Stephan Wolford

203 West Parry Street Apt. #101, Dodgeville, WI 53533

(608) 574-7086 stephan_wolford@yahoo.com
Education
Bachelor of Science Physical Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Major: Physical Education

Major GPA: 3.94

Professional Education GPA: 3.45

Minor GPA: 3.88

Minor: Health

Certification
Physical Education and Health K-12
Adaptive Physical Education
CPR
1st Aid
Water Safety
Field Work Experience
Job- Head Start Classroom Assistant (Pre-K), Iowa Grant, Livingston, WI,

spring 2016

Assisted the teacher in everyday classroom function

Worked with the students on various art projects each day
Prepared breakfast, lunch and snack for the students each day
Engaged the students in many different ways to aid in learning outcomes

Field Work- Mount Horeb Middle School (6th thru 8th grades) Mount Horeb, WI, spring 2015

Ran open gym in the mornings before school

Created and implemented various developmentally appropriate lesson plans
Worked with other Physical Education teachers to team teach multiple classes
Created an environment that encouraged learning and allowed the students to feel safe

Field Work- Dodgeville High School (High School) Dodgeville, WI,

Created and implemented various developmentally appropriate lesson plans

Experienced standard and block classes and adapted lesson plans for both
Taught a unit on drugs and alcohol that encompassed many weeks
Monitored the weight room after the school day ended

Field Work- Westview Elementary School (3rd grade), Platteville, WI,

spring 2015

Worked with students for the treadmill behavioral program

Helped students to focus and multi-task

fall 2014

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Created multiple lessons and activities for students including other disciplines (spelling,
math)
Created a behavioral chart assessment
Developed positive relationships and safe learning environment with students

Field Work- Champion Games for CESA 3 (Varied), Boscobel, WI,

spring 2014

Ran the Health in a Hurry relay activity

Taught students and parents about healthy food options
Discussed the proper portion size and required daily amounts

Field Work- Adapted Aquatics (Varied), Platteville, WI,

Worked with students who had disabilities in the pool

Created lesson plans specific to the individual student
Developed water comfort skills with students
Used a variety of instructional strategies to meet each students needs

Field Work- Client work for Exercise among Maturing Adults, Platteville, WI,

spring 2013

Team-taught various cooperative team building games

Belayed students on the high ropes course
Provided instruction on how to improve team chemistry
Helped students and clients with guided learning opportunities

Field Work- Trip to the Wisconsin School of the Blind (Varied), Janesville, WI,

fall 2013

Worked one-on-one with a client

Created a functional fitness workout routine specific to my client
Offered advice on stretching and provided various readings and handouts on the benefits
Encouraged my client to meet his goals that we set during initial meeting
Adapted my schedule to make sure that we were meeting for each session

Field Work- Adventure Education (Middle & Leadership), Platteville, WI,

spring 2014

spring 2013

Had an opportunity to experience various activities that a student with a visual

impairment may deal with
Engaged the students in various games and activities
Talked to the students about their experiences and living with a visual impairment

Child Related Experience

Volunteer- Collision Student Ministries (Varied), Dodgeville, WI,

Volunteered to peer mentor students

spring 2015

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Played various games with students

Encouraged students to learn about religion and how it can impact their lives
Counseled students on their choices in life and how they impact their future

Volunteer- Tri-State Homeschool Program (Elementary), Platteville, WI,

Volunteered to team-teach elementary level students physical education

Created various lesson plans for multiple scopes
Encouraged student learning through positive reinforcement
Developed positive relationships and safe learning environment with students and parents

Volunteer- Aquatics program with Lancaster students (Varied), Platteville, WI,

and fall 2013

spring 2014

spring 2014

Worked with students with disabilities one on one in the pool

Developed water comfort skills with students
Used a variety of instructional strategies to meet each students needs
Developed positive relationships and safe learning environment with students

Volunteer- Broomball unit plan for PACCE grant (Middle), Lancaster, WI, spring 2013

Volunteered to team-teach middle school students a unit on Broomball

Introduced the students to a new game
Created multiple lesson plans that show a progression development
Offered positive and specific feedback to students to encourage improvement

Supervisory and Administrative Experience

Apartment Manager- Parry Ridge LLC, Dodgeville, WI

August, 2010-Current

Responsible for maintenance of the property

Work with tenants to fix any issues that arise
Complete move in and outgoing inspections of the property
Complete all paperwork and forms with tenants
Work with outside agencies that we contract out to

Other Work Experience

Orderfilling- Lands End, Dodgeville, WI

November 2015-Present

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Cashier- Wal-Mart, Dodgeville, WI

May-November 2011

Laborer- Cummins Emissions Solutions, Mineral Point, WI

May, 2007- December, 2008

Glass Handler- Cardinal IG, Spring Green, WI

2007

February 2006- February

Packer- Lands End, Dodgeville, WI

2005

September 2005-November

References
Pam Connolly-Professor
Email: connolly@uwplatt.edu
Phone: (608) 342-1780
Dr. Scott Ringgenberg-Professor
Email: ringgens@uwplatt.edu
Phone: (608) 342-1571
Brian McIntyre-Supervising Teacher
Email: McIntyreBrian@mhasd.k12.wi.us
Phone: (608) 574-4161
Susanna Swenson-University Supervisor
Email: swensonsu@uwplatt.edu
Phone: (608) 342-1573
Brian Bradley-Supervising Teacher
Email: bbradley@dsd.k12.wi.us
Phone: (608) 553-3278
Jenna Hertrampf- Education Director Head Start
Email: jennahertrampf@gmail.com
Phone: (712) 330-2812
Tim Swenson-Professor
Email: swensont@uwplatt.edu
Phone: (608) 342-1989
Sam Rogers-Homeschool Coordinator
Email: rogerssa@uwplatt.edu
Phone: (608) 342-1578
Mary Felzien-Parry Ridge LLC Owner

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Email: Felzien@wi.rr.com
Phone: (715) 928-0138