Larry Walton

waltonl6791@gmail.com, Cell:(815) 762-1927, 505 Forest Dr, Kirkland, IL 60146

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Bachelor of Science,
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Health

Graduated: December 2014

CERTIFICATIONS
First Aid, CPR/AED, American Red Cross Association
October 2011-2013
Water Safety Instructor (WSI), American Red Cross Association March 2013-2015
Trained in CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention)
FIELD EXPERIENCES
Practicum in Adapted Physical Education, Platteville, WI
Spring 2014
Treadmill program instructor
35+ hours of pre-student teaching at treadmill program under a cooperating teacher
Developed and taught lessons that were developmentally appropriate for 3 rd grade students with
and without disabilities
Adapted Aquatics Program, Platteville, WI
Spring 2014
Student instructor
Created 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
Rockford Park District, Rockford, IL
Summer 2013
Inclusion Services, Program Assistant
Was an aid for camp participants (ages 5-12) with physical and mental disabilities, and behavior
disorders
Supported participants throughout daily summer camp activities
Recorded daily logs for my participants
Created visual aids, worked one on one with all participants
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Home School Program, Platteville, WI
Fall 2013
Teaching Experience
Gained experience working with children of all ages
Created lesson plans associated to a variety of different topics and ages
Adapted lesson plans while teaching to meet time and participate constraints
Wellness Days, Platteville, WI
Fall 2013
Teaching Experience
Taught multiple lessons to 3rd, 4th, and 7th grade students with three other student teachers
Developed lesson plan on team handball and volleyball
Lancaster Middle School/High School, Lancaster, WI
March 2013
Teaching Broomball
Instructed seventh grade and high school students on the basics of broomball
Developed a unit plan as well as lesson plans for broomball
Platteville 4th Grade Track and Field Day
Spring 2012
Starter and Softball Throw Recorder
Recorded throws and retrieved softballs
Encouraged students to participate and find enjoyment in physical activity

WORK EXPERIENCE
Landworks Lawncare, Freeport, IL
May 2014- August 2014
Seasonal Laborer
Built patios, decks, and retaining walls
Mow, mulch, and landscape yards
Operate skid loaders, dump trucks, dump trailers
Lawn Masters, Kirkland, IL
April 2008-Present
Seasonal laborer
Build patios, decks, and retaining walls to blueprint specifications as part of a work crew
Mow, mulch, and landscape yards
UW-P Production Services, Platteville WI
August 2013- May 2014
Crew member/ Student Event Manager
Setup and take down events on campus
Produce event reports for events managed
Communicate with customers while managing events
St. Rose Catholic School, Cuba City, WI
Fall 2013
Physical Education Teacher
Taught 1st,2nd,3rd, and 8th grade classes, 2 days a week
Developed lesson plans
Collaborated with other physical educator to plan units and lessons
Rockford Park District, Rockford, IL
Summer 2013
Inclusion Services, Program Assistant
Was an aid for camp participants (ages 5-12) with physical and mental disabilities, and behavior
disorders
Supported participants throughout daily summer camp activities
Recorded daily logs for my participants
Created visual aids, worked one on one with all participants
KFC/Taco Bell, Platteville, WI
January 2013-May 2013
Taco Bell line worker
Prepared food and kept prep line sanitary
Communicated with customers as drive-thru cashier taking orders and delivering food
Addressed any customer complaints and worked to resolve concerns
Mascal Electric, Dekalb, IL
May 2007-August 2009
Shop maintenance
Painted shop materials, maintained landscaping, and organized parts and tools
INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
UW-P Health and Human Performance Department Student representative, Platteville, WI
Search and screen committee member for Tenure Track Position
Spring 2014
Reviewed applicants for tenure track position
Collaborated with professors on committee
Participated in phone interviews
Participated in on campus interviews
Help make final decision on applicant for position
Rockford Park District, Rockford, IL
Teens Program Assistant
Summer 2013
Worked with and assisted teenagers with disabilities at movies, baseball games, bowling
tournaments and other field trips
UW-Platteville Pioneers Football (3 Seasons)
August 2010-December 2012
UW-Platteville International Student Club Conversation Partner
Spring 2012
Met with international student to practice English in informal, friendly environment

Cassville, WI Food Drive Bagger

Spring 2012

RECOGNITION
Deans List
UW-Platteville Football Letter Winner

Fall 2013, Fall 2014

Fall 2011, 2012

REFERENCES
Dr. Colleen McCabe, Ed. D
Associate Professor Assistant Director for School of Education
Program Coordinator for Health and Physical Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville110F Williams Field House 1University Plaza
Platteville, WI 523818
Office Phone: 608 342 1796
mccabe@uwplatt.edu
Tim Swenson
Senior Academic Physical Education and Health
University of Wisconsin-Platteville110C Williams Fieldhouse1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818
Office Phone: 608 342 1989
swensont@uwplatt.edu
Nathan Watson
Hiawatha High School Football Coach
SK Hand Tool
Sycamore IL, 60178
Phone: 815-978-0823
nate.watson@skhandtool.com