ANTHONY ADAMS
Basketball Coach/Paraprofessional
ST. LOUIS,MISSOURI
Summary
Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help each reach full potential through skill-building. Knowledgeable about planning activities, field trips and projects to diversify instruction and immerse students in all subject material. Bringing 11 years of educational experience and 18 years of coaching experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4028
4028
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Walking Counselor
Kirkwood School District
08.2024 - Current
- Supervise the Restorative Center with any students assigned to the space.
- Work 1-on-1 with any work students needed to get done.
- Cover classrooms as needed.
Head JV Basketball Coach
Incarnate Word Academy
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with varsity coach to ensure seamless transition for athletes moving between JV and varsity teams.
- Developed a strong team culture that emphasized hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship, resulting in consistent improvements throughout the season.
Head Basketball Coach
Napheesa Collier Elite
04.2023 - Current
- Served as a positive role model for athletes by demonstrating commitment, professionalism, and dedication to the sport both on and off the court.
- Celebrated players'' successes both individually and as a group, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and team pride.
Head Basketball Coach
Knights Basketball Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Served as a positive role model for athletes by demonstrating commitment, professionalism, and dedication to the sport both on and off the court.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic game plans and conducting thorough player evaluations.
- Fostered a positive team culture by emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline both on and off the court.
Paraprofessional
Festus High School
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported school initiatives by participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with colleagues on best practices for student growth and achievement.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
Festus High School
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Boosted community engagement with the varsity basketball program by organizing youth clinics, public outreach events, and volunteering opportunities for athletes.
- Promoted teamwork among players by organizing bonding activities, leading trust-building exercises during practice sessions.
- Maintained detailed records of player statistics, using data analysis to inform coaching decisions and track individual progress over time.
Pro Shop Attendant/Supervisor
DWIGHT DAVIS TENNIS CENTER
04.2010 - 10.2024
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Administrator/Basketball Coach
Rebels Elite Basketball
04.2016 - 07.2023
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs, including equipment and travel arrangements.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Principia School
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Teacher Assistant
Keysor Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Support classroom activities, including small groups, 1 on 1, and read aloud
- Supervise Lunch/Recess for 1st, 2nd, and 5th
- Playworks Coach
- Girls on the Run Assistant
- Crisis Team: CPI Certified
Physical Education Teacher
Bishop DuBourg High School
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
Freshman/Head JV Basketball Coach
Notre Dame High School
04.2015 - 06.2022
- Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Conveyed rules and regulations clearly, promoting better understanding among players and decreasing fouls during games.
Laborer
Coin Acceptors Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Mowed and edged lawns using power mowers and edgers.
Substitute Teacher
Public School Districts
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Physical Education Teacher
St. Mary's High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Taught Freshman Physical Education with emphasize in basic fitness and rules of various sports
- Taught Sophomore-Senior Physical Education with emphasize in Team Sports
- Taught Sophomore Health with emphasize in lifestyle and nutrition
Substitute Teacher
ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Student Teacher
EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Taught Junior and Senior Physical Education with an emphasize in Team Sports.
- Taught Sophomore Health with an emphasize in Mental and Emotional Health.
- Taught Senior Weight Training.
Student Teacher
NORTH GLENDALE ELEMENTARY
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Taught K-5th Grade Physical Education
Youth Basketball Coach
Runnin Rebels
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Assisted with Skills Training.
- Coached various levels from 3rd-8th grade girls.
Assistant Freshman Basketball Coach
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
Youth Basketball Coach
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
11.2007 - 03.2013
- Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
- Worked with children ranging from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MOSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MOSome College (No Degree) - General Transfer Studies
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MOHigh School Diploma -
ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL
St. Louis, MOSkills
Safety Awareness
Group and individual instruction
Behavior modeling
Performance improvements
Character Development
Certification
CPR/AED
Timeline
Walking Counselor
Kirkwood School District
08.2024 - Current
Head JV Basketball Coach
Incarnate Word Academy
06.2024 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
Knights Basketball Academy
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Festus High School
07.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
Festus High School
06.2023 - 03.2024
Head Basketball Coach
Napheesa Collier Elite
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Principia School
06.2022 - 06.2023
Physical Education Teacher
Bishop DuBourg High School
11.2021 - 08.2022
Teacher Assistant
Keysor Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Public School Districts
11.2018 - 05.2019
Laborer
Coin Acceptors Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2019
Physical Education Teacher
St. Mary's High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
Administrator/Basketball Coach
Rebels Elite Basketball
04.2016 - 07.2023
Student Teacher
EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL
03.2016 - 04.2016
Student Teacher
NORTH GLENDALE ELEMENTARY
01.2016 - 03.2016
Freshman/Head JV Basketball Coach
Notre Dame High School
04.2015 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL
11.2014 - 05.2016
Assistant Freshman Basketball Coach
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
11.2013 - 03.2015
Youth Basketball Coach
Runnin Rebels
04.2013 - 03.2016
Pro Shop Attendant/Supervisor
DWIGHT DAVIS TENNIS CENTER
04.2010 - 10.2024
Youth Basketball Coach
Our Lady Of Sorrows School
11.2007 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Missouri - St Louis
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Saint Louis Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Transfer Studies
Saint Louis University
High School Diploma -
ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL