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JOB RESUME 4-13-2016-East Stroudsburg University
- 1. 1 Home: 2191 Woodhaven Drive Cell Phone: (610)703-5066 Saylorsburg,Pennsylvania 18353 Email: rroossaannnnaabbrriiffffaa@@yyaahhoooo..ccoomm ________ROSANNA GENTILE (BRIFFA), PhD Objective My objective is to return to East Stroudsburg University with my now completed and terminal degree of “PhD in Education” to continue providing exceptional professional service and unwavering dedication to East Stroudsburg University. Collegiate Education Capella University Oct 2011-Jan 2016 PhD in Education Specialization in Training and Performance Improvement Completed Dissertation using Qualitative Research Methodologyabout perceived benefit of education professionals that have earned their Certified School Improvement Specialist (CSIS) Certification… Published on ProQuest Multi-Disciplinary Human Performance field with background & business performance improvement Highlighted coursework and research interest in business strategies and organizational behavior for strategic development Emphasis placed on discovery of the way an educational system or business operation functions most optimally Deep understanding of strategic and tactical issues that can be used as an intervention for performance improvement Use of Innovative thinking and Advanced skills to successfully drive any business/educational setting endeavors Graduated with DISTINCTION and perfect 4.0 GPA The Pennsylvania State University Graduate Study Dec 2007 Health and Physical Education Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate Kindergarten – 12th grade Professional Teaching Certificate Completion December 2007 Student Teaching ½ Fall 2007 at Hazleton Area School District - Heights Terrace Elem/Middle School in Hazleton, PA Student Teaching ½ Fall 2007 at Jim Thorpe Area School District - Jim Thorpe High School in Jim Thorpe, PA East Stroudsburg University Master of Education Degree Summer 2003-Fall 2004 M.Ed. Health and Phys. Ed. and Concentration in Sports Management Program is in accordance with the National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) All Degree Audit Courses, Requirements and Internship Completed with high level of success Cumulative GPA is 3.75 The Pennsylvania State University Bachelors Degree in Science Spring 1999-Spring 2003 Kinesiology Major-Movement Science Option-Physical Fitness Emphasis Graduated in SP 2003 on Dean’s List Study of Human Movement, Anatomical Physiology with an application to Physical Fitness Growing and personable experiences with other students and professors Employment Experiences Pen Argyl School District and Pleasant Valley School District Sept 2012-Present Substitute Kindergarten-12th Grade School Teacher Substitute Teacher for 2 different school districts in ALL subject areas wherever/whenever needed Teach as substitute 4-5 times weekly with the different combined school districts DR. Driveway Sealcoating Service Specialists June 2010-Present Sole Proprietorship with my husband David Gentile Start business from the ground up in partnership with husband Handle ALL aspects of Business Operations, ordering supplies, customer service, performing estimates Creativity in business financing, budgeting, website, advertising, organization of tax documentation Use Excel and Microsoft documents to manage all aspects of the business, track expenses Sealcoating preparatory work on the job site Service the Lehigh Valley, and Pocono Areas seasonally (Summer, Spring and partially Fall months) www.drdrivewaysealcoating.com for COMPLETE information and Photo Gallery of some completed jobs! Columbia Borough School District- Junior/Senior High School Aug 2010-Aug 2012 Fitness and Wellness/Physical Education/Health Teacher Teach Highly Structured Physical Education classes to 7th, 8th , 10th , and 11th Grade students Provide student encouragement, motivation, and consistent feedback on skills taught Teach effective classes that adhere to the PA State Standards for Health and Physical Education Effective student management skills to enable students to have at least 80% ACTIVITY TIME during each class period Team playing colleague to other faculty and staff within the District Actively discipline students by Positive Reinforcement and following CHAMPS protocols Wellness Committee Active Member Coordinated and set up for “Move It Outside” day initiative where students could choose stations during lunch to get active Set up/Tear down, plan, gather supplies for student/faculty “Field Day” events at school
