Aidan Topley

Aidan Topley

Soccer Coach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Physical Education Teacher at Arlington High School

  • Education

    • The Sage Colleges-Sage College of Albany

      2009 - 2011
      BS Physical Education 3.95

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

    • Ohio University

      2015 - 2016
      Master's degree Masters in Recreation and Sports with a concentration in Soccer Coaching
    • Dutchess Community College

      2007 - 2009
      A.S Exercise Science and Wellness 3.95

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa - Honors Society

  • Experience

    • United Soccer Academy

      Mar 2003 - Sept 2008
      Soccer Coach
    • The Sage Colleges

      Aug 2009 - May 2011
      Full-time Student

      Physical Education Teacher K-12 certification (May 2011).

    • Green Meadow Elementary School

      Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
      Physical Education Student Teacher

      Elementary Student Teaching, Kindergarten-5th GradeDuring my placement I instructed a Gymnastics and Tumbling unit. The gymnastic unit allowed students to experience and practice the basic motor skills in gymnastics, such as balances, rolls, and scales. The older grades were allowed the opportunity to experiment with stunt moves and partner/group movements.Monitored students throughout the entire Tumbling unit. This unit exposed students to multiple apparatus such as pommel horses, rock walls, still rings, and a cargo net. Instructing the students on proper spotting techniques was a strong part of the unit, not just using the apparatus.Helped instruct during the school intramurals which consisted of 30 or more boys and 25 or more girls. Some days allowed for the two groups to be put together when snow days interfered with the schedule, but normally boys and girls were on separate days. During intramurals we allowed the students to work on team building and trust exercises such as 'island hopping', 'trust falls', 'levitations', and 'spider's web'.Worked closely with the teaching assistant and student aides in order to allow a more 'least restrictive environment' for those students who needed it. Show less

    • Catskill High School

      Mar 2011 - May 2011
      Student Teaching

      9th to 12th GradesManaged the Volleyball and Cricket units during my solo weeks.Designed and implemented lesson plans in conjunction with New York State Learning Standards and National Learning Standards.Coordinated a Floor Hockey and Volleyball league during classes and during activity periods to encourage participation and enhance game knowledge.Managed and monitored classes in the fitness center, both during and out of scheduled class times.Communicated with Guidance counselors to gather information and help get reluctant students to participate in class.Implemented the use of technology via Microsoft PowerPoint during the 'Foreign Sports Unit' in order to give a brief introduction to the history, game play and rules for Cricket. Show less

    • Arlington High School

      Feb 2012 - now
      Physical Education Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Initial Teaching Certification - K-12th grade in Physical Education

      New York State Education Department