ALESA DARLEY
Rio Rancho,New Mexico
Summary
Former 5-year NCAA Division II Track & Field Athlete and 2018 RMAC Team Champion with vast knowledge and experience in NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics and social media. Skilled in interpersonal communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills. A dedicated team player with a demonstrated ability in project management and effective time management. Proven track record in leadership and teamwork within educational and community settings from experience as former Co-President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Graduated with a MA-Sport Administration from New Mexico Highlands University.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
Albuquerque, NM
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver standards-based Physical and Health Education instruction to students in Kindergarten through 8th grade within a Spanish immersion educational environment, supporting language development through movement, routines, and bilingual communication.
- Design and implement inclusive, skill-based PE curriculum that promotes physical literacy, teamwork, and lifelong fitness habits across a wide age range.
- Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including English language learners, ensuring equitable access to physical activity and instruction.
- Serve as the first female Physical Education teacher/coach at the school, contributing to increased representation and fostering a positive, empowering environment for all students.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce cross-curricular connections between physical activity, health, and academic content.
- Manage large groups of students across multiple grade levels, maintaining a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Bernalillo Elementary School
Bernalillo, NM
09.2024 - Current
- Permanent Substitute Teacher for 5th grade Social Studies that delivers lessons plans and supports students day-to-day learning needs.
- Manage 100+ 5th grade Social Studies across multiple classes with 20+ students per class period.
- Ensure effective classroom management and foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Recognized by administration for exceptional creativity in lesson planning and fostering diverse learning styles for students.
- Promoted cross-curricular learning by collaborating with ELA teachers to develop history-themed writing assignments, enhancing comprehension and retention.
Athletics Special Assistant
Bernalillo Public Schools District
Bernalillo, NM
10.2023 - Current
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Athletics by acting as liaison to the faculty, support staff, students, members of the athletic department, parents, and alumni.
- Work in-collaboration with the Director of Athletics in planning, developing, revising, and implementing policies and procedures relating athletics and activities.
- Serves as secondary contact for athletic information as overseeing the athletic programs social media platforms.
Social Media Community Strategist
Santa Ana Thunder (TBL)
Rio Rancho, NM
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Served as the Community Relations Representative in the 1st Professional Basketball Partnership with Santa Ana Pueblo and the expansion within the TBL (The Basketball League) to New Mexico.
- Develop and implement community outreach programs and initiatives to enhance the organization’s inaugural 2024 season and community engagement.
- Built partnerships with community leaders and organizations.
- Organized and participated in community and volunteer events to promote the organization's mission and values.
- Assisted in Game Day Operations, served as secondary contact.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy to promote community initiatives.
- Played an integral role in creating, planning, and implementing effective leadership, service, and community events for the professional athletes.
Sports Communications Assistant
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
05.2019 - 10.2022
- In my role as the Athletics Communications Assistant, worked in-collaboration with the Sports Information Director on media operations.
- Created and designed digital content including graphics, video features, and video promotion for the 2022-2023 Football, Volleyball, Men's and Women's Basketball teams for home and away contests.
- Increased engagement on NMHU Athletics social media outlets.
Education
MA - Sports Administration
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05-2023
BA - Health Education
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM05-2021
Skills
- Event & Operations
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Logistics Management (Setup, Scheduling, Execution)
- Timeline & Program Development
- Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination
- On-Site Event Leadership Athletics & Engagement
- Athletic Event Operations
- Game Day & Program Support
- Community & Donor Engagement
- Relationship Building & Stewardship
- Youth & Community Programming
- Communication & Marketing
- Social Media Strategy & Content Creation
- Email & Digital Communication Campaigns
- Public Relations & Community Outreach
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration Leadership & Management
- Team Leadership & Staff Coordination
- Volunteer Management
- Managing Large Groups in Structured Environments
- Problem-Solving in Fast-Paced Settings
- Time Management & Multi-Tasking
INTERNSHIPS
- Athletics Intern at New Mexico Activities Association- Albuquerque, NM
- May 2022 — August 2022
- Assisted in the Meet Day Operations for the 2022 New Mexico State High School Track & Field Championships.
- Created and implemented student-athlete development programs.
- Oversaw projects with the Executive Director of Athletics to increase athletic and activity participation in New Mexico for student-athletes.
Timeline
Teacher
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy
07.2025 - Current
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Bernalillo Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Social Media Community Strategist
Santa Ana Thunder (TBL)
02.2024 - 05.2024
Athletics Special Assistant
Bernalillo Public Schools District
10.2023 - Current
Sports Communications Assistant
New Mexico Highlands University
05.2019 - 10.2022
BA - Health Education
New Mexico Highlands University
MA - Sports Administration
New Mexico Highlands University