Michael R.

Desroches
860-818-1056
mdesroches@springfieldcollege.edu

Springfield College
263 Alden St.
Springfield, MA 01109

28 Celtic Court
Enfield CT, 06082

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