Cole Chaney

cole.chaney@bobcats.gcsu.edu

Current Address: 167B N Glynn Street Milledgeville, GA 31061 (404) 909-7253

Permanent Address: 4747 Kellogg Drive Lilburn, GA 30047 (404) 909-7253

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a health and/or physical education teaching position where I can utilize my skills such as my ability to plan lessons, manage
risk, resolve conflicts, facilitate activities, solve problems, adapt to students needs, and create engaging learning environments.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid, Lifeguard, and Wilderness First Responder certified

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching, Kinesiology/Physical Education
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, August 2016-Present
President, M.A.T. in P.E. Club - GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science, Outdoor Education
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, August 2011-August 2016
Minor: Physical Education - GPA: 3.7/4.0

EXPERIENCE
Physical Education Student Teacher; John Milledge Academy, Milledgeville, GA, September 2016-Present
Created and implemented lesson plans for both elementary and secondary education to meet the needs of each student in
order to increase student growth in multiple domains
Coordinate with cooperating teachers to expand personal growth through integrating a wide variety of teaching styles in order
to differentiate instruction and incorporate a culturally responsive pedagogy

Graduate Assistant for Equipment & Facilities; Georgia College Outdoor Center, Milledgeville, GA, August 2016-Present
Collaborated with outdoor education faculty to collect, transport and organize appropriate gear for various outdoor education
courses in order to increase program effectiveness
Completed monthly gear inspections related to challenge course, kayaking, backpacking, and other equipment in order to
maintain proper gear condition and repair equipment when necessary

Lead Facilitator; Georgia College Outdoor Center, Milledgeville, GA, August 2015-Present
Assessed participants needs and developed program facilitations to meet those desired outcomes in order instill growth
within participants
Orchestrated with assistant facilitators to plan and facilitate programs that include group development initiatives, low
challenge course elements, and high challenge course elements
Oversaw program logistics and adapted specific aspects based on the immediate needs of the participants in order to create an
effective environment for growth

Climbing Wall Supervisor; Georgia College Rock Climbing Wall, Milledgeville, GA, January 2015-May 2016
Coordinated with the climbing wall assistants to complete various duties, such as wall setup, signing in climbers, and
belaying participants that are climbing
Coached climbers to help them improve their climbing abilities and techniques in order to become more effective climbers
Planed and facilitated special events, such as belay clinics, game nights, and fitness nights in order to increase climbing wall
attendance and participation

Outpost Counselor; Glisson Camp & Retreat Center, Dahlonega, GA, May 2015-August 2015
Guided and facilitated various outdoor expeditions such as kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, and horseback riding, in
order to help participants grow in multiple aspects of their lives
Co-developed and directed a weeklong educational camp experience for campers ranging from 8-17 years old with groups
sizes ranging from 4-12 campers in order to increase personal camper growth

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Georgia College Wesley Leader, January 2016-January 2017 Georgia Association of Educators, August 2016-Present
Costa Rica Mission Trip, San Jose, Costa Rica, June 2011 Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, August 2014-Present
Louisiana Mission Trip, Dulac, LA, June 2010 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, June 2014-Present