Cody Staves
Teacher/Coach/ Media Marketing
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Player Development Coach, Media Marketing & Science and Math Teacher with 10+ years of experience. Committed to enhancing overall student success by maintaining productive relationships with students, parents, faculty and keeping educational protocols up-to-date. I truly believe that the student-athlete is best taught through experience, actively taking part in hands-on projects and creating real world learning experiences to enhance student critical thinking and character development. Expert in connecting with a variety of students while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Faculty, Lead Coach, Media Marketing
Accelerator School
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2021 - Current
- Boosted the school's presence on social media through branding, consistent posting, and video editing reels. Targeted a wide variety of audiences on multiple platforms.
- Boosted team morale through regular communication, feedback, and recognition of individual achievements.
- Increased athlete performance by emphasizing consistency, technical skills, tactical awareness, and cognitive overload during training sessions.
- Increased student performance in the classroom by managing pacing, communication with both students and parents, and by developing our 21st century curriculum.
- Offered flexibility within responsibilities when the faculty needed a science/math teacher, or when the students needed offline enrichment/individualized support.
- Mentored student-athletes, faculty members, promoting professional growth within the organization.
Player Development Coach
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- Led on ice training sessions, managed training time efficiently to maximize skill development opportunities.
- Coordinated community outreach events involving both players and coaching staff members.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to create effective strategies and individualized development plans that led to team success.
- Evaluated player strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Science Department, Faculty
Village Christian Schools
Los Angeles, CA
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Instructed 1 Section of AP Chemistry, 1 Section of AP Physics 1, and 3 Sections of General Chemistry
- Implemented each of the 6 AP Collegeboard Science Practices including, models and representations, question and method, representing data and phenomena, model analysis, mathematical routines, and argumentation.
- Utitilized the AP Collegeboard content in conjunction with Virtual Labs to meet the Lab Requirement during COVID-19 while students were in a hybrid setting.
- Met with science department to discuss strategies specific to the current student body and the educational goals for the year.
- Met with the assistant principal, principal, as well as the faculty & staff to implement the moral standards and school culture in the classroom.
- Led an advisory group to develop student character, and encourage individual student leadership tasks.
Science Department, Faculty
Campbell Hall Episcopal
Studio City, CA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Long Term Sub, 3 month contract
- 2 Sections of Honors Chemistry, and 2 Sections of General Chemistry
- Taught diverse levels of Chemistry, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Science Department & Varsity Head Coach
Vermont Academy
Saxtons River, VT
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Instructed 3 Sections of Core Science Course at Secondary/ HS level
- Attended scouting events and showcases in order to recruit future players to Vermont Academy
- Attended local NCAA Division I and Division III competitions to build relationships in order to place current Vermont Academy on future rosters.
- Designed team practice and team events to encourage athletes on the ice and off the ice in areas such as leadership, conditioning, team work, film study, and accountability in career advancement.
- Organized and implemented a travel schedule and protocol for athletes and the team while on the road for travel and home games.
- Met with Science Faculty, and Athletic Staff along with Head of School to enhance school programs on a united front.
- Worked directly with Athletic Director to work within the team budget to provide travel arrangements, team meals, and bus schedules to make sure team travel was seamless.
Science Department, Faculty
Yeshiva University Of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Instructed 1 Section of AP Physics C Mechanics, 1 Section of Honors Chemistry, 1 Section of Physics, 1 Section of Algebra, STEAM Seminar Advisor, & Math Team Advisor
- Collaborated with veteran & new teachers to bridge the gap between past successful strategies, techniques, materials, and new educational technologies.
- Maintained current industry knowledge by reading publications, attending ISTE, NSTA, and AP Collegeboard conferences.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of students by establishing the schools first ever Math Team.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, to determine which educational strategies and methods were best suited for the students.
- Served as one of the schools STEAM Advisors and led a STEAM Seminar where current HS Students worked on research labs in collaboration with local universities to gain knowledge and experience in career fields of their interest.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Educational Technology
Developing Design Thinkers
Creativity in Delivery of Instruction
Teamwork
Flexibility in Math & Science Dept
Timeline
Player Development Coach
Carolina Junior Hurricanes
08.2022 - Current
Faculty, Lead Coach, Media Marketing
Accelerator School
08.2021 - Current
Science Department, Faculty
Village Christian Schools
09.2020 - 06.2021
Science Department, Faculty
Campbell Hall Episcopal
01.2019 - 03.2020
Science Department & Varsity Head Coach
Vermont Academy
11.2018 - 06.2019
Science Department, Faculty
Yeshiva University Of Los Angeles
09.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
08.2009 - 05.2013