- 2. 2 “Amazing Race to Amazing Taste” creatively put together as a team to supply kids with activity and healthy smoothies Curriculum Revision for Health and Physical Education Junior High Cheerleading Coach both Football and Basketball Squads covering BOTH the Junior High Girls and Boys Games Cheerleading Spirit Club Active Member help prepare and organize sports banquets brainstorm ideas for student fundraisers for cheerleading camp, uniforms and other trips Junior High Track and Field Assistant Coach East Stroudsburg University Aug 2008- May 2009 Physical Education Teacher Education Adjunct Instructor Content Specialist for 10 Student Teachers, observe, evaluate and assess their performance in teaching Phys. Ed. Use the Standards-Based Accountability Toolto provide positive congruent and specific feedback Teach Two Sections of Motor Learning and Motor Development Lab to third and forth year students Teach Three Sections of Introduction to Movement and Exercise Science Teach Two Lectures per week for the three sections of Introduction to Movement and Exercise Science course Teach Once Section of Tactical Approach to Games Course for 3rd year students Collaboratively work with the team of faculty members within the Physical Education Department Meet the needs of students by attending to their apprehensions before, during and outside of class in every way that I can Gracedale Northampton County Nursing Home Jan 2005- Aug 2008 Certified Nursing Aide Work mostly with Alzheimer Residents, care for elderly by keeping them Dry, Clean, and Safe Assist residents with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) in all aspects Knowledgeable about the routine and can properly provide care on all shifts, 1st , 2nd or night shifts! Serve and feed meals ensuring food consistency is appropriate thickness. Make residents comfortable, and address any concerns that they have Valley Personal Care, Inc. May 2007- Aug 2007 Elderly Care Taker and Companion, & Certified Nurse Aide In the privacy of their own homes, assist elderly with personal care & provide fun companionship United States Army Reserves- 8 year Service Obligation Complete Nov 1998- Feb 2007 HONORABLE DISCHARGE Lead NCO in Directing/Coordinating Bravo Signal Company’s Physical Fitness Training Program Staff Sergeant Leading the Troops Physical Fitness Training Program Coordinate and Run the entire Fitness Testing and Evaluation Program Produce ARMY OPTIMAL FITNESS Bulletins Issued on a Monthly Basis Create new exciting workouts for soldiers Being Creative in finding endurance fitness activities that keep heart rate up and build team work Assist soldiers in weight control and nutritional guidance Maintain the Physical Fitness Standard books and each soldiers’ individual fitness records Personal Training for those struggling to pass the fitness standard, helping them to reach their goals The Caring Connection May 2004- Mar 2005 Elderly Care Taker and Companion Assist elderly with personal care, including Bathing, Hair wash, Toileting, etc. Lend a hand in Self-help skills including Eating, Walking, and Taking Medications properly Perform light household duties: Changing the bed, Cooking, Laundry, Cleaning, Garbage take-out, Garden Care Do GroceryShopping, and other necessary errands Be a friend to the elderly, Listen to their concerns, Share Stories, and have Fun!! Lafayette College Graduate Level Internship May-July 2004 Athletic Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant- under Steve Mannino Design, Plan, Coordinate and Instructed conditioning workouts for various sport athletes (mainly football) Implement Plyometrics, Agility, Speed, Power, and Conditioning through anaerobic training Used Creativity to devise various Cone Drills, Ladder Drills, Quick Speed Sprints, and Hurdle Mobility Training Guided athletes through the proper form in Olympic Power Lifts, Supervised lifting platforms to ensure Safety Taught lessons to Junior Basketball, Soccer, and Football Camps (each for 1 week, 1 hour per day) on Basic Weight Lifting East Stroudsburg University Graduate Assistant Aug 2003-Aug 2004 Office of Student Teaching Placements & Field Experiences Systematize incoming student teacher evaluations, student assignments, and data input Create a Professional Development Newsletter Student Praxis exam scores and other data organized fluently on Microsoft Excel Organizing, Filing, Planning, and preparation for Student Teacher Placements East Stroudsburg University Graduate Assistant Aug 2003-Aug 2004 Supervisor for University Police Student Employees Plan Traffic Enforcer student workers’ schedules Post Operation Desk Check schedules routinely Calculate and submit student payroll, keep records of students’ remaining work hours Hire new students and train them accordingly Body Works Health and Fitness Center Undergraduate Level Internship Dec 2002–May 2003 Assist customer concerns, applications for membership Guide customers tanning rooms, and sign them up for new packages Fitness Facility Maintenance, changing fitness equipment parts, and general cleaning Promotional Membership sales packets out to neighboring businesses Marketing and Advertisement around the State College community
