Adam Erickson

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Home: (716) 665-3604
Cell: (716) 969-5467
2004 Willard St. Ext. Jamestown, NY 14701

TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Professional New York State Certification in Physical Education; Grade PK-12, July 2017
Professional New York State Certification in Health Education; Grade K-12, July 2017
NYS Driver Education Instructor Certified; July 2015; Certification # 309

ATHLETIC TRAINING CERTIFICATION (B.O.C.)

New York State Licensed Athletic Trainer (ATC), December 2014; Certification #2000022898
Athletic Trainer, Falconer Central School District, Falconer, NY, Spring 2017 - Present

EDUCATION
Educational Leadership School Building Leader (Pending), December 2017
St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY
GPA: 3.87/4.0

Master of Science in Physical Education - Pedagogy, May 2013

The College at Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY
GPA: 3.56/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Certification in Athletic Training, December 2011
The College at Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY
GPA: 3.25/4.0

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Physical Education Teacher / Administrative Assistant, Williamsville South High School, Williamsville, NY, 2017 Present

Physical Education teacher for Secondary Physical Education (9-12)

Athletic Director, Williamsville South High School / Mill Middle School

Physical Education Teacher, Chautauqua Lake Central School, Mayville, NY, 2014-2017

Physical Education teacher for Secondary Physical Education (9-12), also worked with various Elementary sections of students
o Developed physical education curriculum that encourages students to find value in movement and activity; promoting
lifelong fitness
o Encouraged and educate students in different avenues of lifelong fitness (i.e. weight-room technique/etiquette, team
games)
o Helped students develop and achieve their highest levels of self-worth

Drivers Education Teacher, Chautauqua Lake Central School, Mayville, NY, 2015-Present

Summer Drivers Education instructor for Chautauqua Lake Central School District (Summer 2015-Present)
o Educated students on the rules and regulations of the road; followed the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education
Association (ADTSEA) curriculum

Substitute Teacher, Caledonia-Mumford Central School, Caledonia, NY, 2014

Substitute for all grade levels (Pre-K through 12) working in all academic subjects within the schools curriculum

Substitute Teacher, Falconer Central School District, Falconer, NY, 2011-2012

Substitute for all grade levels (K through 12) working in all academic subjects within the schools curriculum
Student Teacher, Greece Athena School District, Greece, NY, Fall Semester 2011

Developed lessons and created physical education units for an 8-week period utilizing technology to help demonstrate unfamiliar
games (rugby) and skills to the students. Also found ways to incorporate the activities of my lessons to lifelong activities that
students can engage in to promote a healthy and positive lifestyle outside the physical education curriculum and academic settings
Created take home assignments to help familiarize students with sources of family oriented physical activities and lifelong
physical activities that were available to them in their community
Utilized physical education lessons with concentrations in both team games and outdoor education
Assisted/Taught lessons in the schools Sports Medicine class for potential Athletic Training students

Student Teacher, Paddy Hill Elementary/Greece School District, Greece, NY, Fall Semester 2011

Developed lessons and created physical education units for an 8-week period utilizing technology, cooperative skill building, and
incorporating core academic subjects (mathematics, science, and reading) into physical education classes to promote further
student learning
Created take home assignments that were aimed to engage parents and students in developing healthy activities and healthy
practices outside the physical education classroom
Assisted and helped organize activities for the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser by using the jump rope as a theme for different
stations of activity
Worked with students in adapted physical education classes as well as inclusion classes

COACHING EXPERIENCE
Head Varsity Football Coach, Chautauqua Lake Central School District, 2016-Present
Prior to Varsity Position, was the Head J.V. Football Coach for MGCL J.V. Program and Varsity Assistant for MGCL Varsity
Football

Head Varsity Baseball Coach, Chautauqua Lake Central School District, 2016
Prior to Varsity Position, was the Head Modified Baseball Coach in the Spring of 2015

Modified/J.V. Wrestling Coach, Chautauqua Lake Central School District, 2015-Present

Assistant Football Coach (Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Coach), The College at Brockport Football Team, The College at
Brockport, Spring Semester 2012 2014

Design drills and practice plans for Offensive/Defensive and Special Teams positions
Broke down and analyzed game and practice film
Stationed in the Press Box to aid the offensive coordinator in looking at defensive alignments and coverages, as well as on the
field signaling in defensive calls and making adjustments
Work as a recruiter for both offensive and defensive positions, as well as developing the recruiting system used for the entire
coaching staff and football program

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, The College at Brockport Football Team, The College at Brockport, Spring
Semester 2011 Spring 2014

Develop and organize fitness programs for the college football team
Assist with Strength and Conditioning by running training sessions, helping athletes in developing safe lifting and training habits,
as well motivating and recording the progressions that athletes made over the duration of their training sessions

Volunteer Varsity Football Coach, Greece Athena Football Team, Greece Athena High School, Fall Semester 2011

Helped introduce and instruct players and coaches with a new form of offense used on the team (Spread/Air Raid Offense)
Assisted in designing practice plans and drills to help the athletes have a successful transition
Designed strength training workouts and safe training techniques for the entire team

Villanova Strength and Conditioning Conference, Villanova University, April 2010

 Listened and watched Division I Strength and Conditioning coaches talk about their respective collegiate programs.
Developed new workout routines as well as new ways to evaluate strength gains with athletes
Learned new forms of training techniques for basketball and football athletes, learning sport specific training to increase an
athletes performance during their respective sport

ADVISORY POSITIONS
Senior Class Advisor, Chautauqua Lake Central School District, 2015-Present

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the National Athletic Training Association, December 2015-Present
Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, December 2012-Present