Aaron Dempsey

Favorite Quote: The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee

Statement of Purpose: I want to be a teacher so that I may mentor, guide, and help mature the
future of America, and so that I will be able to help so many people by being an example and
role model. This way I will be able to use the life that my teachers have bettered throughout the
years to help improve other peoples lives.

Resume:

Aaron Dempsey
103 Red River Dr. Conway AR 72120
Cell Phone #- (501)-952-5889
Aspencer94@gmail.com

Summary: I have worked with children as young as infants to adults in their senior years as
a lifeguard for three going on four years now. I have dealt with heatstroke victims, people who
have been cut open from various accidents, and have diffused or dealt with situations
accordingly when patrons became flustered and were not happy with the service provided by my
subordinates at the time. I wrestled for six years at Central Arkansas Christian School and was
all state all four years of my high school career and runner-up for three of these years. I have
attended Boys State, am an ROTC four year scholarship winner, and was in Beta Club two years
as an officer in high school along with being an officer in the National Honor Society. I have
also worked landscaping with Maumelle Country Club for a summer and was well received
there.

Highlights:
CPR Certified
Physically fit
Works well under pressure
Can take on responsibilities and manage
Friendly & Personable
Energetic
Resourceful

Experience:
 Overbrook Pool of Arkansas Three summers prior, and this coming summer
Position- Lifeguard for 3 years, Manager as well my third year
Maumelle Country Club One summer of landscaping work
Primarily a weed-eating specialist and small area mower

Education:
Central Arkansas Christian School- High School Graduate
University of Central Arkansas- Sophomore in the PETE Program

Accomplishments:
Nationally awarded ROTC Scholarship for four years full ride
All State wrestler four years and state runner-up three years
National Honor Society officer
Beta Club officer
Boys State Alumni
3.6 GPA High School

Community Service:
High School offered a community service outreach program called Mustang Missions
Miracle League softball for 5 years
Food Drives
Delivering food to homeless and impoverished
Renovation a missionary shelter
Putting together a Christmas party for Orphaned children
Special Olympics for Access Gators School was put on at our track annually
Clean up crew after a natural disaster hit a community
Fund Raisers for the needy
Blood Donations
Went to Nashville Tennessee for Spring Break freshmen year in College to help at a shelter
with religious teachings, feeding the homeless, and helping keep the mission running well
Went to Vietnam and Thailand for a month over the summer going into my Sophomore year
of college to teach English, give religious teachings, and help care for the injured, homeless,
and impoverished of these nations
Professional Organization: National PE Standards
SHAPE America's National Standards define what a student should know and
be able to do as result of a quality physical education program. States and
local school districts across the country use the National Standards to
develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula.

Standard 1 - The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a

variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2 - The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts,
principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard 3 - The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge
and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical
activity and fitness.
Standard 4 - The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal
and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5 - The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical
activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social
interaction.

Code of Ethics

Membership in the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators requires a commitment

to maintain exemplary standards of professional conduct, to uphold the highest standards of
ethical behavior, and to provide competent professional leadership to the local school districts of
Arkansas. Therefore, the Arkansas Association of Education Administrators endorses the
following Code of Ethics.

I. The school administrator strives to make the success of students the fundamental basis of all
decision-making and actions.

A. The school administrator will seek to provide equitable educational opportunities and
experiences for all pupils based on their needs and abilities.

B. The school administrator will inform his/her immediate supervisor of deficiencies in

educational service and provide leadership in seeking improvements.

C. The school administrator will seek to employ the best qualified personnel, using fair and
objective standards.
D. The school administrator will involve stakeholders in educational decisions when
implementation of the decisions affects them.

II. The school administrator fulfills all professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity.

A. The school administrator will be truthful and maintain integrity in every aspect of his/her
professional life.

B. The school administrator will constantly uphold the honor and dignity of his/her profession in
all actions and relations with pupils, colleagues, board of education members and the public.

C. The school administrator will not make untrue or derogatory statements about other
colleagues or school systems.

D. The school administrator will not make public statements or communications that knowingly
contain false or misleading information in order to further his/her professional status.

III. The school administrator supports the principles of constitutionalism and due process and
seeks to protect the civil rights of individuals.

A. The school administrator will ensure that students and staff will not be disciplined or deprived
of their rights without an opportunity for a fair hearing.

B. The school administrator will ensure that parents and other community representatives retain
their right to be heard and their concerns shall be given respectful consideration.

C. The school administrator will apply rules and regulations objectively, consistently, and
impartially.

IV. The school administrator obeys local, state, and federal laws and supports the orderly and
constitutional processes of change.

A. The school administrator will adhere to high ethical and moral standards as a citizen and as an
educator.

B. The school administrator will express his/her views on the propriety or justice of specific laws
when appropriate.

C. The school administrator will not withhold evidence in a legal proceeding nor knowingly
shield violators of the law.

V. The school administrator implements in good faith all school board policies and
administrative rules and regulations.
A. The school administrator will consistently implement the policies and procedures adopted by
the board of directors.

B. The school administrator will support board and staff members in a professional manner.

C. The school administrator will not publicly criticize board or staff members.

VI. The school administrator seeks changes in state and local laws, policies, and regulations that
are not consistent with sound educational policy and professional practice.

A. The school administrator will encourage, support and promote legislation, policies, and
regulations that will improve schools.

B. The school administrator will oppose legislation that is deemed harmful to the best interests of
schools.

C. The school administrator, acting as a professional educator and as a citizen, will articulate
his/her judgment on public policy issues notwithstanding the positions of professional or
educational organizations or agencies.

