Soccer Coach
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Soccer Coach

Andrew Dorata
150 88th Street • Brooklyn, New York 11209
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Qualifications Summary


Dedicated educator and coach with advanced knowledge of New York State requirements to excel as a Physical Education Teacher & Youth Sports Director.
¬ Proven teaching & coaching abilities with both professional and volunteer experience coaching children in various environments, from an urban public school to international camps.
¬ Solid professional background working with diverse populations of children
¬ Extensive athletic background with a history of playing sports including soccer, basketball, and football.
¬ Passionate advocate of physical fitness for both adults and children to promote physical and emotional well-being.

Education & Certification


Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Adaptive Physical Education K-12, 2013
Brooklyn College, City University of New York – Brooklyn, New York
Masters of Education in Special Education Grades 1-6, 2016
Brooklyn College, City University of New York – Brooklyn, New York

~ LISCENSURE~
Initial Certificate, Physical Education Pre-K–12
New York State Education Department
~ ENNYYSA State F, E & National D License Certified Soccer Coach
The Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
~ CERTIFICATIONS ~
Certifications in First Aid / CPR / CPI
The American Red Cross, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
~ AFFILIATIONS ~
Member
New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

Languages:
Italian – Fluent
Spanish –Elementary level


EXPERIENCE




NYC Department of Education, PS 230, Brooklyn, New York
Physical Education Teacher, 9/2016- Present
Physical Education Teacher for grades Pre K-5. Oversee, teach and organize the physical education department under the NYS common core standards and guidelines for 1000 students. Safety Coordinator for students and Teachers (Building Response Team)
NYC Department of Education, P 224Q, Fresh Meadows, Queens
Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, 9/2014-8/2016
Physical education teacher for K-3, district 75 students. Oversee, teach and organize the physical education department under the NYS common core standards and guidelines. Physical Best trained and certified.

UNIVERSAL KIDS SOCCER, East Harlem, New York
Owner & Director, 12/2013 Present
Coordinated, modified and adapted all soccer activities for diverse children 18 months-5 years old. Created a network of coaches and clients throughout the 5 boroughs utilizing modern & creative approaches to enhance children’s coordination, motor skills and movement in a fun environment.

The Modern School of Soccer, New York, New York
Manager & Coach, 2/2011 1/2014
Executed, developed and coordinated advanced curricula to enhance and develop the soccer skills of beginner and continued learner children from 2-13 years old. Lead organized activities with the emphasis on fun and being active to foster skills and motor skills training and socialization. Build strong bonds with my students, team and kids to serve as a positive role model in their fitness youth development

Scoula di Leonardo Da Vinci , Rome, Italy
English Teacher, 10/2007-12/2007
- Taught basic English and developed lesson plans for young beginner English language learners
- Played midfield for organization’s foreign club soccer team

United States Navy, 9/2003 9/2007
Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer- In charge of ship’s advanced electrical systems in all troubleshooting, repair, installation and maintenance.
- Electrical Division Fitness Coordinator- In charge of all electrical division’s physical fitness activities, exercise and wellness testing.
- Ship’s midfielder for Norfolk Naval Base Soccer Team
- 2 Navy Achievement Medals for outstanding work in related fields.
USS San Antonio (LPD-17) Norfolk, VA