Danielle DeGraw

22B Canterbury Rd | Chatham | NJ | 07928 | 908.914.1776 | degrawd2@gmail.com

www.ddegrawhpe.weebly.com
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I am a recent graduate of The College of New Jersey with a New Jersey teaching certification for Health and Physical
Education K-12. My objective is to obtain a Health and Physical Education position at a constantly advancing quality
program, using an inclusive and student-centered approach.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2016 - Present
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School - Summit, NJ, Physical Education & Health 6th - 8th grade
Revised the Summit Health Curriculum to include the following instructional elements: use of Breakout EDU,
relevant scenario based activities, online portfolios, research-based debates, and online assessments.
Implemented a variety of technologies into the health classroom to include: GAFE (Google Classroom, Docs,
Forms, Drawings, and Slides), use of additional iPad & Chrome applications that included but are not limited to:
Nearpod, Seesaw, Newsela, and Kahoot.
Co-authored an educational grant for innovative and flexible furniture to further promote active learning.
Developed a will present a professional development session on Breakout EDU for district staff members,
scheduled for May 2017.
Collaborated with both the Instructional Facilitator and Technology Coach to develop interactive,
student-centered lessons for Physical Education and Health courses.
Designed a course website that features curriculum updates, student highlights and technology integration.
(ddegraw.weebly.com)
Restructured the Physical Education class format to include student developed warm-ups, videos and engagement
within the constraints of the program.
Production of out-reach videos for the community, students, and parents including: Back-to-School introduction
video, Hoops for Humanity charity event promotion video, and lesson level Health & PE.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teaching
Secondary Student Teaching Experience: 10th grade Health at Steinert High School, Hamilton, NJ
March - May 2016
Elementary Student Teaching Experience: Robinson and Yardville Elementary, Hamilton, NJ
January - March 2016
Study Abroad: TE Kuiti High School Physical Education Program: New Zealand
May 2015
Coaching & Volunteer
Head Softball Coach, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
March 2017 - Present
Volunteer Basketball Coach, Summit High School
November 2016 - February 2017
Assistant Field Hockey Coach, Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
September - November 2016
Sports Activity Coordinator/Head Counselor, Blair Academy Campus Kids Overnight Camp
Summer 2015 - 2017
Volunteer Girls on the G.L.O.W. Coach (Grow, Learn, Opportunity, Work program for young girls
March - June 2016
Volunteer Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach, Hackettstown High School
November 2014 - February 2015; November 2015- February 2016
Lead Youth Tennis/Golf Instructor, TGA Mercer County Youth Golf & Tennis Enrichment program
September - December 2015
 22B Canterbury Rd | Chatham | NJ | 07928 | 908.914.1776 | degrawd2@gmail.com
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RESEARCH and PUBLICATIONS

Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE), The College of New Jersey (February October 2016)
Conducted research on the connection between exercising and self-esteem levels for female participants through
the Girls on the G.L.O.W. program
The College of New Jersey Capstone Research Study: (January 2016 - Present)
Conducted research on the participation levels for competitive & cooperative environments in 4th graders at
Robinson Elementary and Yardville Heights Elementary
Research Study Assistant, The College of New Jersey research investigation with Dr. Faigenbaum: 2015
Studied the effects of fundamental integrative training on health & fitness outcomes in 2nd graders
Led circuit training & nutrition lessons at Columbus Elementary for 8 weeks
Published in Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (JOPERD), SHAPE America Journal
Voice Your Opinion: August 2014 issue
Research Works: January 2016 issue

PRESENTATIONS and AWARDS

Summit District Presenter at Technology In-Service on integrating Breakout EDU in the classroom
May 2017
Presenter of PE Ninja Warrior at New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance
Annual Conference: Long Branch, NJ
Student of the Year Award Recipient of NJ Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dances
Lake Conference: October 2015

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science: The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
September 2012- May 2016
Cumulative GPA: 3.73 (Cum Laude)
Deans List 8/8 semesters

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Praxis II: Physical Education & Health Content Knowledge
Provisional License, Health and Physical Education (1605)
Provisional License, Teacher of Driver Education (1610)
Substitute Teaching (Warren County)
American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
New Jersey H.I.B. Certification