A. Residency, psych rotation 1995

Therapeutic techniques centered around activities of daily living (Occupations). Self-care, self-awareness, interpersonal and social skill training, stress management, vocational interest training.

University of Virginia Medical Center, O.T.A. residency, in-patient rehabilitation 1996

Activities of daily living rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, range of motion, strength, endurance training, wound care.

Skilled Nursing Facility, Emporia, Virginia (Independent Contractor.) 1996-1998

O.T.A. job responsibilities in skilled nursing facilities explained below.

Chesapeake Public Schools O.T.A. (Independent Contractor.) 1998-1999

Sensory integration, fine motor dexterity, mobility training, wheelchair management, self-regulating skills training,

Old Dominion University – O.T.A. Independent Contractor at Multiple Skilled Nursing Facilities 2000-2001

Laurels of Willow Lawn, Chesterfield, VA/Laurels of University Park, Richmond, VA Full Time: 2022; P.R.N.: Current

Perform therapeutic techniques centered around activities of daily living. Mobility training, range of motion techniques, sensory integration/proprioception, hand therapy, myofascial release/range of motion/electrical stimulation, cognitive training/mnemonic education, wound management, adaptive equipment training, energy conservation/work simplification techniques, splint fabrication, wheelchair mobility, wheelchair positioning. Blood pressure, oxygen intake, and weight baring status monitoring.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND OTHER JOB-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES

Adaptive P.E. Content Academy Certification 2023

Bal -A -Vis -X Certified 2021

Instructor Trained Emergency First Aid, CPR and AED 2019

Science and Safety Committee Member 11 Years

Remediation Teacher for Math and Science 11 Years

Substituted in every grade (EE, K – 5) 2021 to Present

Drivers Education Certified 2001

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, WHAT I’M PROUD OF…

What? Kindergarten – Second, “ABC Fitness” curriculum. I developed this after I took a graduate level reading class (U.V.A) in reading instruction (2008). It will one day be a book.

Why? These lessons emphasize the importance of reading and performing thereby enhancing vocabulary.

How? Although it is impossible for me to measure the effectiveness of improving reading skills, I do see teachers using the same words and movements to help students learn to read. This is the kinesthetic approach to learning. I can, informally, measure the effectiveness of memory retention through a question-and-answer session.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT, WHAT I’M PROUD OF…

What? I once treated a quadriplegic who was nonverbal but had reasonable neck mobility. I developed a laser light gadget for

her to communicate.

Why? I just had a feeling that this student was able to learn and communicate. I researched and implemented a homemade

device.

How? For this student, a professionally made laser light device was purchased to improve her communication skills.

REFERENCES

Dr. Shawnya Tolliver, Principal Longdale Elementary School, Henrico County Public Schools, ********@*******.***.**.**

Tim Burner, Director of Rehabilitation, Laurels of University Park, *******@************.***

Mark Brandenburger, Director of Health, and Physical Education, Henrico County Public Schools, ************@*******.***.**.**

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