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CHRIS BERG, M.S. 206 East Stadium AvenueWest Lafayette, IN 47906
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proven talent for aligning institutional strategy and objectives with extensive experience in physical education instruction and teacher training to achieve maximum student development. Growth-focused educator with expertise spanning physical education, wellness, curriculum development, coaching and mentoring, student advising, secondary and elementary education, higher-education teacher training, curriculum development, education technology, team management and organizational management. Exceptional educator and team leader with verifiable history of success in building student rapport and advancing student performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2013-PRESENTPRIMARY INSTRUCTOR FOR HK 322
Provide expert instruction in physical education for 30 elementary education majors prior to their student teaching experience.
Focus course teachings to emphasize the importance of introductory movement concepts and skills as the foundation for a comprehensive Physical Education program.
LAFAYETTE SUNNYSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, 2012-PRESENTPHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Provide interdisciplinary/cross-curricular teaching in physical education to bolster student health and wellbeing.
Supervise more than 40 pre-service teachers from Purdue University developing skills in evaluation:
o HK 326 Adapted Physical Educationo HK 329 Curriculum in Physical Educationo EDCI 429 Student Teaching Seminar
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, 2011-2012GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
Appointed primary instructor for Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) majors in: HK 104, HK 105, HK 112, PES 112
Supervised pre-service physical education students in student-teaching settings: EDCI 429.
Delivered constructive feedback to student teachers to ensure they strengthened skills gaps.
AVON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WEST, 2005-2011PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER/WELLNESS COORDINATOR
Conceptualized developed, and implemented engaging, measurable, integrated curriculum that is aligned with state and national standards.
Advanced the corporation’s grade level swimming curriculum that is progressive and sequential in order to meet the needs of all students.
Authored the school’s ISTEP prep interdisciplinary/cross-curricular unit. Created, refined, and instituted the school’s first exer-gaming curriculum.
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Integrated technology as an assessment tool for daily feedback and performance analysis. Developed, implemented, and certified adherence to the corporation wellness policies
throughout the district. Spearheaded development of the annual fundraiser, Fun Run Walk, raising more than
$15,000 annually for teacher and student initiatives.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE YES Ghana (Africa) Sports Director, 2015 Techfit coordinator in partnership with Purdue University, 2015-
2016 Torch Committee member in partnership with Indiana State Government and Purdue
University EPICS, 2015-2016 Physical Education Teacher Migrant Education Region 2, 2014-Present
RELATED EXPERIENCE
SURVIVOR SPORTS CAMP, AVON IN, 2006-2010CAMP DIRECTOR
Conceptualized, designed, developed, and actualized an adventure summer camp for Avon students to develop team-building skills.
AVON HIGH SCHOOL, AVON IN, 2005-2010ASSISTANT COACH, VARSITY SOFTBALL
Mentored, motivated, and inspired student-athletes to perform their best on the field and in the classroom.
Assisted head coach with all duties and administration of team as required.
GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS COMMISSION, 2005ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Cultivated strong professional relationships with corporate partners to secure sponsorhip for the XGames Mountain Dew Tour.
Served as key contributor on corporate event management for the International Olympic Triad.
Piloted development and ensured advancement of the marketing scheme for the Jim Brown Lacrosse tournament.
BLOOMINGTON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, BLOOMINGTON IN, 2000-2004ASSISTANT COACH, VARSITY FOOTBALL
Served as Offensive Coordinator.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) IN PHYSICAL HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY, EXPECTED 2018 Purdue University, Education & Sport PedagogyCommittee Chair: Dr. Thomas Templin, Ph.D.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) IN ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION & SPORT MANAGEMENTS, 2005 Indiana UniversityCommittee Chair: Dr. Larry Fielding Ph.D.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, (B.SC.) IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 2002 Indiana University
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LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
K-12 Building Level Administration License, Indiana University, May 2010 WSI (Water Safety Instructor) CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
AWARDS AND HONORS
Avon School Corporation Teacher of the year, 2009-2010 Avon Education Foundation Grant, 2010 Polar Grant, 2011 Radio Disney Grant, 2011 ASAP Acceleration Grant 2013 Action for Healthy Kids 2016 IU Health Strong Schools 2016
COURSES TAUGHT
PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR, PURDUE UNIVERSITY HK 322: Physical Education In The Elementary School HK 105: Development & Analysis of Invasion Games HK 112: Healthy Aquatics HK 104: Educational Gymnastics & Adventure Education PES 112: Beginning Aquatics
TEACHING ASSISTANT, PURDUE UNIVERSITY EDCI 429: Teaching of Physical Education in Secondary Schools (4 semesters) Served as a college supervisor for pre-service physical education students
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD), 2004-2016,
Society of Heath and Physical Education (SHAPE)/(NASPE), 2004-2016 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), 2005-2016
PUBLICATION
Becoming a Hoosier
Additional Information
Lafayette Ignite e-Learning conference Keynote speaker Guest Speaker LARA education center Guest Speaker Purdue School of Public Health Guest Speaker Ball State School of Education Guest Speaker West Virginia University School of Kinesiology
