Andrew Ross

177 Willington Way, Newnan, GA 30265

(678) 249-4250
andrewross2350@gmail.com
Objective

Seeking a challenging position in Health and Physical Education or Special Education to utilize and grow my
strengths, such as leadership, unification and motivation, focus and discipline, intense work ethic, strong
interpersonal skills, and goal-oriented perseverance.

Education

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

May 2016

Master of Kinesiology and Health

Overall GPA: 3.74/4.0

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education
Point University
Transferred to Kennesaw State University in May 2011

December 2014
Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0

Certification:

GACE Content Area for Health and Physical Education

GACE Content Area for Special Education
GACE Basic Skills

Honors:

Deans List Each Semester/Year at Point University, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University
National Championship Baseball Team Point University

Experience:

Newnan High School Special Education Teacher

Spring 2015-Present
Taught students with disabilities and lower functioning levels who were on my caseload and in my
inclusion classes
Arranged and planned meetings with parents and other faculty members
Organized schedules for the students on my caseload
Assisted academically and challenged students with test taking through reading tests and aiding in
time management
Instructed the coursework, labs, and data collection in Physical Science and Biology
Planned lessons pertaining to the Physical Science and Biology curriculum
Aligned lessons with NASPE National Standards
Helped prepare the students for mid-term tests, final tests, and EOC
Taught two Coordinate Algebra classes
Coached Varsity and Freshmen football and JV baseball
Coweta County School System Substitute Teaching
Spring 2015
Taught a variety of types of classes, such as advanced, gifted, AP, Special Education inclusion, and
resource classes at the following (White Oak Elementary, Arnall Middle School, Evans Middle
School, East Coweta Middle School, Newnan High School, East Coweta High School, Northgate High
School)
Disciplined students and exercised classroom management skills
Supervised and monitored the students in the classroom
Assisted with lesson instructions
Kennesaw State University Student Teaching
Spring 2013-Fall 2014
Taught Physical Education, Health, and Weight Training at the following (Big Shanty Elementary,
Kennesaw Elementary, Tapp Middle School, McEachern High School, Kennesaw Mountain High
School)
Learned classroom management and school procedures, such as taking attendance and grading papers
Utilized authority when engaging and instructing a class
Perfect Game/Ump Nation (GA) Umpire

Summer 2013-Summer 2015

Umpired Baseball for children ranging from 14-18 years old

Learned game management and baseball rules