1. Marcellus Brinkerhoff
Mbrinkerhoff@splfdcol.edu
(914)-536-0155
Permanent Address: 82 Seven Hills Lake Drive Carmel, NY 10512
Objective:
Seeking a full time position as an Aquatics Director at a local YMCA, utilizing expertise in swimming,
dedication to provide safety to swimmers and skills in planning aquatic recreational activities. Also
interested in the cognitive process during developmental stages of growth and personal achievement.
Education:
Springfield College, Springfield, MA May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Movement Sports Studies 3.0
Teaching Experience:
Trinity Methodist United Church Pre-School Springfield, MA Spring 2012
● Wrote lesson plans by myself and with a group and taught by myself and a group: hopping,
rolling, and kicking
East Street Elementary School PreK-2 Module Fall 2013
● Taught physical education to a diverse student population
● Incorporated reading and writing strategies into physical education lessons
● Constructed lesson plans and assessments to be developmentally appropriate for skill themes and
movement concepts along with manipulative activities
● Applied classroom management techniques
Birchland Park Middle School East Longmeadow, MA Spring 2013
● Wrote lesson plans with a partner and co-taught lessons in: dance and team-building
PE K-12 Module Springfield, MA Fall 2013
● Assessed student learning in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains
● Constructed and taught four lessons on different fitness components
● Managed classroom behavior in regards to routines, rules, and safety
East Longmeadow High School East Longmeadow, MA Fall 2013
Employment History:
2. Lifeguard Oasis Summer Camp, Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY Summer 2012
● Employed effective strategies for building teamwork and encouraging campers to challenge
themselves
● Planned and instructed swimming lessons for 15 campers
Lifeguard FDR State Park,Yorktown Heights, NY Summer 2013
● Ability to inspect swimming area and report any unsafe conditions
● In depth knowledge of safety procedures and protocols relevant to swimming and other water
sports
● Hands on experience in administering lifesaving procedures
Swimming Instructor Springfield College, Springfield, MA Spring 2014
● Enforce all policies and procedures pertaining to aquatic facilities
● Created a number of different lessons for level one swimmers
● Conduct an effective swimming program including swimming, planning, implementing and
evaluating with the
● Ability to demonstrate proper swimming techniques
Waterfront Director Camp Wa Wa Segowea Southfield, MA Summer 2015
Camp Director-Randle Cassidy (413) 229-9110
● Plan, direct, and supervise a safe and fun waterfront program
● Train and supervise waterfront staff
● Manage facilities and equipment in the waterfront program area
● Participate as a member of the camp management team to plan, direct, and supervise evening
programs, special events, overnights, and all other camp functions
Volunteer Experience:
MAHPERD Convention Worcester,MA
Fall 2013
(Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance)
Humanics in Action Day Volunteer Springfield, MA Fall 2011-
2014
● Participated in campus wide day of service learning
First Generation Springfield, MA Fall 2015
Artistic Director-Julie Litchtenberg 413-374-4938
● One on one English tutor
Internship with Wilson Gray YMCA Hartford, CT Winter 2015
Youth Academic Support Specialist Spring 2015
3. Jordan Long, 413 222-8091
● Planned events such as college tour and male youth summit
● Supervised youth on field trips
● Created and implemented mentoring lessons for Y-tip program
● Participated in running an adult basketball league
Athletics:
Springfield College, Springfield, MA Spring 2013
Varsity Cross Country, indoor, and outdoor track Fall 2013
Certifications:
American Red Cross Life Guard CPR/ First Aid, Waterfront,Life Guard Instructor Spring 2015