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Education
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Lubbock Cooper Education Foundation Grant Winner Recipient 2018
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Adam Hatley

Fort Worth,Tx

Summary

Dedicated educator and leader committed to making a meaningful impact in students' lives. Passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques and individualized education plans tailored to diverse learning needs. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive student success and development, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive. Driven by the fulfillment that comes from investing in others and witnessing their achievements, with a long-term vision of leaving a lasting legacy in education.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Springdale Elementary
01.2025 - Current
  • Teach Resource classes and inclusion at the elementary school. Supervise Para educators in resource/inclusion to make sure students were being met. Keep up with all inclusion minutes for each student and make sure that they are being successful in the classroom and that all classwork is completed.
  • Plan lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade students and oversee the classroom.
  • Responsible for the safety and direction of all students in the classroom while at school
  • Perform all IEP paperwork and attend all meetings and ARDS related to Special Education.

Firefighter

Newark Fire Department
01.2025 - Current
  • Perform Chaplain Duties. Provide emergency services for patients and people in the community. Assist EMS with medical calls and perform CPR or any other emergency services as needed. Perform emergency duties for vehicle accidents and fires. Keep all firetrucks and emergency vehicles in good working condition. Perform training and testing to keep my certifications current. Perform maneuvers to put out fires.

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Love Elementary and Daniels Elementary
02.2024 - 01.2025

Teach Resource and behavior classes at the elementary schools. Supervise Para educators on all 3 campuses. Keep up with all inclusion minutes for each student and make sure that they have sufficient staff with them in the classroom and that all classwork is completed.

  • Plan lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade students and oversee the classroom.
  • Responsible for the safety and direction of all students in the classroom while at school
  • Perform all IEP paperwork and attend all meetings and ARDS related to Special Education.
  • Oversee school safety on the school safety teams.

Special Education Para (Soar)

Tidwell Middle
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Para in a life skills class. Work with all students one on one and help with students care and with lessons. Assist the teacher with day to day functions of students.

Owner/CEO

2-H Construction
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Oversee day to day operations including budget, bids, and billing. Meet with homeowners to go over bids and approve completed jobs to their liking. Assign contractors work orders to complete jobs. Partner with alcohol/drug rehab patients to give work and help them develop a skill. Handle all advertising and marketing for the company. Order all material and make sure it gets delivered to the jobsites for contractors. Oversee as many as 20 jobs at a time until completion.

Firefighter

Woodrow Fire Department
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provide emergency services for patients and people in the community. Assist EMS with medical calls and perform CPR or any other emergency services as needed. Perform emergency duties for vehicle accidents and fires. Keep all firetrucks and emergency vehicles in good working condition. Perform maneuvers to put out fires.

Transition Coordinator / SEBBS Long Term Substitute

Lubbock High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Teach 2 different sections of classes. Supervise students in the work program. Meet with their Managers to oversee their progress at their jobs. Plan and coordinate all student curriculum in 4 Classes. Oversee 3 para educators in the SEBBS class. Oversee all inclusion time for SEBBS students. Perform all paperwork and other items needed to lead ARD meetings for my case load students.

Life Skills Teacher

Cooper North Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2018
  • Teach a class of 9 students. Supervise 2 Para educators in a life skills class. Keep up with all inclusion minutes for each student and make sure that they have sufficient staff with them in the classroom.
  • Plan lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade students and oversee the classroom.
  • Responsible for the safety and direction of all students in the classroom while at school
  • Perform all IEP paperwork and attend all meetings and ARDS related to Special Education.
  • Lubbock Cooper Education Foundation Grant Winner Recipient 2018

Resource Teacher

Lamesa North Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2017
  • Teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in reading and math. Attend Ard meetings. Update IEPs and submit grades. Keep track of all progress of each student to make sure they are being successful.

Ministry director of Students

First Baptist Church
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Oversee the entire student ministry of 200 plus students as well as a staff of about 75 people. Plan, write, and lead all Curriculum and teaching plans for teaching 7-12 grades and small groups. Oversee and direct all student ministry pastors as well as volunteers. Plan and coordinate all youth trips, events, and fundraisers both domestic and international. Plan and keep budget for the student ministry. Oversee every aspect of the Student ministry so that it runs smoothly and every student and Leader is safe. Build a teaching team that is responsible for teaching all students in our area and make sure that they are prepared each week with the proper curriculum and plans.

Pastor of Students and Recreation

North Pointe Baptist Church
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Plan and lead all Curriculums for teaching 6-12 grades and small groups. Oversee and direct all church volunteers and staff. Write and lead out in all student curriculum and teaching. Plan and coordinate all youth trips, events, and fundraisers. Plan and keep budget for the student ministry and recreation ministry. Design and build youth and church websites. Plan and install a projector, screen, and sound system in all student areas and gym. Plan and coordinate numerous events; Golf Tournaments, fundraisers, concerts, and league athletic games. Oversee every aspect of the Student ministry so that it runs smoothly and every student is safe. Invest in college and career students and oversee the safety and involvement of them.

Special Education Teacher

Lubbock Independent School District
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Supervise a staff of 7 employees (including 3 nurses) in a life skills class
  • Plan lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade students and oversee the classroom
  • Responsible for the safety and direction of all students in the classroom while at school
  • Perform all paperwork and attend all meetings and ARDS related to Special Education.

