Danielle M.

Hopkins
Objective
To obtain a teaching position as a health, physical education and adapted physical education instructor that will allow me to utilize my teaching knowledge and past experiences to lead students towards a healthy and active lifestyle.

Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville (Platteville, WI)
Bachelor of Science: Major: Physical Education (530) Minor: Health Education (910) Emphasis: Adaptive Physical Education (860) Emphasis: Athletic Coaching (540) Major GPA 4.0 Deans List 2012, 2013, 2014 Chancellors Honors 2012, 2013, 2014 Health and Human Performance 2014 Top Honor Student

Current

Academic Achievements

Field Experiences
Logan High School Student Teaching (LaCrosse, WI)
9th, 10th, 11th 12th

Spring 2014

Worked with and graders throughout the entire fourth quarter Taught a variety of courses Select PE, Weight Lifting, Fitness/Wellness, Leaders Gained experience working with at-risk youth (LaCrosse Roads Program)

Onalaska Middle School Student Teaching (Onalaska, WI)

Spring 2014

Worked with 6th, 7th and 8th graders throughout the entire third quarter Designed lessons based on standards and grade level expectations, preparing students for various assessments Incorporated the use of IPads and other technology into various unit plans

Practicum in Adapted Physical Education (Potosi, WI)

35+ hours of pre-student teaching under a cooperating teacher (grades 3-5) Obtained a PACCE grant gaining new equipment for the Potosi School District Worked with adapted students participating in the general PE setting

Fall 2013

Summer School Teacher (Holmen, WI)

Worked with students ages 5-12 in both the classroom setting and gymnasium setting Enhanced classroom management skills by working with a wide range of students Developed positive relationships with other instructors and parents

Summer 2013

River Ridge Wellness Day (River Ridge, WI)

Wrote a PACCE grant for $9,500 dollars for the River Ridge wellness day Created and conducted lessons for K-5 students targeting emotional, physical and psychological health Created and presented a presentation to the River Ridge staff on the importance of movement Create and taught lessons for individuals with disabilities in a pool setting Developed IEP goals and created lessons that worked towards meeting those goals Developed a positive relationship with cooperating teachers and parents

Spring 2013

Adapted Aquatics Program (Platteville, WI)

Spring 2013

Leadership Convention Team Building Leader

February 2013

Worked with adult leaders from Grant, Lafayette, and Iowa counties Led team building games focusing on trust, communication, teamwork, and listening skills Gained experience teaching adults older than myself

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Home School Program

Gained experience working with children of all ages Created lesson plans associated to a variety of different topics Adapted lesson plans while teaching, to meet certain criteria Created lessons plans for students 2nd through 5th grade Gained experience teaching the same lesson throughout the entire day Adapted lesson plan as classes progressed

Fall 2012-Spring 2013

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Wellness Days

Fall 2012

Community Involvement and Related Experience

Potosi 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Coach (Potosi, WI)

Taught and enhanced fundamental volleyball skills throughout the entire season Created a variety of drills to keep all girls engaged while in a small area Enhanced communication skills by being in contact with parents

Fall 2013

Potosi 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach (Potosi, WI)

Champion Games (Boscobel, WI)

Gained experience at coaching level Ran practices every day and coached all games Enhanced characteristics such as responsibility, punctuality, and professionalism

October 2012-February 2013

May 2013 Fall 2010-Spring 2012

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Womens Basketball Team

Enhanced characteristics of responsibility Able to work with all types of people and personalities Member of PSAC (Pioneer Student Athlete Committee)

Created and instructed games and activities for students with disabilities (ages 6-18)

University of Wisconsin Platteville Basketball Camps Kids Night Out Leader University of Wisconsin Platteville Summer Camp Counselor Habitat for Humanity (Cuba City, WI) American Red Cross blood drive volunteer (Platteville, WI) 2nd and 3rd grade basketball coach (Byron, IL)

2010-2012 2010-2012 May 2010-July 2012 January 2012 January 2010, 2011, 2012 2008

Work Experiences
Cold Fusions (Platteville, WI) September 2013 Dec. 2013 Held manager duties and oversaw other employees Demonstrated excellent communication skills when dealing with customers Organized employee meetings to keep everyone on the same page Piggly Wiggly (Platteville, WI) April 2012-May 2013
Worked behind the courtesy counter and oversaw cashiers Held important duties: declaring tills, running lottery, bank deposits, counting safe Demonstrated leadership for all cashiers while taking care of customer needs Held positions such as waitressing, bartending, cooking, and register Worked with all types of people Enhanced my comfort ability around customers

Daniels Lounge (Kieler, WI)

April 2011-June 2012

Certifications

First Aid (American Red Cross) CPR/AED (American Red Cross) WSI (Water Safety Instruction) (American Red Cross) University of Wisconsin-Platteville High Ropes Belaying Certification

References
Dr. Colleen McCabe, Ed. D
Associate Professor Assistant Director for School of Education Program Coordinator for Health and Physical Education University of Wisconsin-Platteville 110F Williams Field House 1 University Plaza Platteville, WI 523818 Office Phone: 608 342 1796 Email: mccabe@uwplatt.edu

Pam Connolly
Senior Academic Physical Education and Health University of Wisconsin-Platteville 110G Williams Fieldhouse 1 University Plaza Platteville WI, 53818 Office Phone: 608 342 1780 Email: Connolly@uwplatt.edu Physical Education Teacher (Cooperating Teacher) Onalaska Middle School 1821 East Main Street Room 137 Onalaska, WI 54650 Office Phone: 608 781 9700 Ext. 4137 Email: engka2@onalaskaschools.com

Karlene Englerth

Mark Siegert
Athletic Director High School and Middle School Physical Education Potosi School District 128 Highway 61 N. Potosi, WI 53820 Office Phone: 608 763 2161 Email: siegertm@potosisd.k12.wi.us Senior Academic Physical Education and Health University of Wisconsin-Platteville 110C Williams Fieldhouse 1 University Plaza Platteville, WI 53818 Office Phone: 608 342 1989 Email: swensont@uwplatt.edu

Tim Swenson