Kip Crofts
Middleton,ID
Summary
Dedicated educator and Head Football Coach with a proven history of driving student success and elevating team performance at Caldwell School District. Renowned for developing innovative lesson plans and effective classroom management strategies, while fostering motivation among students and team cohesion. Committed to enhancing community engagement and pursuing ongoing educational advancements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher / Head Football Coach
Caldwell School District
Caldwell , ID
08.2023 - Current
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Teacher-Head Football Coach
Payette School District
Payette, ID
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Boise State University
Boise, ID05-1994
Skills
- Creative lesson plan development
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Classroom instruction
- Cooperative learning experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Organized practice plans
- Ran practices
- Taught the skills necessary to be a good football player
- managed the team's culture
- Managed other coaches
- Student motivation
- Flexible and adaptive
- Community involvement
Affiliations
- I am heavily involved in church activities and functions.
- I have been a member of my city Planning and Zoning Commission.
- I have volunteered for charity events and fundraisers.
Accomplishments
- State coach of the year.
- District coach of the year.
- A finalist for National coach of the year for the Positive Coaching alliance
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Portuguese
Limited
Certification
- Concussion protocol
- CPR /First Aid
Timeline
Teacher / Head Football Coach
Caldwell School District
08.2023 - Current
Teacher-Head Football Coach
Payette School District
08.2016 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Boise State University
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