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Adam Heckaman

Bourbon,IN

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Director/President of Triton Youth Baseball

Triton Youth Baseball
07.2022 - Current
  • Manage Non for Profit little league in Bourbon.
  • Spearhead fundraising and sponsorships
  • Organize player sign up and team selection
  • Organize scheduling of all practices and games.
  • Schedule and manage concession stands and umpires.
  • Oversee field and building maintenance
  • Manage finances
  • Evaluate all volunteer coaches

Director/President of Triton Youth Soccer

Triton Youth Soccer
12.2018 - Current
  • Applied for grants and founded the Triton Youth Soccer non for profit organization to provide soccer as an opportunity for the youth in the Triton School District
  • Oversee yearly sign up and team selection
  • Attend regular meetings for the NCYS with other towns to organize scheduling and league rules.
  • Oversee the selection and training of volunteer coaches
  • Spearhead fundraising and sponsorships
  • Organize the scheduling of all practices and games.
  • Oversee field and building maintenance
  • Manage the finances
  • Schedule umpires
  • Work cooperatively with representatives from other towns to correct and change scheduling conflicts

Title I Specialist and EL Director

Triton School Corporation
08.2017 - Current
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.

Junior High Robotics Director/Coach Cleaner

Triton School Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2024
  • Applied for Grants to form first ever Junior High Robotics team at Triton
  • Organized fundraisers to raise money for competitions and parts
  • Guided students through the engineering process to design, develop and create robots for specific competitions each year.
  • Networked with various businesses to promote robotics and find sponsors for teams that made it to worlds
  • Organized and oversaw trips to Dallas, Texas for teams that qualified for the Worlds competition.

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2008 - 08.2021
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Organized and scheduled out of season summer tournaments with various teams.
  • Hired and scheduled officials for summer games and tournaments.
  • Created and organized off-season basketball camps and junior leagues for 13 years.

Varsity Girls Tennis Coach

Triton School Corporation
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
  • Promoted positive environment for all athletes, which helped to diminish stress and increase enthusiasm.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.

6th Grade Teacher

Triton School Corporation
01.2004 - 07.2017
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
  • Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Club.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
  • Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

Junior High Cross Country Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Planned, instructed and supervised daily practice sessions.
  • Coordinated and conducted off-season training and conditioning.
  • Developed respect through appearance, behavior, language and conduct during practices and games.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.

Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2004 - 07.2008
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.

Varsity Boys Tennis Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2004 - 07.2006
  • Challenged athletes by consistently using positive reinforcement and gentle criticism.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Explained and demonstrated basic tennis techniques to team members.
  • Spoke to student athletes about impact of proper nutrition and adequate sleep on overall performance.
  • Managed program budget.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Part Time Supervisor (UPS)

UPS
07.2002 - 07.2004
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Assisted with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
  • Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
  • Oversaw evening unload and load operations

Part Time Engineer Assistant

Utilimaster
08.2001 - 07.2002
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Worked cooperatively with production to modify and mainstream job process descriptions and procedures for all jobs on the floor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Indiana University of South Bend
South Bend, IN
12.2003

High School Diploma -

Triton Jr-Sr High School
Bourbon, IN
05.1999

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Budget Control
  • Operations Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Non-profit management
  • Fundraising Events
  • People Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Issues Resolution
  • Team Management

Timeline

Director/President of Triton Youth Baseball

Triton Youth Baseball
07.2022 - Current

Varsity Girls Tennis Coach

Triton School Corporation
02.2020 - 04.2021

Junior High Robotics Director/Coach Cleaner

Triton School Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2024

Director/President of Triton Youth Soccer

Triton Youth Soccer
12.2018 - Current

Title I Specialist and EL Director

Triton School Corporation
08.2017 - Current

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2008 - 08.2021

Junior High Cross Country Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2007 - 07.2009

Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2004 - 07.2008

Varsity Boys Tennis Coach

Triton School Corporation
07.2004 - 07.2006

6th Grade Teacher

Triton School Corporation
01.2004 - 07.2017

Part Time Supervisor (UPS)

UPS
07.2002 - 07.2004

Part Time Engineer Assistant

Utilimaster
08.2001 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Indiana University of South Bend

High School Diploma -

Triton Jr-Sr High School

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