1. CHRIS BERG, M.S.
206 East Stadium Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906
m: 317.645.6103
hoosier9@gmail.com
P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Proven talent for aligning institutional strategy and objectives with extensive experience in physical education
instruction and teacher training to achieve maximum student development. Growth-focused educator with
expertise spanning physical education, wellness, curriculum development, coaching and mentoring, student
advising, secondary and elementary education, higher-education teacher training, curriculum development,
education technology, team management and organizational management. Exceptional educator and team
leader with verifiable history of success in building student rapport and advancing student performance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2013-PRESENT
PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR FOR HK 322
• Provide expert instruction in physical education for 30 elementary education majors prior to
their student teaching experience.
• Focus course teachings to emphasize the importance of introductory movement concepts and
skills as the foundation for a comprehensive Physical Education program.
LAFAYETTE SUNNYSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, 2012-PRESENT
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
• Provide interdisciplinary/cross-curricular teaching in physical education to bolster student health and
wellbeing.
• Supervise more than 40 pre-service teachers from Purdue University developing skills in evaluation:
o HK 326 Adapted Physical Education
o HK 329 Curriculum in Physical Education
o EDCI 429 Student Teaching Seminar
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, 2011-2012
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT
• Appointed primary instructor for Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) majors in: HK

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104, HK 105, HK 112, PES 112
• Supervised pre-service physical education students in student-teaching settings: EDCI 429.
• Delivered constructive feedback to student teachers to ensure they strengthened skills gaps.
AVON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL WEST, 2005-2011
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER/WELLNESS COORDINATOR
• Conceptualized developed, and implemented engaging, measurable, integrated curriculum that is
aligned with state and national standards.
• Advanced the corporation’s grade level swimming curriculum that is progressive and sequential in order
to meet the needs of all students.
• Authored the school’s ISTEP prep interdisciplinary/cross-curricular unit.
• Created, refined, and instituted the school’s first exer-gaming curriculum.
• Integrated technology as an assessment tool for daily feedback and performance analysis.
• Developed, implemented, and certified adherence to the corporation wellness policies throughout the
district.
• Spearheaded development of the annual fundraiser, Fun Run Walk, raising more than $15,000 annually
for teacher and student initiatives.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
• YES Ghana (Africa) Sports Director, 2015
• Techfit coordinator in partnership with Purdue University, 2015-2016
• Torch Committee member in partnership with Indiana State Government and Purdue University EPICS,
2015-2016
• Physical Education Teacher Migrant Education Region 2, 2014-Present
RELATED EXPERIENCE
SURVIVOR SPORTS CAMP, AVON IN, 2006-2010
CAMP DIRECTOR
• Conceptualized, designed, developed, and actualized an adventure summer camp for Avon
students to develop team-building skills.
AVON HIGH SCHOOL, AVON IN, 2005-2010
ASSISTANT COACH, VARSITY SOFTBALL
• Mentored, motivated, and inspired student-athletes to perform their best on the field and in the

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classroom.
• Assisted head coach with all duties and administration of team as required.
GREATER CLEVELAND SPORTS COMMISSION, 2005
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
• Cultivated strong professional relationships with corporate partners to secure sponsorhip for the
XGames Mountain Dew Tour.
• Served as key contributor on corporate event management for the International Olympic Triad.
• Piloted development and ensured advancement of the marketing scheme for the Jim Brown Lacrosse
tournament.
BLOOMINGTON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL, BLOOMINGTON IN, 2000-2004
ASSISTANT COACH, VARSITY FOOTBALL
• Served as Offensive Coordinator.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.) IN PHYSICAL HEALTH AND KINESIOLOGY, EXPECTED 2018
Purdue University, Education & Sport Pedagogy
Committee Chair: Dr. Thomas Templin, Ph.D.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.SC.) IN ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION & SPORT MANAGEMENTS, 2005
Indiana University
Committee Chair: Dr. Larry Fielding Ph.D.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, (B.SC.) IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, 2002
Indiana University
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
• K-12 Building Level Administration License, Indiana University, May 2010
• WSI (Water Safety Instructor)
• CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

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AWARDS AND HONORS
• Avon School Corporation Teacher of the year, 2009-2010
• Avon Education Foundation Grant, 2010
• Polar Grant, 2011
• Radio Disney Grant, 2011
• ASAP Acceleration Grant 2013
• Action for Healthy Kids 2016
• IU Health Strong Schools 2016
COURSES TAUGHT
PRIMARY INSTRUCTOR, PURDUE UNIVERSITY
• HK 322: Physical Education In The Elementary School
• HK 105: Development & Analysis of Invasion Games HK 112: Healthy Aquatics
• HK 104: Educational Gymnastics & Adventure Education PES 112: Beginning Aquatics
TEACHING ASSISTANT, PURDUE UNIVERSITY
• EDCI 429: Teaching of Physical Education in Secondary Schools (4 semesters)
• Served as a college supervisor for pre-service physical education students
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD), 2004-2016,
• Society of Heath and Physical Education (SHAPE)/(NASPE), 2004-2016
• National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA), 2005-2016
PUBLICATION
• Becoming a Hoosier
Additional Information

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• Lafayette Ignite e-Learning conference Keynote speaker
• Guest Speaker LARA education center
• Guest Speaker Purdue School of Public Health
• Guest Speaker Ball State School of Education
• Guest Speaker West Virginia University School of Kinesiology

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• Lafayette Ignite e-Learning conference Keynote speaker
• Guest Speaker LARA education center
• Guest Speaker Purdue School of Public Health
• Guest Speaker Ball State School of Education
• Guest Speaker West Virginia University School of Kinesiology