1. Diana E. Kontos
15 Weathervane Way 631-561-9662
Dix Hills, New York 11746 Dianakontos24@gmail.com
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Passion to Educate ~ High Honors Graduate with Multiple Certifications ~ Experienced Teacher’s Assistant
~ Montessori Experience ~ Physical Fitness and Nutrition Focused ~ Nurturing Educator ~ Desire to Inspire
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education – State University of New York at Cortland, Cortland, NY
Major: Physical Education
Honors Graduate: Magna cum laude (GPA: 3.72)
 President’s List (2 Semesters); Dean’s List (8 Semesters)
 Member of Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta Pi Honor Societies Spring 2014-Present
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Teacher’s Assistant, CA Technologies Montessori School
Islandia, New York June 2015 - Present
 Assisted multiple lead teachers with classroom activities for children ages five years or younger.
 Instructed and supervised children in social and developmental activities.
 Provided one-on-one attention as needed, including evaluating the students’ social development
and physical well-being.
Student Teaching: Sagamore Middle School Fall 2014
Sachem, New York
 Created and implemented daily lesson plans which promote the improvement of physical,
cognitive and collaborative skills.
 Reinforced teamwork, cooperation and problem solving while providing praise and
individualized support to students.
 Worked independently and team taught with other physical education teachers.
 Taught adaptive Physical Education classes by modifying lessons to meet the needs of the
individual students.
Student Teaching: Wood Park Primary School Fall 2014
Commack, New York
 Created lesson plans for students in grades K-2 for various activities that incorporated Common
Core standards.
 Conducted pre and post assessments in order to evaluate student learning.
 Provided positive and constructive individualized student feedback throughout the lesson
segment.
 Created visual aides to assist student in learning proper health and skill related fitness.
Field Experience: Adaptive Physical Education Spring 2014
SUNY Cortland
 Created individualized lesson plans based on student’s IEP.
 Responsible for creating and adapting lessons for students with disabilities ages 15-17 in the
pool.

2. CHAMP (Cortland Homer Afterschool Mentorship Program) Assistant Spring/Fall 2013
JM McDonald Sports Complex, Cortland NY
 Assisted in daily activities and assessed students’ motor skills.
Teacher Assistance: Rhythms and Dance Fall 2013
SUNY Cortland
 Instructed and evaluated students in different types of dance from a teacher’s perspective.
COACHING/LIFEGUARD EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard, CA Technologies Montessori School
June 2015- Present
Islandia, New York
 Maintained continuous surveillance and safety of students and instructors while in the
swimming pool.
 Responsible for performing lifesaving activities such as resuscitation and first aid.
 Identify hazards or potential hazards and take measures to prevent accidents.
Assistant Coach: Field Hockey, Commack Middle School Fall 2014
 Organized and ran different drills related to field hockey.
 Designed plays and built a good rapport with the coach and players.
 Assisted head coach with daily practices, home and away games.
Assistant Coach: Volleyball, Sagamore Middle School Fall 2014
 Taught skills, techniques and strategies for team play associated with volleyball.
 Facilitated team development and effectiveness through the use of drills and proper techniques.
 Inspired players to overcome weaknesses and build their confidence.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Membership (Fall 2012-
Present)
 Attended NYS AHPERD conference in Verona, NY (Fall 2013, 2014)
 SUNY Cortland Alliance of Physical Education Majors Club
 Member (Fall 2011-Spring 2015)
 Board Member/Event Coordinator (Spring 2013-Spring 2014)
 Lead the AV department at Central Zone Mini Conference (Spring 2014)
 Attended the Central Zone Mini Conference (Spring 2014)
 Attended the Suffolk Zone Conference (Fall 2014)
CERTIFICATIONS
 American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Spring 2015
 CPR/AED and First Aid Certification Spring 2015
 NYS Professional Coaching Certification Spring 2014
 DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) Workshop Spring 2014
 Concussion Certification Fall 2013
 SAVE (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education) Workshop Spring 2012
 CAR (Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting) Workshop Fall 2012
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.