VII. The school administrator does not improperly use his/her position or influence for personal
or economic gain.

A. The school administrator will not profit in any direct or material way through influence in the
selection of goods or services.

B. The school administrator will not engage in personal business ventures that interfere with the
responsibilities of the position.

C. The school administrator will not show favoritism in recommending for employment a
relative who is not properly qualified for the position.

VIII. The school administrator accepts academic degrees or professional certification only from
duly accredited institutions.

IX. The school administrator maintains high standards and seeks to improve his/her effectiveness
through research and continuing professional development.

A. The school administrator will meet requirements for certification by the state.

B. The school administrator will attend and encourage all staff to participate in professional
growth activities.

C. The school administrator will seek out best practices and relevant research to apply to his/her
local program.

D. The school administrator will support his/her professional organizations.

X. The school administrator honors all contracts until fulfillment or release.

A. The school administrator will honor his/her contract obligations and not enter into a new
contract without satisfying commitments made or securing a contractual release.

B. The school administrator will not knowingly misrepresent himself/herself or others in seeking
a position in public education.

C. The school administrator will not seek or accept any position where this Code of Ethics must
be compromised or abandoned.

Tess Frameworks:

Domain 1: A- I have had a college professor that was extremely knowledgeable in his field of
study, which was the entirety of the human body and its functions. This was shown through him
not only teaching it, but having very applicable analogies and ways of teaching so that it would
stay with the students
B- In high school I had a substitute teacher that was very personable with my class as seniors.
She was very good at teaching because she was able to communicate to all the students what the
lesson was trying to communicate. Also she was sure to celebrate birthdays for all students even
though she was a temporary substitute.

E- Last semester I had a teacher who I never could seem to figure out how to do their
assignments for. I spoke with this teacher many times, but every time I did she made it more and
more frustrating and confusing. I had so much trouble in the class that I eventually failed because
I could never properly do her work. So being able to communicate with your students well is a
huge deal so that they are able to follow the class, and so that the substitute will be able to take
care of the class well.

Domain 2: B- Creating a culture for learning is extremely important. If the students feel nervous
or scared or are unhappy they are less likely to succeed or even try their hardest in the class. A
teacher from high school was very good at doing this. He was very personable and would joke
with the class, but balanced it well so that even though we were friendly with him we knew he
was in charge, and that when we needed to do work or be serious he was able to get our attention
quickly.

D- I had a teacher that was very good at dealing with student behavior. She would always try to
give them the benefit of the doubt, but when the students would go too far she would use a
certain tone of voice that wasnt louder or anything, but it was stern enough to make everyone
stop and start behaving. I feel that having that ability would be extremely helpful so that you
dont ever lose control of your class and can keep things on track as needed.

E- The same teacher from 2D was also good at Physical space in the classroom. She made sure
that every student was spaced out enough to be able to stretch and not see each others work, but
close enough and positioned in such a way that would be very good for her to have control of the
class, make it inviting, and make it feel fine and not like a prison like so many of my other
teachers have before.

Domain 3: A- Communication with students is crucial. This is not only important to get the
lesson across, but also to make sure your students are alright. By being able to be a mentor
through proper communication with students you can help these students achieve more, deal with
problems, and you will understand them more so that you will know how to deal with students
such as them later on and make sure they are getting everything they need out of the class.

C- By engaging your students in learning, you are furthering their understanding of the subject
much more. This teaching method helps because it makes it a more real thing to the students it
creates a personal level between them and the subject, and it keeps them involved with the
lesson. By keeping this going your students will also be able to articulate their ideas in
conversation better later on in their lives.

E-Demonstrating flexibility in a classroom is extremely vital for children to witness. If the

children do not they will not be able to learn to be able to adapt to things as well since they will
not have been exposed to it as much. By performing this, like in my ROTC class, and throwing
in changes in the plan out of nowhere it helps with critical thinking skills.

Domain 4: A- This is important so that you will know what you need to fix for next time. If you
do not reflect on your lessons they will never improve. ROTC always has an After Action Report
so that all the members involved can say what could have gone better, what was good, and things
we could do differently. This helps us to do better next time, and can think of how to make
things run smoother.

C- Communication with families is extremely important. If a teacher does not the parents will be
upset not knowing exactly what is going on with their childrens lives. Also the parents would be
able to be contacted by the teacher so that they will know the assignments and problems that the
children are having in class.

F- Demonstrating professionalism is important solely for the fact that you have to keep your
image reputable. If you are not presenting yourself well then you will not be perceived and as a
good influence on the children, a mar at the school, and overall unappealing to others in the
community. This is done by keeping personal and business lives separate.

Reflection of legal position of interns:

I feel that the legal position of interns policy at UCA is appropriate. It lays down the
ethics expected from them, the ins and outs of what will happen, and everything else the intern
will need to know. I also feel that this document is good due to the fact that it is easily accessible
and on the main page of the college so that it is easily found. It also lays out what the can and
cants of being an intern are and what kind of legal protection they have.

Portfolio Reflection: Overall I feel the portfolio was fairly easy due to the clear instructions for
most of it. The only problem I had with it was the part asking about the legal position of interns.
I feel it should have been explained what it wanted more, or at least show a link of where to go
instead of leaving it at legal position of interns. If that had been explained more I feel that the
entire portfolio would have been extremely easy to follow and complete. Otherwise it was very
well made and easy to follow for students.