Megan Weemer

811 Clarendon Lane Aurora, IL. 60504 PHONE (630) 608-3659 E-MAIL: m-weemer@neiu.edu

EDUCATION
MA in Teaching with Specialization in Health Education, Northern Illinois University, anticipated graduation date: December 2013 MS in Physical Education, Eastern Illinois University, 2000 BS in Family & Consumer Science with Specialization in Nutrition & Dietetics, Western Illinois University, 1999 Secondary Teaching Endorsements: Physical Education Safety and Driver Education FACS-Nutrition, Wellness, & Hospitality

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Health & Physical Education Instructor, Northeastern Illinois University, 2011-present Full-time Health and Physical Education faculty member responsible for teaching a variety of courses to teacher-preparation students. Such courses include; Individual Sports, Organization and Management in Physical Education, Weight Training, Health for Effective Living, Nutrition, Sex Education, Curriculum Development in Health Education, and Consumer Education. Developed and implementing new course; (PEMT 341) Organization and Management in Physical Education during the Spring 2013 semester. Collaborating with other Physical Education faculty members to construct a plan to delineate the course sequence as well as update course descriptions and objectives to align with state and national standards. Teaching methods include exposing students to a foundation of knowledge related to health and physical education content areas while strongly emphasizing their own skills in teaching pedagogy. Active learning techniques, integration of technology, and best practices in health and physical education are utilized in all courses. Health &Physical Education Teacher, Oswego District 308, 2009-2011 Provided instruction to 9th-12th grade students in the areas of health and physical education. Collaborated with other Health Education teachers to revise all final exams. Directly responsible for the revision of the nutrition unit, including all assessments for Health Education. Introduced non-communicable disease unit into curriculum. Incorporated new technology into courses, including SMART boards in health and Dance Dance Revolution for Physical Education.

Physical Education Instructor, Northern Illinois University, 2005-2011 Instructed undergraduate Kinesiology and Physical Education students in a variety of courses. Such courses included; Team and Individual Sports, where specific skill development in tennis, badminton, track & field, soccer, volleyball, softball, and flag football were learned. Guided students on the development, implementation, and evaluation of personal fitness program. Instructed students on the five health-related fitness components, nutrition, and stress management. Mentored new instructors as needed, assisted with purchasing of equipment, and ordering of textbooks. Health Education Student Teacher, Waubonsie Valley High School, 2009 Designed unit and daily lesson plans for tenth grade Health Education students. Instructed health class for thirteen English Language Learners. Participated and contributed to IEP meetings. Physical Education Adjunct Faculty, Eastern Illinois University, 2004-2005 Taught wellness courses to Physical Education majors and non-majors. Topics included; nutrition, sexuality, stress management, drug education, and health-related fitness concepts. Taught tennis to Physical Education majors and non-majors. Substitute Teacher, Coles County School District 1, 2000-2001 Taught Physical Education classes in grades K-12 within the Coles County School District Volunteer Health Educator, Western Illinois University, 1996-1999 Delivered nutritional counseling to sororities and other organizations on the university campus. Conducted workshops regarding eating disorder awareness to sororities, fraternities, and health classes on the university campus. HONORS AND AWARDS Academic All-Conference, Western Illinois University Tennis Team, 1996-1999 Kappa Omicron Nu National Honors Fraternity, Western Illinois University, 1997-1999 Deans List, Western Illinois University, 1995 Student Athletic Advisory Board Member, Western Illinois University, 1995

PRESENTATIONS Quinn, W. & Weemer, M. & NEIU Physical Education Clinical Students (2013, March). Some Unusual Cooperative Games. Session will be presented at the annual Dupage County Health, Physical and Driver Education Teacher Institute Day, Naperville, IL.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Illinois School Health Association American Heart Association CPR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Physical Education Teacher Education Committee - Northeastern Illinois University, 2011present Health Education Committee - Northeastern Illinois University, 2011-present Facilitated nutrition workshop for the Take Off Pounds Sensibly Womens Group 2002 Volunteer presenter at a nutrition day for pre-kindergarten students Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Pre-School, 2012 Initiated Nutrition Awareness Night for female athletes Benedictine University, 2005

REFERENCES Moira Stuart, Professor and Chair of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics Northeastern Illinois University 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60625 773-442-5546 m-stuart@neiu.edu Karen Hand, Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics Northeastern Illinois University 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60625 773-442-5539 k-hand@neiu.edu Paul Carpenter, Professor and Chair of Kinesiology and Physical Education Northern Illinois University Anne Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL. 60115 815-753-8284 pcarpenter@niu.edu