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Graham Stafford

York,SC

Summary

Dynamic educator and coach with extensive experience of 27 years in physical education and soccer coaching, notably with Clover School District. Excelled in mentoring, promoting physical fitness and making meaningful relationships. Demonstrated exceptional team leadership and classroom management, significantly enhancing student and athlete development. Skilled in creating engaging and health-promoting curricula.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PE / Health Teacher & Head Varsity Soccer Coach

Clover School District
08.2014 - 10.2024

Provided a rigorous, challenging and personalized PE / Health curriculum to a wide range of student needs.


Responsible for all aspects of the Varsity Boys Soccer program.

Director of Coaching

Discoveries Soccer Club
08.2007 - 07.2017
  • Supported execution of player development to grow players and coaching staff via mentoring and evaluations.
  • Directed youth training, conditioning and performance of ALL soccer teams in the club of around 2,000 players.


Elementary School PE Teacher

Rock Hill Schools
08.2007 - 06.2014
  • Responsible for providing the PE curriculum as the sole PE teacher at the school of roughly 400 students.
  • Enhanced students' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through fun and engaging lessons.
  • Coached Soccer at Northwestern HS at the same time

PE Teacher / Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

Duxbury Public School District
07.2003 - 06.2007

Responsible for designing and delivering engaging physical education lessons, instructing students in various sports and fitness activities, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, assessing student progress, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Head Men's Soccer Coach

Emerson College
06.2000 - 07.2002

Conducted all aspects of the program within the rules, regulations, and procedures of the conference, the NCAA, the departmental policy manual, and the university.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education

Brunel University
London, England
06-1997

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Mentoring
  • Motivational skills
  • Mental health awareness
  • Physical fitness and condition
  • Health promotion
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Fun and engaging lessons
  • Team leadership / Team Player
  • Flexibility
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • Current SC teaching license
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

PE / Health Teacher & Head Varsity Soccer Coach

Clover School District
08.2014 - 10.2024

Director of Coaching

Discoveries Soccer Club
08.2007 - 07.2017

Elementary School PE Teacher

Rock Hill Schools
08.2007 - 06.2014

PE Teacher / Head Boys Varsity Soccer Coach

Duxbury Public School District
07.2003 - 06.2007

Head Men's Soccer Coach

Emerson College
06.2000 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education

Brunel University
Graham Stafford