Mark Castellano

856 Mulberry Rd
Valley Cottage, NY, 10989
(845) 826-1877
mcastellanofb@aol.com
Objective
To secure a full time teaching position that will allow me to have a positive impact on students of all ages by
teaching Health, Physical Education and Coaching.
Current Education
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Health and Movement and Sport Studies
Licenses: Health/Family and Consumer Sciences and Physical Education Pre K-8, 9-12
Minor: Health Studies
Practicum Teaching
Edward Bellamy Middle School, Chicopee, MA
October- December 2015
o Develop daily lesson plans for four classes of varying grade levels to highlight students strengths and improve
cognitive skills.
o Provide students opportunities to work together towards a common goal and meet the SHAPE standards using
differentiated lessons and assessment tools.
o Integrate technology into the physical education classroom to encourage meaningful learning experiences.
o Attended professional development workshops on the topics of classroom management and supporting English
Language Learners.
Chestnut Hill Community School, Belchertown, MA
September- October 2015
o Taught six classes daily to students in grades 4, 5, and 6 using the Massachusetts framework standards as a
guide in promoting student growth.
o Submitted daily lesson plans that outlined the timeline and organization of the class period.
o Developed a positive behavior management system which rewarded students for appropriate behavior, and
encouraged students to self monitor their behavior and support classmates.
o Assisted school administrators in the supervision of lunch and recess periods.
Student Teaching Experience
James Clark Elementary School, Agawam, MA
January 2015
o Student taught physical education to a diverse group of elementary school students grades K-4.
o Wrote lesson plans and taught lessons in bowling, throwing, and catching.
o Actively participated in recess and lunch duty to ensure that students were safe.
Alfred M. Glickman, Springfield, MA
o Modified and taught lessons to students with special needs.
o Worked one on one with multiple students to encourage physical activity.

Fall 2014

Agawam High School, Agawam, MA

Spring 2013
o Taught 6 physical education classes to students in 9th/10th grade.
o Prepared and facilitated lessons in badminton and tennis.
o Assessed students in all three domains of psychomotor, affective, and cognitive.

East Street School, Ludlow, MA

Spring 2013
o Prepared and implemented lessons that included locomotive skills and scarves activities.
o Worked with and assessed students in the Kindergarten and 1st grade.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield, MA
o Prepared and implemented lessons on basketball to 3rd and 4th grade students.
o Provided appropriate assessment to all students for each lesson.

Fall 2012

Mary M. Lynch School, Springfield, MA

Fall 2012
o Prepared and taught lessons on locomotor, manipulative and non-manipulative skills.
o Worked with students in the 3rd and 4th grade on many different skills.
o Participated in professional development.
Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA
Fall 2012
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o Designed and taught lessons in both flag football and fitness for 7 and 8 grade students.
o Developed different methods to assess students in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.
Trinity Pre-School, Springfield, MA
Fall 2011
o Evaluated one on one student locomotive, manipulative and non-manipulative skills.
o Worked individually with a student living with a disability on fundamental movement skills.
Coaching Experience
Assistant High School Football Coach, Westlake High School, Thornwood, NY
Summer 2015- Present
o Facilitated summer practices and workouts with the coaching staff.
o Worked closely with running backs on the offense and the secondary on the defense.
Assistant High School Football Coach, Poughkeepsie High School, Poughkeepsie, NY Summer 2013-Winter 2014
o Coached high schools boys in the sport of football.
o Ran all drills, provided instruction and feedback to specific positions on the field.
Football Camp Counselor, Back to Basics Instructional Camp, Nyack, NY
o Designed practice plans throughout the two-week camp.
o Taught elementary and middle school students both individual and team skills.
o Provided player evaluations throughout the camp.

Summer 2008- 2011

Athletics Experience
Division III Football, Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Fall 2011- Fall 2012

Volunteer Experience
Humanics and Action Day Volunteer, Springfield, MA

Fall 2011- Fall 2015

Volunteer Fireman, Chelsea Hook and Ladder Co. #2, Nyack, NY

Winter 2009- Summer 2011

Certifications
CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross Lifeguard

April 2014
May 2014

Dignity for All Students Act Training

August 2015