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Floyd B. Kish - Teacher Resume

Floyd B. Kish 17 Dusty Lane, Grove City, PA 16127 724-992-1301 floydkish@gmail.com

“...your presentation was engaging and enjoyable for both the students and myself...your instruction was enlightening and informative...” Joyce Tonelli Physical Education Teacher Slippery Rock Area High School “...excellent presentation/demonstration...immediately developed a rapport with the class and had all the students engaged in meaningful drills...particularly impressed with your ability to get the class back on task after the interruption of the fire drill...” Brenda Taylor, Ed.D. Physical Education Teacher Slippery Rock Area High School “...Both leaders of the girls who attended said the girls had a great time and learned a lot...The leaders were impressed with how “kid friendly” you were!” Peg Bishop Program Director Girl Scouts of Beaver “It is through your kindness and generosity that we are able to give our students a varied and challenging curriculum.” Debra Garrett, RN School Nurse Laurel Elementary School “His unique method of training instills a positive “I can do” attitud. ...Mr. Kish incorporates a “fun” atmosphere while at the same time, your child is exercising, training, and receiving countless benefits.” Mary Messer Director Slippery Rock Area Parks and Recreation

Professional Profile Eager to bring K-12 grade students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience, technology and professional Hold a Health and Physical Education Degree (B.S.ed), Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Graduation Dec. 19, 2009; GPA 3.8 Hold a 5^th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo including instructor certification with the Independent Taekwondo Association Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of role-modeling and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge of health and physical education in children and youth. Education, Honors, and Certifications B.S. Health and Physical Education – Summa Cum Laude Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA. 2009 Diploma – Computer-Assisted Small Business Management Harcourt Learning Direct, Scranton, PA. 2000 Associate in Specialized Technology Degree – Arch. Drafting & Design Triangle Tech, Erie, PA. 1994 Diploma - College Preparatory Slippery Rock Area High School, Slippery Rock, PA. 1991 Honors: · Slippery Rock University Dean’s List – 2008 & 2009 · Elected Vice-President of Phi Epsilon Kappa Honorary Fraternity 2008-2009 · Butler Community College President’s List: Fall 2005 / Dean’s List: Spring 2006 · Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Butler Community College – Fall 2006 Certifications: · American Red Cross: Adult & Child CPR; First Aid; AED; Lay Responder Instructor; Professional Rescuer Instructor; Basic Water Rescue · Pennsylvania Boating Safety Education Certificate · FEMA - Intro to Incident Command System I-100 for school certification · NASPE Certified Physical Best Health-Fitness Specialist – Cert #5572 · American Fitness Professionals and Associates: Personal Trainer Employment Professional Development in Education Physical Education Observations, Fall 2006 Slippery Rock Area High School, Slippery Rock, PA § Observed Physical Education Classes at SRHS Physical Education Observations, Fall 2006 Slippery Rock Area High School, Slippery Rock, PA § Observed Physical Education Classes at SRHS Instructor/Teacher, February 2003 to May 2003 Butler Community College, Cranberry Twp, PA § Instructed martial arts class to community Instructor/Teacher, Spring and Fall 2005 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA § Instructed college students at SRU following martial arts curriculum in the Russell Wright Fitness Center Related Experience Slippery Rock High School Girls Self-Defense Class, 2005 to 2007 Slippery Rock Area High School, Slippery Rock, PA Girl Scouts Girl Power 101, January 2007, 2008 Taekwondo America, New Castle, PA Physical Education Awareness Day, January 2007, 2008 Laurel Elementary School, New Castle, PA SRU Mini-Convention, April 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA Youth Director, September 2005 to 2008 Mount Chestnut Presbyterian Church, Butler, PA After-School Martial Arts Program “Kickin’ Kids”, 2004 to 2005 Slippery Rock Area Elementary, Slippery Rock, PA Youth Director, 2002 to 2003 Cornerstone United Methodist Church, Cranberry Township, PA Youth Leader, 1994 to 1998 Christ United Methodist Church, Erie, PA Self Defense Seminar, 1991 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Slippery Rock, PA Prior Career Experience Taekwondo America Plus, 2003 to present Slippery Rock & New Castle, PA Pennsylvania State Constable, February 2005-2009 Appointed Pine Township, Grove City, PA Slippery Rock Business Association Treasurer, 2005 Term Slippery Rock, PA Computer Aided Design Drafter, November 1996 – December 2003 Professional Affiliations Member PSEA 2009 Member PSAHPERD 2008, 2009 Member PHI EPSILON KAPPA – Honorary Fraternity for PE 2008, 2009 Member PETE Club – Slippery Rock University 2007, 2008, 2009 Member Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society – Butler Community College – Fall 2006 Member Grove City Masonic Lodge #603 Member of the Slippery Rock Business Association Member Theta Chi Fraternity – Edinboro University Member Martial Arts Teachers Association

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