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CES Job Board Resume
John Gillum
Resume Title: Progressive PE/Health/Outdoor Educator
Target Organization(s): CES School
Target Job(s): Teacher, Reform Coordinator
Target Grade Level(s): Middle, High, University
Target Subject(s): Physical Education
Education & Work Experience:
Teaching Experience
Public Allies/AmeriCorps Fellowship – Human Performance (2005 – 2006)
Eagle Rock School & Prof. Dev. Center, Estes Park, CO (AEE accredited, CES Mentor School)
• Co-Instructed a 15-day personal growth wilderness course for 10 teenage “at-risk” males. Activities included backpacking, climbing, rappelling, navigation, leadership development, and solo
• Taught and developed interdisciplinary, experiential curriculum within Physical Education, Health, and Outdoor Education. Courses included Physics of Mountain Biking, World Health, Strength Training, Sports Injuries, and Olympic Games for Change
• Served as a teacher and mentor to diverse student population (ages 14-21) for whom success has been elusive in traditional settings
• Managed Human Performance Center facilities (climbing wall, gym, pool, weight room)
• Participated in weekly Learning Seminars focused on education, and youth development
• Initiated a Sustainability Project which included updating the school’s athletic facilities, designing curriculum, and creating systems used to improve school activity programs
• Supervised all-school intramurals program
• Coached men’s club basketball team
Clinical Practice (Spring Semester, 2005)
Fort Dorchester High School, North Charleston, SC
• Assumed full planning and teaching responsibilities at a large (pop. 2,500) public high school
• Taught traditional physical education sports skills, including tennis, volleyball, and basketball
• Designed a Long Range Plan, several units, and daily lesson plans for classes of up to 35 students
• Varsity Track and Field distance running coach
Professional Outdoor Experience
Ropes Course Intern (Summer 2007)
MNSU Adventure Education Program, Mankato, MN
• Facilitated low and high ropes course challenge activities for groups of all ages
Assistant Camp Director - Adventure/Teen Venture (2005)
Charleston County Parks and Recreation (ACA, AEE Accredited)
• Assisted with 3-week orientation training of new counselors
• Supervised and mentored college-aged camp counselors
• Responsible for maintenance of mountain bikes, kayaks, and paddling equipment
• Assisted logistics coordinator in preparing food bins and equipment for multi-day trips
• Served as a main contact for parents of campers
Adventure/Teen Venture Camp Counselor (2004)
• Led 5-day wilderness expeditions for teenagers
• Taught white-water, flat-water kayaking/canoeing, climbing, mountain biking and Leave No Trace
• Facilitated high and low ropes course activities including Alpine Tower Zip Line and 50ft. wall
Camp Counselor - Mountain Bike Specialist (Summer 2003)
Camp North Star for Boys, Hayward, WI
• Taught daily Mountain Bike lessons on maintenance, repair, and basic skill
• Co-Instructed multiple four-day Canoe trips
• Cabin Counselor for 10 boys ages 10-12
Mountain Bike Race Co-Director (2002)
Hilo Bike Hub and Big Island Mountain Bike Association, Hilo, Hawai’i
• Provided leadership in advertising, trail clearing and marking, managing finances, organizing volunteers, and attaining sponsors for a 120+ participant event
• Communicated with existing and potential members and collected and organized data
Related Professional Experience
Graduate Assistant – Learning Communities (2007 – Present)
Minnesota State University, (Office of First Year Experience), Mankato, MN
• Hire, train, supervise and mentor 15 undergraduate student leaders
• Recruit and register students for Learning Communities Program
• Provide one-on-one academic advising for undeclared students
• Facilitate educational outreach programs on (advising/registration, goal-setting, study skills)
Special Olympics Coach (2007 – Present)
Special Olympics Minnesota, Mankato, MN
• Coached basketball, volleyball, track & field, bowling, and softball.
• Level II Certified coach in each sport
Assistant Program Coordinator (2007 – Present)
LEEP (Leisure Education for Exceptional People), Mankato, MN
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating recreation programs for people with disabilities
Personal Trainer (2003 – 2005)
St. Andrews Family Fitness Plus, West Ashley, SC
• Developed and implemented fitness programs for clients,15-85 years old
Skills & Abilities:
• Trip leading experience in wilderness and urban settings with various populations
• Experience teaching interdisciplinary and experiential curriculum
• K-12 South Carolina licensure in Health and Physical Education
• Experience with narrative assessments and advisory facilitation
• Experience working with teenagers and facilitating group processes
• Ability to teach outdoor skills including backpacking, rock climbing, and paddling
• Experience and interest in extended leadership in diverse settings
Current Certifications
•Wilderness First Responder Wilderness Medical Associates
•First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor American Red Cross
•Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR American Red Cross
•Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Crisis Prevention Institute
•Level II Coach Special Olympics Minnesota
•Double-Goal Coach Positive Coaching Alliance
•Coaching Principles American Sport Education Program
Additional Information:
Thanks for taking a moment to get to know me. I am looking for a position for Fall and am excited about relocating. I would also be interested in an Internship Coordinator or generalist teaching position as much as a PE/Health position. If you would like to learn more about me, and see if I would be a great fit for your school, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks, and I look forward to it!
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