- 3. 3 Health Matters within the Office of Human Resources of Penn State Spring 2002 Promotional Health for Faculty and Staff of Penn State Coordinated and promoted wellness programs for Penn State University faculty and staff Health Promotion through regular weekly bulletins Organize and put presentation together to give knowledge of Breast Cancer to Community Address nutrition concerns in professional manner Research conducted in production of health promotion Research Study Participant Fall 2002 Salitics Laboratory Drew blood for study, and took saliva samples Study of blood, saliva and epinephrine in the blood and saliva During the course of the day, how each activity affects the levels of hormone Camelback Water Park and Ski Resort Summer 2001 Front Gate Ambassador Welcome customers and ensure their satisfaction of stay at the water park Address customer concerns and assist children with minor accidents to First Aid Upon arrival of large bus groups, greet, organize and provide meeting areas for all the children to gather, explain the rules of the park and provide information such as maps and address concerning questions Guide drivers into their pertaining parking areas, and assist in ticket sales with arm bands Specialized Education and Certifications National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Feb 2007 Physical BEST Health-Fitness Specialist Certification Activities designed to both educate and challenge all young people Providing students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for a healthy and fit life Promotes regular, enjoyable physical activity to make habit forming lifestyle of activity Army Substance Abuse Program Jan 2006 Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) Develop and implement our Unit Substance Abuse Program, a biochemical testing program Incorporate “Smart Testing” and schedule drug/alcohol awareness training quarterly Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC) Military 2nd Leadership School Jan 2006 Promotion to Staff Sergeant Knowledgeable and easily able to reference information in technical manuals National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Jan 2005-Feb 2005 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – through Red Cross Testing Recognize the Rights of residents, treat them with respect and dignity Provide thorough hygiene care for the residents, learn role and function of the CNA position Follow guidelines for use of restraints, safety devices, and emergency procedures to provide quality care Present a safe, nurturing environment while practicing basic nursing skills National Endurance and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) May 2004-Oct 2004 Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Continuing Education Certification to enhance Professionalism, and Health Wellness for families/individuals Learn to coordinate Business management procedures in addition to Planning, Directing, and Instructing fitness activities Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) June 2003 Non-Commissioned Officer Training School Promotion to Sergeant What a Leader must Do, Know, and Be, & Team Development Land Navigation training, and Extensive Map Reading Risk Management Skills and Performing Inspections Reference manuals to obtain goals throughout the mission Physical Fitness Honor Graduate General Dynamics Resident Electronics School Aug-Dec 1999 United States Army Military Training and Specialty Certification MultiChannel Transmissions Systems Operator Maintainer of Worldwide Telecommunication Class Leader and Platoon Leader of the Charlie Company Specialty Certification in U.S. Army Radio Signal Communications Technician for the Installation, Operation, and Preliminary Maintenance Services Antenna Systems, Heavy Tropo Series set-up, Frequency Hopping and Signal Sweeping United States Army- Basic Combat Training June-Aug 1999 Paying attention to details, discipline and respect for authority Concentration in team work Motivation, speed, and agility training Pleasant Valley School District 1987-June 1999 College Prep Courses and Graduation from High School in 1999
