Michael R.

Desroches
860-818-1056
mdesroches@springfieldcollege.edu
Springfield College
Celtic Court
263 Alden St.
Enfield CT, 06082
Springfield, MA 01109

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Objective: To obtain a Physical Education practicum at a dedicated and informative school

to further my education and knowledge in a teaching career.
Education:
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies, Minor in Health Studies, May 2015
Passed both sections of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure ( Reading,
Writing, Physical Education)
Teaching Experience:
- Adapted Physical Education: Glickman Elementary School, Springfield MA
Fall 2013
Created modified lesson plans to accommodate the education al needs of students
with disabilities.
Worked on locomotor skills, dribbling, catching
Learned how to use themes in our lessons.
- Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield MA
Spring 2013
Gained experience working with Elementary School students and create and modified
lesson plans for Physical Education and Health Education.
Worked on Soccer skills, dribbling and passing.
Learned how to create a health lesson and a dance lesson.
- Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA
Spring 2013
Gained experience with Middle School students and create and modified plans as well
as assessments for the classroom.
Worked on a Dance Unit and a Rock Climbing Unit
Learned how to create different types of assessments.
Worked on catching and throwing, underhand roll, and jumping and hopping.
- Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield MA
Fall 2012
Gained experience with Pre-K students, and create and use lesson plans, and unit
plans.
Worked on pathways, jumping and hopping
Learned how to create a Unit Plan.
- Agawam High School, Agawam MA
Fall 2012
Attained experience with High School students and create and use lesson plans and
block plans.

 Worked on Tennis and Softball

Learned how to create a Block Plan
- Trinity Elementary School, Springfield MA
Spring 2012
Creating lesson plans for individual student and a group of students.
Introduced basic skilled themes and movement concepts to preschoolers
- Mary Lynch School, Springfield MA
Learned the basics and fundamentals of Physical Education and creating lesson plans
for individual student and a group of students.
Introduced basic skilled themes and movement concepts to preschoolers
- DeBerry Elementary School
Spring 2014
Taught four classes of students ranging from 14 students to 32 students for a half a
semester. Taught students the standard curriculum provided, created lesson plans and
taught those lessons as well.
- Center Elementary School, Longmeadow MA
January - March 2015
Taught up to 5 classes a week for 7 weeks, created appropriate lessons for grades K-5
as well as created 3 week unit of (Games from around the World) which involved
introducing students to and teaching them about different games played from different
regions around the world. Took on full responsibilities of lead/head teacher.
Related Experience:
- Employee, ERFC Summer Escape Summer Camp, Enfield CT
June 2011- August 2013
Camp Counselor
Supervised up to 22 children from ages 9-11.
Took them various activities and events held by the camp
- Lifeguard at Six Flags New England
May 2012
Supervised patrons of all ages while they swim the different pools
Conducted swim lessons to children who wanted to improve their skills
- ERFC after School Program, Enfield School System
December 2012- present
Supervised children from grade 3-6
Provided children with a proportioned snack
Had children engage in set/organized physical activities daily and offered other types
of activities such as art, technology and science.
Assisted children in completing homework
- Grade 8 Certified Soccer Referee
April
2007 -April 2013
Reinforced the rules of the game of soccer at the recreational, travel, premier and high
school level of play.
- Child Development Center, Springfield College.
September December 2013
Provided special attention to children who required assistance in routine activities
such as naps, meals, bathroom, dressing and supervision.
- Enfield Child Development Center, Enfield CT
June August 2014

Provided special attention to children who required assistance in routine activities

such as naps, meals, bathroom, dressing and supervision. From Kindergarten to 5th
grade.
- Soccer Coach at Soccer City, Wilbraham MA
Spring 2015
Head coaching children from ages 3-5, creating skill activities and drills to help teach
them the basic skills involved in soccer. Assistant coach 2 sessions, assisting head
coach with drills and discipline for children ages 7-14.
Leadership Experience:
- Two Striper (Phys. Ed Department liaison)
Informed incoming/potential students about the Physical Education Program at
Springfield College. Demonstrated lessons, and provided a taste of some of the
lexicon and terms used in the Phys. Ed setting.
- Humanics
September 2011,
2012, 2013
(2011) Read books, and short stories to elementary school children.
(2012) talked to students at a behavioral center/ school about the importance of
education and going to college.
(2013) taught students at Central High School in Springfield MA soccer games and
drills as well as talked to them about goal setting and importance of going to college.
(2014) Helped clean up and do yard work for a member of the Springfield community
Certifications:
- CPR/AED certified
-Certified Water Safety Instructor
- Lifeguard Certified