Cody Ross

5 Chestnut Hill Rd, Warwick, MA 01378 (H) 978-544-2181

263 Alden Street Box 1234, Springfield, MA 01109 (C) 978-257-5402
Cross3@Springfieldcollege.edu ~ Cadross3993@Gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Teach Physical Education and/or Health Education at the Secondary or Elementary level.
EDUCATION
Springfield College, Springfield MA
Bachelor of Science in Health and Movement and Sports Studies, May 2015
Licenses: Health and Family Consumer Sciences, All and Physical Education Pre-k8, Pre-K 5-12
Passed All MA Literary Tests for Educator Licensure
Deans List- Spring and Fall of 2012 Fall of 2013
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Adventure Trip Leader, Claryville NY
September 2011-Present
Lead co-ed teen adventure camp tips for 12-17 year olds. Trips lasted two weeks
involving activities such as; mountain biking, sea kayaking, white water rafting, and rock
climbing. The entire time was spent front country camping. As a leader I taught the
students how to cook in the back country and basic survival skills.
Physical Education Teaching Experience, Springfield MA
September 2011-Present
Student taught at local public schools ages Pre-k-12 in the area of physical education.
Taught 4-5 lessons per grade level, and written lesson plans for numerous areas in
physical education. By May of 2014 will have teaching experience in areas of adapted
physical education and health education.
Square One Launch Facilitator, Springfield MA
September 2013- May 2014
Facilitate afterschool Physical/Health Education programs to underprivileged elementary
school children in the Springfield community.
Partners Program, Springfield MA
January 2011-May 2013
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Worked as an academic and social mentor to children (3 to 5 graders) of Springfield
MA, in connection with Springfield College.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Physical Education Leadership Conference, East Stroudsburg, PA
November 2013
Selected to attend a professional leadership conference for physical education recreation
and dance in Pennsylvania.
Attended different sessions and discussed professional development, leadership styles,
teaching strategies and etc.
LEADERSHIP BACKGROUND
Humanics and Action, Springfield MA
September 2011- Present
Participated in Humanics in Action Day; a community outreach day for day of service.
Participated as a member of the New Student Orientation program, reading to elementary
school children in the Springfield area.

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Volunteer Firefighter, Warwick MA

August 2009- Present
Started in the Junior Fire Fighter Program and at age 18 became a fully qualified member
of the Fire Department, completing certification in CPR and First Aid.
New Student Orientation Executive Board
September 2013- September 2014
Head Mens Leader on the NSO Executive Board. As a board we train orientation leaders
and facilitate New Student Orientation.
Two Stripers
September 2013- Present
Volunteer at Physical Education Health Education open houses, as well as give tours to
prospective students.
President of Ultimate Frisbee Club Team
September 2013- Present
Appointed the President of the Ultimate Frisbee club team by past president.
Required to organize and facilitate practices and plan and facilitate our spring break trip
to South Carolina
Organized multiple tournaments at Springfield College for the Ultimate Frisbee team,
bringing in colleges from all over the northeast.
Certifications
CPR Pro
Wilderness First Responder

June 2014- June 2016

June 2014- June 2017