Brandon L.

McWhirter
brandon.l.mcwhirter@gmail.com Phone: (586) 215-6064
1420 Mclean Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067

Professional Goals To obtain a teaching position as a Physical Educator utilizing my unique skills of
communication, leadership, and motivation.

Education
May 2010 Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
College of Education
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Kinesiology, MB Minor: History, CC
Health Promotion Specialization
Coaching Specialization

August 2016 Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

College of Education Graduate Level
Masters Focus: Adapted Physical Education (SP)

Certifications and Professional Organizations

May 2010 Michigan K-12 Physical Education Professional Certificate
Michigan 6-12 History Professional Certificate
Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE)
National Consortium for P.E. for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID)

Teaching Experience
Sep. 2011- Regent Park Scholars Academy, Detroit, MI
Present Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Facilitated learning of 27 class sections ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade
Assembled athletic program that included 4 different sports and raised revenue
towards educational initiatives
Collaborated with team members to assemble behavior management plans to
assist students

Feb. 2010- Quest Charter Academy, Taylor, MI

June 2011 Long-Term substitute- Physical Education
Instructed 19 sections of classes, ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade using a
health-related approach to Physical Education
Coordinated a mile Shamrock Shuffle race and Jump Rope for Heart
fundraisers
Formed a cohesive partnership with special and classroom teachers to help each
student achieve their goals
Prepared and coached girls soccer team in fundamentals of the sport

Mar. 2010- Maire, Trombly, & Richard Elementary Internship, Grosse Pointe, MI
June 2010 Collaborating teacher: Glen Williams
Designed and implemented unit and lesson plans for Kindergarten through 5 th
grade, including development of motor skills, concepts of games
(rules/regulations), fitness, and social skills
Experienced hands-on teaching and successful mainstreaming with several
diverse learners including students with cognitive impairments and autism
Sep. 2009- Grosse Pointe South High School Internship, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Feb. 2010 Collaborating teachers: Tamara Slank & Stephen Zaranek
Designed and implemented lesson plans for 9th grade physical education and
strength and conditioning classes
Carried out curriculum using fitness lessons with emphasis on life-long benefits
Experienced hands-on teaching and successful mainstreaming with several
diverse learners including students with special needs

Jan. 2009- Okemos High School, Okemos, MI

Apr. 2009 Collaborating teacher: Paul Palmer
Observed and co-taught two sections of 9th grade physical education

Sep. 2008- Bennett Woods Elementary School, Okemos, MI

Dec. 2008 Collaborating teacher: Bob Cooley
Observed and practiced teaching methods
Taught warm-up activities, spacing, and throwing
Received experience in technology using delayed playback video

Related Teaching Experience

Sep. 2010- Paraprofessional, Quest Charter Academy, Taylor, MI
Jan. 2011 Autism specialist
Comprehensively promoted learning to a kindergarten student with Autism
disorder and echolalia
Modified assignments to promote maximum learning in mainstreamed classroom

Sep. 2008- Student Tutor, Dwight Rich Middle School, Lansing, MI

Nov. 2008 Collaborating teacher: Jon Shives
Worked with students to improve academic comprehension
Focused on multiple aspects of learning to improve student study habits

Jan. 2008- Adaptive Swim Coach, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
May 2008 Coordinator: Dr. Gail Dummer
Constructed meaningful lessons to facilitate learning to an autistic student
Initiated learning using adaptive physical activity equipment

Nov. 2007- Assistant Freshman Basketball Coach, East Lansing HS, East Lansing, MI
Mar. 2008 Head Coach: Ryan Hosler
Helped conduct practices that focused on the fundamentals of basketball
Understood coaching responsibilities such as equipment inventory, transportation
preparation, and the importance of parental support

References

Glen Williams Meghan Kurleto

Maire Elementary Physical Education Regent Park Scholars Academy 2nd Grade
Cell: (313) 407-7979 Cell: (248) 330-3085

Chuck Sorentino Carletta Counts

Regent Park Scholars - Dean Regent Park Scholars - Dean
Cell: (734) 552-3343 Cell: (248) 404-5085