Pastor of Students and Education

First Baptist Church
01.2012 - 01.2012
  • Lead all students in Worship and Bible Study. Plan and lead all Curriculums for teaching 7-12 grades bible studies as well as all of the education for the church from children to adults. Oversee and direct all church volunteers and staff. Establish and lead youth worship teams and drama teams. Plan and coordinate all youth trips, events, and fundraisers. Plan and keep budget for the student ministry. Design and build youth and church websites. Oversee every aspect of the church ministry to make sure it was effective in the community.

Children’s Worship Leader Intern

Oakwood Baptist Church
01.2006 - 01.2006
  • Established and led a praise band of 6th grade students that led worship for the children ministries. Plan and coordinate all children activities including children’s church. Established and led 6th grade bible study. Assist in the transition for 6th grade students into the youth group.

Substitute Teacher/Teaching Assistant/Athletic Coach

Lubbock Independent School District
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • (2000-2001) Assist in teaching Physical Education for Tubbs elementary students. (2001-2004) Assist in teaching Special Education to Lubbock High School students. Responsible for the safety of special needs students while at school and out on daily field trips. Assist with high school sports and game management of all Lubbock High school athletic events. (2012) Substitute teacher for all schools then became a teaching assistant for a special Education behavioral unit. Work in a special Education Classroom assisting the teacher with special needs students daily. Provide one on one care as needed for students being mainstreamed in other classes. Properly restrain students when they would get violent and put themselves and others in risk of harm’s way. Teach lesson plans to special needs students based off their IEP.

Daycare Teacher/Athletic Coach

Lubbock Christian Athletic Association
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Teach a preschool class during the school year and provide communication to all parents about their students’ progress. Assist in any activities that were going on at the day care. Teach at a sports day camp during the summer with children age 4 years old through age 13 years old.

Education

University - Master of Education, Special Education

Grand Canyon University
Pheonix, AZ
01-2026

Academy - Fire Fighter and EMT Certifications

Rhome Fire Department Academy
Rhome, Texas
01-2025

Certificate - Special Education Early Childhood-12th Grade

Web Centric Alternative Teaching Certificate
Houston, TX
01-2024

University - Human Development and Family Studies

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
01-2011

High School - undefined

Monterey High School
Lubbock, Texas
01-1998

Skills

  • Differentiated instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Small group instruction
  • Relationship building
  • Lesson planning
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Data management
  • Inclusion strategies
  • IEP and BIP implementation
  • Paraprofessional oversight

Timeline

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Springdale Elementary
01.2025 - Current

Firefighter

Newark Fire Department
01.2025 - Current

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Love Elementary and Daniels Elementary
02.2024 - 01.2025

Special Education Para (Soar)

Tidwell Middle
08.2023 - 02.2024

Owner/CEO

2-H Construction
01.2020 - 01.2023

Firefighter

Woodrow Fire Department
01.2020 - 01.2023

Transition Coordinator / SEBBS Long Term Substitute

Lubbock High School
01.2019 - 01.2020

Life Skills Teacher

Cooper North Elementary
01.2018 - 01.2018

Resource Teacher

Lamesa North Elementary
01.2017 - 01.2017

Ministry director of Students

First Baptist Church
01.2015 - 01.2017

Pastor of Students and Recreation

North Pointe Baptist Church
01.2013 - 01.2015

Special Education Teacher

Lubbock Independent School District
01.2012 - 01.2013

Pastor of Students and Education

First Baptist Church
01.2012 - 01.2012

Children’s Worship Leader Intern

Oakwood Baptist Church
01.2006 - 01.2006

Substitute Teacher/Teaching Assistant/Athletic Coach

Lubbock Independent School District
01.2000 - 01.2004

Daycare Teacher/Athletic Coach

Lubbock Christian Athletic Association
01.1998 - 01.2000

Academy - Fire Fighter and EMT Certifications

Rhome Fire Department Academy

University - Human Development and Family Studies

Texas Tech University

High School - undefined

Monterey High School

University - Master of Education, Special Education

Grand Canyon University

Certificate - Special Education Early Childhood-12th Grade

Web Centric Alternative Teaching Certificate

Prior opportunities

  • Infantryman/Mortar man, United States Army 2000-2001
  • Girls Soccer Coach, (Under 6 and 7 girls) Lubbock Soccer Association, 2009-2011
  • Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach, Texas Tech University, 2007
  • Video/Audio Production Manager, Studio 84, 2005-2007
  • Upper Classman Bible Study Teacher, Texas Tech University, 1998-2001, 2006-2007
  • Board of Directors Security Chairman, Ignite Student Conference, Lubbock, Texas 2005-2009
  • Board of Directors Security Chairman, Hot Hearts Student Evangelism Conference, Lubbock, Texas 2001-2005
  • Texas Tech University Band 1998-2000
  • Texas Baptist All State Band and Choir 1997
  • Drummer for Avalon and many other bands, Traveled the United States and Europe 2001-2008
  • Speaker/Evangelist, Traveled the United States 2001-2017

Lubbock Cooper Education Foundation Grant Winner Recipient 2018

I was awarded an education grant for my school and classroom.