JOHN HUGUNIN

1311 33 Street Des Moines, IA 50311

(630)-870-9774
John.hugunin@drake.edu
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EDUCATION
Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education

Areas of Concentration: Biology, Coaching
3.05 Cumulative GPA

ACADEMIC AWARDS
Presidential Scholarship Recipient

Pioneer Football League Honor Roll

Drake Grant, through Drake University

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Brody Middle School, Des Moines, IA
2015
Student Teaching Experience
Taught 7th Grade Science in the units of Ecosystems, Natural Selection, Interdependent Relationships, and
the History of the Earth
Assumed full time teaching responsibilities for 4 weeks.
Assisted will development of inquiry based assignments, assessments, and labs
Worked with students in whole class, small group, and individual setting
On midterm evaluation, received 10 competent ratings out of 10 possible standards based on Iowa
Teaching Standards.
Southeast Polk High School, Des Moines, IA

Student Teaching Experience

Taught Molecular Biology and Anatomy for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students
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Assumed full time teaching responsibilities for 4 weeks

Assisted with development of course structure, administered grades in classroom and lab settings,
constructed formative and summative assessments, tutored students upon request,
Engaged in parent teacher conferences to address student needs
Assisted in college and career readiness program for students

Brody Middle School, Des Moines, IA

Developed curriculum and syllabus for 21st Century Grant STEM summer class
Assumed full teaching responsibilities for 5 weeks in summer program
Developed, implemented, and reflected upon science inquiry based assignments
Introduced middle school students to basic nature of science and technology principles
Assisted with Brody After Hours P.E. program by organizing team activities and coaching students in various
sports

Southeast Polk Junior High School

Practicum Experience
Assisted in daily classroom activities including attendance, grading, lab assistance, and small group instruction

Waukee South Middle School, Des Moines, IA

Practicum Experience
Led small group instruction through black box activities, historical short stories, and other inquiry based work
tied in to Nature of Science and Technology principles

Hiatt Middle School, Des Moines, IA

Practicum Experience
Assisted with daily classroom routines including grading, attendance, whole class, small group, and one on one
instruction with students
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ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE

2011-2015

Drake University Football Team

4 Year Starter at Linebacker

2 Time Captain elected by Teammates
Drakes all-time career leader in tackles

Athletic Awards

2 Time Captain elected by teammates

AllState GoodWorks Team nominee
Gene Schultz Award Winner
Drake Athletic Department Bulldog Way Award
4 time All Conference selection as selected by conference coaches
Preseason All American 2014

COMMUNITY SERVICE EFFORTS

Blanks Childrens Hospital

Community Service Captain for football team

-Organized weekly visits for football players to visit patients at hospital

-Assisted with Blanks Child Life Week

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1311 33 Street Des Moines, IA 50311
(630)-870-9774
John.hugunin@drake.edu
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Special Olympics Iowa

Community Service Captain for football team

-Collaborated with Special Olympic staff to create football event for athletes
-Organized football team to assist with Special Olympics staff to assist with football event

Drake University Football Youth Day

-Assisted teammates in providing a first class football experience for children ages 5-12
-Provided individual instruction to children on consistent basis

PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS

Ankle Brace Type Affects Range of Motion and Ankle Perception Without Harming Performance during Gym Exercise

-Biology Research Project

-Assisted with design of experiment, collected data, designed poster, and presented alongside Professor David
Senchina and Caleb Grulke

MEMBERSHIPS
Drake University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
2011-2015

REFERENCES
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1311 33 Street Des Moines, IA 50311
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References available upon request