Owen Kuntz
Crete
Summary
Experienced with developing engaging health and fitness programs that promote lifelong physical health and well-being. Utilize effective teaching methods to inspire students and enhance their physical and mental abilities. Focused on forming relationships with students that help cultivate a positive classroom environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Crete Middle School/Crete Intermediate School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw 8th Grade Health and Physical Education under the supervision of Rebecca Deisley.
- Units taught included lacrosse, mental health and disorders, and family and peer relationships.
- Oversaw Intermediate Physical Education under the supervision of Claire Johnson.
- Units taught included volleyball, basketball, and floor hockey.
Practicum Student
Crete High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversaw high school weights and conditioning classes under the supervision of Makayla Tepe.
- Saw ages varying from ages 14-18.
Practicum Student
Crete Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Oversaw 8th Grade Health and PE under the supervision of Rebecca Deisley.
- Units taught included dance, tennis, handball, family relationships, and nutrition.
Practicum Student
Riley Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw Kindergarten-5th Grade Physical Education under the supervision of Alissa Cookston.
- Units taught included volleyball, football, basketball, and hockey.
Practicum Student
Mickle Middle School/Lincoln North Star
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Oversaw Physical Education Classes for ages 6th-8th at Mickle Middle School under the supervision of Anna McVay.
- Units taught included pickle ball, fitness, and badminton.
- Oversaw weights and conditioning courses at Lincoln North Star under the supervision of Stewart Venable.
Para Educator
Crete Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
- Supervised children in a classroom setting and assisted classroom teacher with daily lessons
- Also supervised Crete after school program playing various activities with children grades 3-5
Disaster Repair Tech
Service Master
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Wide range of duties relating to disaster restoration and water mitigation
Concrete Worker
Maly Construction
06.2021 - Current
- Pouring driveways, sidewalks, pools, porches, sheds, etc
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education And Health K-12
Doane University
Crete, NE05-2024
High School Diploma -
Crete High School
Crete, NE05-2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Skill Development
Athletics
Doane University Football:
- Three-year captain
- Four-year Tough Guy recipient (an award voted on by peers for players that demonstrated mental and physical toughness, accountability, and the ability to do the right thing)
- Four-year starter
Crete High School:
- 12 Sport Athlete (Football, Basketball, Baseball)
- All-State Football
- Four year letter recipient in all respected sports
Honors and Awards
- NFFNetwork Hampshire Honor Society Recipient
- Champion of Character Award
- Health Education Major of the Year Award - Doane University
Community Service
- PALS Mentoring Program
- Crete Backpack Program
- Volunteer Coaching (Football, Baseball, and Basketball)
- Play 60
References
- Cindy Meyer, Doane University Advisor/Professor, (402) 641-7627, cindy.meyer@doane.edu
- Becki Deisley, Cooperating Teacher/Mentor, (402) 314-1607, rebeccad@creteschools.org
- Claire Johnson, Cooperating Teacher/Mentor, (402) 826-0454, claire.johnson@creteschools.org
- Alissa Cookston, Cooperating Teacher/Mentor, (402) 570-8116, acooks@lps.org
- Jonathan Johnson, Football Coach, (228) 990-9410, jonathan.johnson@doane.edu
- J.L Vertin, Doane University Professor/Coach, (402) 890-2277, jl.vertin@doane.edu
Clubs and organizations
- Circle of Friends (Lunch with friends who have special needs)
- Unified Bowling (Bowling with students who have special needs)
- Alpha Lambda Delta (Organization for students who are excelling in the classroom above a 3.2 GPA)
- Doane Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Doane Bible Study
Certification
Physical Education and Health K-12
Timeline
Student Teacher
Crete Middle School/Crete Intermediate School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Practicum Student
Mickle Middle School/Lincoln North Star
01.2024 - 05.2024
Practicum Student
Riley Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Practicum Student
Crete Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Practicum Student
Crete High School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Concrete Worker
Maly Construction
06.2021 - Current
Para Educator
Crete Public Schools
03.2021 - Current
Disaster Repair Tech
Service Master
06.2020 - 01.2023
Physical Education and Health K-12
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education And Health K-12
Doane University
High School Diploma -
Crete High School
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