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Annie Ward

Chico,CA

Summary

Goal-oriented Educator and Assistant Coach with a disciplined approach to maximizing student and team success. A focused and dependable leader with an 8-year history of guiding students with significant needs and developing strong collegiate athletes. Highly supportive of academic excellence and bringing advanced planning, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Butte College
Chico, California
06.2020 - Current
  • Assisted the head coach in organizing and conducting practices and games.
  • Monitored student-athlete academic progress, ensuring eligibility requirements were met.
  • Evaluated player performance to determine strategies for improvement.
  • Developed scouting reports on opposing teams.
  • Organized recruiting trips to identify potential student-athletes.

Education Specialist

Chico Unified School District
Chico, California
08.2020 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive educational programs for students with special needs.
  • Assisted teachers in developing behavior management plans for students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Provided guidance and instruction for general education and support staff in understanding the unique needs of special education students.
  • Attended IEP meetings, parent conferences, and professional development workshops.

Education Specialist

Bellevue Union School District
Santa Rosa CA, CA
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Assisted teachers in developing behavior management plans for students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings, parent conferences, and professional development workshops.
  • Communicated regularly with classroom teachers regarding individual student's progress toward meeting goals outlined in IEPs.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students in a variety of settings.

Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Pleasant Valley High School
Chico, California
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assisted in developing and implementing practice plans for the Varsity Girls Basketball team.
  • Conducted pre-game warm-ups and post-game cool downs with players.
  • Provided instruction to players on offensive and defensive techniques.
  • Encouraged a positive environment through motivating words during practices and games.

Student-Athlete

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA
08.2011 - 05.2015
  • Attended and participated in all team meetings, practices, and competitions.
  • Developed time management skills to balance academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
  • Monitored physical conditioning through weight training, stretching, cardiovascular exercise, and proper nutrition habits.
  • Maintained positive relationships with peers, coaches, faculty members, administrators, parents and alumni.

Education

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Educational Administration

National University
La Jolla, CA
08-2024

Master of Arts - Education

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
05-2020

Education Specialist Credential - Special Education

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

California State University - Chico
Chico, CA
05-2015

Skills

  • Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Delivering effective Communication
  • Management of a Variety of Groups
  • Academic Support
  • Player Development
  • Game Strategy Preparation

Affiliations

  • Video editor/creator
  • Social Media presence
  • Fitness Enthusiast

Accomplishments

  • Athletic Scholarship Awardee
  • Academic Grant Recipient

Timeline

Education Specialist

Chico Unified School District
08.2020 - 06.2024

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Butte College
06.2020 - Current

Education Specialist

Bellevue Union School District
08.2017 - 06.2020

Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Pleasant Valley High School
08.2016 - 06.2017

Student-Athlete

California State University, Chico
08.2011 - 05.2015

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Educational Administration

National University

Master of Arts - Education

California State University - Chico

Education Specialist Credential - Special Education

California State University - Chico

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology

California State University - Chico
Annie Ward