- 4. 4 Awards Received Capella University January 2016 HONOR CORD GRADUATE – PERFECT 4.0 GPA Completed All Residencies/Travelling Colloquia Coursework, and Specialized Coursework with Highest Grades Army Certificate of Achievement Award Fort Meade, Maryland June 2005 Mission and Duty Dedication during Grecian Firebolt Provided Flexibility and Additional support for 86th Signal Battalion with seamless integration Army Medallion of Achievement Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania Aug 2003 Outstanding Leadership in 305th Soldier’s Physical Fitness Training Program Presented by the Command Sergeant Major Physical Training Guidance for soldiers in the 305th, lead to great company fitness improvement Army Achievement Award Fort Eustis, Virginia June 2001 Grecian Firebolt Mission Recognized for outstanding performance, and meritorious service Showing initiative and high motivation in the support of Army Communications U.S.A. Army Highest Physical Fitness Standard Award Fort Gordon, Georgia Aug-Dec 1999 Advanced Individual Military Training and Certification School Highest Fitness Awards- Five-Time Award Winner! U.S.A. Army Highest Physical Fitness Standard Award Fort Jackson, South Carolina June-Sept 1999 Basic Training Army Boot Camp Highest Fitness scores on the Over Scale through out the Entire Battalion of Soldiers Maximum Fitness scores in ALL three areas of Push-Ups, Sit-Ups, and 2-Mile Run Outstanding Meritorious Service to the Catholic Chapel Program 2-60th Regiment, South Carolina Sept 1999 Chapel Choir Vocalist and Singer Extracurricular/Professional Experience, Affiliations and Volunteer Work Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board RAMP Seller/Server Training, Nov. 8, 2012 -Course taken and Certification Earned from the Pennsylvania Tavern Association for responsible sale of alcohol as a server -RAMP : Responsible Alcohol Management Program Northampton Community College- Heart Saver First Aid, CPR and AED Certification, June 9, 2009 -Basic Life Saving for Health Care- Includes CPR for Adult, Child and Infant -Renewal Course taken summer (June 2009) Nazareth Area School District- Schafer Elementary School, Jan. 2, 2008-Jan. 9, 2008 -Had opportunity to Volunteer 40 hours to Schafer Elementary Schoolto get experience working with Special Education Students -Students were socially, culturally, and ethnically different from myself, and we were able to learn from one another -Assisted with DIBELS testing, instructing mathematics, read with students, correct sentences, made instructional materials -Directed small group in reading short stories, and asked reading comprehension questions. Lead group discussion about stories. First Student Teaching Placement, Aug. 27, 2007- Oct. 19, 2007 -Heights-Terrace Elementary/Middle School. Worked with the aquatics program & taught students to be comfortable in the water. -80% culturally diverse school population. Majority ESL students, and lessons had to be modified at times to suit student needs -Students were taught how to flutter kick, the use of their arms in a variety of strokes, proper breathing and safety in the pool area -Play-Teach-Play teaching style, giving instruction 30 seconds at a time then allowing students to try the task. -Differentiate instruction to ability levels, providing intra-task variation to students -In the gymnasium, gave students activities which taught fundamentals such as spatial awareness and variety of locomotor skills Second Student Teaching Placement, Oct. 22, 2007 – Dec. 12, 2007 -Jim Thorpe Area High School. Worked with students through a 6 week unit on Pilates then started a unit on Total Body Fitness. -Gave students Specific Congruent Feedback to enhance their ability to do the skills properly to gain most benefit from the exercises -Created a motivational environment by keeping a positive attitude and lots of upbeat music!! -Inspire students to find an activity that they enjoy that will keep them physically active for a lifetime -Gave students challenges with skills that were taught -Used Rubrics and short mini quizzes to properly assess students according to State and National Standards -Taught 2 sections of Health class Tobacco Unit, Drugs, and Alcohol -Set up stations to display what it would feel like if students were intoxicated, and gave students a feel for how many accidents/problems would result. This gave students a “real-life” application for what alcohol brings into a student’s life Golfapalooza, May 2007 -Assisted group of students to moving through different stations in a Golf Outing. -Students learned strokes, putting while practicing golfing skills, and golf etiquette. State College Area Middle School, Feb-May 2007 -Assisted teacher in grading Gymnastics unit and Wall Ball Unit -Taught Lesson including 8 