Jake Elliott
(James)
Permanent Address:
111 Stoney Creek Road
DeKalb, IL 60115
Current Address:
309 W. Hill Street Apt.1
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone and Web Information:
(815) 739-5287
JaeElliott1@gmail.com
http://jaelliott.weebly.com
Objective
To help children develop a lifelong desire to participate in physical activity as they learn and grow to the best of their ability in
an inclusive environment by obtaining a position in a junior high setting.
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Concentration
 Teaching Certificate in Physical Education (K-12)
Endorsements
 Health
(6-12)
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
University of Phoenix, Online
Parkland Community College, Champaign, IL
Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ
May 2012
Summer 2012
Nov 2011 -- Feb 2012
Aug 2008 – June 2009
Aug 2007 – June 2008
Professional Experience
P.E. and Health Teacher
2012-2013
J.W. Eater Junior High School, Rantoul, IL, 6th, 7th, 8th grade
 Designed unit and lesson plans for handball, speed-a-way, ultimate games, dance, fitness, floor hockey, volleyball,
Frisbee, soccer, team games, skating, and FITNESSGRAM in the Physical Education Setting
 Developed lessons, projects, and assessments for Understanding Health and Wellness, Building Positive Relationships,
Physical Activity and Fitness, Relationships, Drug Awareness, Nutrition, First Aid and CPR in the Health classroom
 Rising Star School Improvement committee member
 Head 6th grade Boy’s Basketball coach and assistant 6th, 7th, 8th Boy’s and Girl’s Track Coach
 Organized Hoops for Heart 3 vs. 3 tournament & a fundraiser for an impoverished family for the holiday season
Student Teacher
Mahomet-Seymour High School, Mahomet, IL, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade, Chad Benedict
 Designed unit plans for bowling, ultimate games, whiffle ball, & pickle ball
 Led fitness and conditioning classes for 9th-12th grade
Spring 2012
Robeson Elementary School, Champaign, IL, 1 st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade, Jim McCune
 Developed units for Frisbee, throwing, PACER, tee-ball, football, soccer, & jump rope
Pre-Student Teacher
Fall 2010
Robeson Elementary School, Champaign, IL, K, 1 st, 2nd, 3rd 4th, 5th grades, Jim McCune and Lindsey Conner
 Implemented multiple modes of learning in order to differentiate towards individual needs in 3rd grade class
Next Generation School, Champaign, IL, 3rd - 8th grade, Becky Kammin
 Observed in 3rd through 4th grade and 6th through 8th grade classroom environments
Fall 2010
St. Joseph-Ogden High School, St. Joseph, IL, 9th- 12th grade, Judy Rothermel
Fall 2010
 Designed and practiced teaching lessons of Speed-a-way and Frisbee into a High School class of 25 students
St. Joseph Middle School, St. Joseph, IL, 6 th grade, Mr. Maroon
 Led class in lessons of original hip-hop dance routine, Pickle-ball, and team building activities.
Spring 2010
Holy Cross Elementary School, Champaign, IL Kindergarten, Julia Valley
 Taught lessons on volleying, kicking, and throwing/catching to 10 Kindergarten students
Fall 2009
Edison Middle School, Champaign, IL, 6th - 8th grade, Kay Wells
 Observed in a 7th and 8th grade Adapted Physical Education classroom
Fall 2009
Jefferson Middle School, Champaign, IL 6th-8th grade, Lindsey Conner
 Observed in a 6th, 7th and 8th grade in Adapted Physical Education classroom
Fall 2009
Rancho Solano Private School, Gilbert, AZ, 3rd grade, Kim Gault
 Observed in a 3rd grade classroom setting
Fall 2007
Experience Related to Career Objective
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD)
Fall 2012, Spring 2013
 Help develop lessons for the after school program IROCK that promotes healthy life choices for teens
 Assist in Heart Smart program to promote the health decisions of young girls
 Assisted teaching Draw the Line program for 6 th, 7th, and 8th grades
Illinois Sport Fitness Program Counselor, Champaign, IL
Summer 2010, 2011
 Instructor in aquatics and team activities
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Developed lesson plans for aquatics activities, indoor soccer, and pillow polo for children ages 6 – 14
After School Program Leader at Rancho Solano Private School, Gilbert, AZ
Spring 2008
 Supervised Pre-K through 5th grade students in after school activities that consisted of homework time, computer
activities, physical activity, reading time, and concluded with relaxation time during an educational video
Other Experience
Rantoul Public Library
Fall 2012
 Taught children how to tie four different types of knots, assisted in archery lesson, and cornucopia game creation
Robeson Health Fair
Spring 2012
 Helped organize and run a health fair for elementary students and their families
Students with Disabilities
Summer 2008, 2009
 Worked with students while in the classroom, worked as a driver for college student with physical disabilities
 Volunteered at the Special Olympics Family Day
IAHPERD
Fall 2010
 Volunteered at the professional conference
Technical Proficiencies
Heart Rate Monitors, Pedometers, Internet Navigation, Webquest, Web Design, SmartBaord Tools, Smart Response, UP
Interests and Future Goals
In process of obtaining Driver Education Endorsement from Eastern Illinois University
In process of obtaining TESOL
Eager to participate in extracurricular and coaching activities
Volunteering at the Ummi Salama Schools in Iringa, Tanzania, Africa in Summer 2013
References
Chad Benedict
Cooperating Teacher
Mahomet-Seymour High School
302 State Street
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 246-5099
Email:cbenedict@ms.k12.il.us
Brent Harper
Head Track Coach
J.W. Eater Jr. High School
400 E. Wabash Avenue
Rantoul, IL, 61866
(309)-846-8278
Email:brent.harper@rcs.k12.il.us
Jim McCune
Cooperating Teacher
Robeson Elementary School
2501 Southmoor Drive
Champaign, Il, 61821
(217)-417-1977
Email:mccbass@comcast.net