Darrien Watson

P.O. Box 1368 Monticello, AR 71657 | 870-208-7908 | dlwatson1448@langston.edu

Objective
My future goals are to further my education into a graduate program and conduct research in the field of
Adaptive Physical Education and Motor Skill Development

Education
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY | Health, Physical Education, And Recreation | Expected
Graduation: May 2018
GPA: 3.7

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT
I developed and displayed my management skills while volunteering for our local high school
football team. My responsibilities are to manage the linemen, make sure they know their
assignments, and help them develop throughout the season.

COMMUNICATION
I got a chance to display my communication skills when I presented at the Oklahoma
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

LEADERSHIP
I received the chance to represent the state of Oklahoma at the Southern District of the Society of
Health and Physical Educators Future Professional Leadership Conference. Also, I worked as a lead
counselor at a summer camp for children with learning and behavioral challenges.

Experience
SUMMER ENRICHMENT STAFF | Monticello High School | May-June 2014-May-June 2016
I was responsible for aiding the teachers in the summer program. I was also able to lead and teach
lessons in the physical education portion of the program.

LEAD COUNSELOR | Ramapo For Children | June 2016-August 2016

Ramapo For Children is a summer camp for children with learning disabilities, such as autism, and
behavioral problems. I was the leader of my bunk with a staff of three.

VOLUNTEER FOOTBALL COACH| Coyle High School| August 2014-Present

I volunteer as the offensive and defensive linemen coach for the Coyle High School Blue Jackets. I am
responsible for assisting the linemen develop football skills, character, and academic skills.
Presentations

Farmer, T., Delk, D. W., Watson, D. L., Sillimon, M., Kennedy, D., Jackson, E., & Tillis, E. (2016).
Introductory activities. Presentation at the Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical
Education, and Recreation, Edmond, OK.
Herron, M., Delk, D. W., Watson, D. L., Troupe, R., Valentine, R. (2017). Black History Presentation.
Presentation at the Muskogee Community Center, Muskogee, OK

Awards, Recognition, and Activities

Deans Honor Roll
2016 Kirk Family Scholarship Recipient
State Representative for the Southern District of Society of Health and Physical Educators, Future
Professional Leadership Conference
Langston University Regents Scholar
Scholars Club
School Representative and presenter at 2016 Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance State (OAHPERD) State Convention
Member of Professional Oklahoma Educators
2017 National Conference on Race and Ethnicity Student Scholar
Auburn University Kinesiology Bridge Program

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