Resume
Ethan Pettengill
Physical Education Lecturer
Dedicated physical educator with 10+ years of experience teaching and coaching across university, secondary, and community settings. Passionate about physical literacy, inclusive practice, and building active communities, through experiential learning.
Professional Experience
Physical Education Lecturer
SUNY Cortland
- Teach undergraduate courses including Team Sports Methods, Adventure Activities, Health Related Physical Fitness, Racket Activities, and Outdoor Education for Future Physical Educators
- Design and update course curricula aligned with NYS Standards, SHAPE America standards and pre-service teacher competencies
- Support student teachers through coursework, observation, and feedback on instructional practice
Physical Education Teacher
Waterloo Senior High School
- Delivered physical education curriculum across grade levels with a focus on inclusive and student-centered learning
- Coached various varsity and junior varsity sports programs, earning multiple sectional titles and a state championship.
- Contributed to school-wide wellness initiatives, field trips and extracurricular programming
Assistant General Manager
Tri-County Sports Complex
- Designed and facilitated sport and fitness programs for youth and adult populations
- Built school-community partnerships to extend physical activity opportunities beyond the school day
Education
M.Ed. Physical Education
University of Alabama
Graduate studies in physical education pedagogy and curriculum
B.S. Physical Education
SUNY Cortland
Concentration in teacher preparation
A.S. Physical Education
Finger Lakes Community College
Skills
Curriculum DesignPhysical LiteracyInclusive EducationSport PedagogyStudent MentorshipCommunity ProgrammingAssessment & EvaluationAdventure Education
Certifications
Youth/Young Adult Mental Health First Aid
National Council for Mental Wellbeing · 2020
USA Softball Umpire Certification
USA Softball · 2024
Wilderness First Aid Responder
Survivor MED Schools · 2025