Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Honors Achievements
References
Timeline
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Arin Spence-Salas

Abilene,Texas

Summary

A seasoned leader possessing excellent organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills. Strong leadership skills evidenced by multiple National and Conference championships including substantial individual awards. Demonstrated strengths include strong team building, superior organizational and management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Have assumed significant Teaching/Coaching responsibilities and possess excellent analytical and instructional skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Work History

Behavior Support Coordinator for Special Education

Abilene Independent School District
  • Works with other Behavior Coordinators, Behavior Liaisons, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, CHAMPS coach, campus administrators and teachers to ensure program integrity and compliance with legal requirements
  • Trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI certified)
  • Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD)
  • Interact with students communicate and demonstrate skills properly
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Behavior Health Specialist III

  • Provides highly advanced behavior analysis services in the form of consultation and technical assistance to individuals with cognitive, developmental, physical and health related needs
  • Performs observations and assessments relevant to the design of positive interventions and supports for individuals and provides training to staff concerning positive and effective approaches to preventing/addressing challenging behaviors
  • Conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments
  • Committee process: Individual Support Plan (ISP) goal setting process and implementation
  • Develop positive behavior support plans (ABA format) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
  • Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD).

Hardin-Simmons University, Head Softball Coach

Hardin Simmons University
  • Organize and manage all softball practices
  • Manage all equipment inventory and team travel arrangements
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to develop comprehensive training programs that addressed each athlete''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
  • Pitching/Defensive/Hitting Coach
  • Actively participate in recruiting activities
  • Developed fundraisers for softball program.

Abilene ISD-Cooper Head Softball Coach/Physical Education instructor

Abilene Independent School District
  • Develop unit and daily lesson plans: Organize and manage games and activities
  • Interact with students communicate and demonstrate skills properly
  • Developed comprehensive curriculum plans, ensuring alignment with state standards and promoting student achievement.
  • Secured sponsorships for team events and equipment upgrades, enhancing the overall quality of the sports program.
  • Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for players, setting clear expectations for continued improvement throughout the season.

Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau - Assistant to Sports Sales Director

  • Direct/implement efforts for marketing and coordinate the activities of the Sports Alliance
  • Assist in the development of ads, brochures and promotional materials targeted to the sports and group sales markets
  • Organizing Abilene Sport Calendar and Manage current list of sports facilities.

Education

Master of Science in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) -

University of North Texas
01.2021

Master of Education, Sports and Recreation Management -

Hardin Simmons University
05.2009

Bachelor of Behavioral Science -

Hardin Simmons University
12.2007

Skills

  • Creative vision
  • Team Leadership
  • Student-Athlete Welfare
  • Scheduling Coordination
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Problem Resolution
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures

Accomplishments

  • Dean’s List/Graduated Magna cum laude, 2003-2007
  • Student Athletic Council/SAAC, 2004-2007

Affiliations

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Honors Achievements

  • Abilene High School, Abilene, Texas, Texas Player of the Year, District MVP 3 years
  • Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, 1st Team All West Division/ Conference 2005-2007, 1st Team All-Region, Pitcher of the Year, Newcomer of the Year
  • Angelo State, San Angelo, Texas, 1st Team All-Conference/ tournament team 2004, 1st Team All Region, 1st Team All-National, Rookie of the Year

References

  • Dr. Christopher Bailey, Executive Director Behavior and Student Support, AISD Administration Building, (325) 677-1444 Ext. 7857, Christopher.bailey@abileneisd.org
  • Teri Reece, Executive Director of Special Education, AISD Administration Building, (325) 677-1444 Ext. 5507, Terly.reece@abileneisd.org
  • Debi Schultz, Director of Sales and Sports, Abilene Convention Business Bureau
  • Dr. Doug McIntyre, Professor of Business Administration, Hardin Simmons University, (325) 670-5817, dmcintyre@hsutx.edu
  • Annette Franco, Coordinator Sports medicine, AISD Administration Building, (325) 677-1444 Ext. 1845, Annette.franco@abileneisd.org

Timeline

Behavior Support Coordinator for Special Education

Abilene Independent School District

Behavior Health Specialist III

Hardin-Simmons University, Head Softball Coach

Hardin Simmons University

Abilene ISD-Cooper Head Softball Coach/Physical Education instructor

Abilene Independent School District

Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau - Assistant to Sports Sales Director

Master of Science in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) -

University of North Texas

Master of Education, Sports and Recreation Management -

Hardin Simmons University

Bachelor of Behavioral Science -

Hardin Simmons University

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