stations on different ways a child can Jump Rope -Assisted phys. ed. teacher daily on organizing, equipment ready, and locker room management State College Area Middle School, April 2007 -Taught Health classes about the Skeletal System, The Human Heart, and Blood Flow with fellow classmates State College Area Middle School, Feb-May 2007 -Taught students steps of basic dances and allowed students to be creative and come up with their own dances to share Grays Woods Elementary School, Feb-May 2007 -Taught Elementary age students in State College basic skills of Throwing, Catching and Striking with Paddles State College Area High School, October 2006 -Made up different stations to introduce high school students to variety of ways to keep physically fit
- 5. 5 -Stations included: Step Aerobics, Spinning Class, Medicine Ball exercises, Basics and proper form for Weight Lifting YMCA of State College, October 12, 2006 -Taught by Climbing Instructors how to go up and through the different levels of the climbing gym Member of Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Member of the National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Member of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Member of National Education Association (NEA) Member of Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (PHETE) Special Interest Group at Penn State Centre Friend Program in State College, September 24, 2006 -Had Group Activities planned for Kids and their Penn State Friends who were part of this program -Organized Octopus Tag Game as one of their afternoon activities Army Ten-Miler Marathon @ The Pentagon in Washington, D.C. October 24, 2004 -remained disciplined and trained several months for the race -ran as with a team of four soldiers to represent the 305th Signal Company PUMA Sale 2004 @ East Stroudsburg University -part of the inventory control staff for the big weekend sale event -took care of operations such as: preparation of master schedule, arrange for parking, locate & rent storage unit -assisted with organization, and set up for customers shopping experience Super Soccer Saturday 2004 Organizing Committee @ East Stroudsburg University -part of team which set up variety of “soccer stations” for children to play at -set up tables for registration, encouraged community to come by marketing the event Special Olympics Volunteer 2003 @ East Stroudsburg University -assisted with the Closing Ceremony -set up the Olympic Village in the Keystone Room with activities Blood Donor to Red Cross and United Way Every Semester Annual Kinesiology 5K Runner April of 2000, 2001 & 2002, 5K Organizing Committee 2003 -aided in finding sponsors -marketing and flyers posted around campus with registration forms included Outer Bounds Course-Kayaking on the Outerbanks of Virginia October 2002 -learned efficient kayaking technique -shared this experience among friends/met many new people Special Education Children Volunteer hours at Northland Bowling Alley -2 hours on Sundays for the SP 03’ semester -provide support for special education children Special Education Children’s Organizing Committee for the Lederer Park Picnic -created the invitations -sent out emails and marketed the picnic to special families -helped with arts and crafts ideas -telephoned families to ensure their arrival -figured out the total number expecting and helped organize to have enough supplies Professional References Virginia Babic- Principal Brian T. Schell- Assistant Principal James Rhodes-Athletic Director/Dean of Students Columbia Borough School District Junior/Senior High School Administrators 901 Ironville Pike Columbia, PA 17512 [email protected] [email protected] (717) 684-7500 Office (717) 681-2204Cell- Virginia Babic- Principal Salvatore J. Zangari United States Army Reserves First Sergeant, Facility Operation Specialist Department of the Army DARIM Region 2-2 2940 Airport Road Bethlehem, PA 18017-2166 [email protected] (484) 357-8398 Cell or (610) 662-1653 Cell Jake Abel Bushkill Police Officer- Patrolman Upper Nazareth Police Officer- Patrolman
- 6. 6 301 Sexton Road Wind Gap, PA 18091 (610) 297-0836 Cell Christine Brett East Stroudsburg University Physical Education Teacher Education Professor 200 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 [email protected] (570) 422-3582 Office Judith E. North Pavlick Hazleton Area School District Middle School Physical Education Teacher and Swimming Teacher 275 Mill Street Hazleton, PA 18201 [email protected] (570) 436-1187 Cell CindyHarding County of Northampton, Gracedale Nursing Home Nursing Supervisor for 11pm-7am Shift Gracedale Avenue Nazareth, PA 18064 [email protected] (610) 759-7910 Office