Barry Abercrombie
Leander,TX
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Humble ISD, Summer Creek High School
Humble, TX
07.2025 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and support academic growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Established effective classroom routines that maximized instructional time while minimizing disruptions.
- Assistant Football Coach, working primarily with offensive line
College and Career Readiness Teacher and Coach
Round Rock ISD Westwood High School
Austin, TX
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Coached Varsity Fullbacks and Tight Ends and Freshman Basketball
World History Teacher/ Coach
Klein ISD- Klein Collins High School
Spring, TX
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and support academic growth.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Established effective classroom routines that maximized instructional time while minimizing disruptions.
- Head Freshman Football Coach, working primarily with offensive line
Texas History Teacher/ Coach
Tomball ISD- Tomball Junior High
Tomball, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Tracked student progress using formative assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
- Maintained strong lines of communication with parents through regular progress reports and parent-teacher conferences, promoting collaboration in supporting each child''s education journey.
- Taught both in-persona and online classes during the COVID 19 pandemic
- Coached football and track and field
Social Studies Teacher/ Coach
Montgomery ISD- Lake Creek High School
Montgomery, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Taught World History, Psychology, and Sociology.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to support student progress at home.
- Coached Varsity Wide Receivers and JV Baseball.
Social Studies Teacher/ Coach
Willis ISD
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Taught 8th Grade US History at Brabham Middle School in Spring 2017
- Taught World Geography and coached Varsity Recievers and JV Soccer at Willis High School in the 2017-18 school year
World History Teacher/ Coach
Pearland ISD- Pearland High School
Pearland, TX
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Established a positive learning environment by fostering respect, empathy, and open-mindedness among students of diverse backgrounds.
- Improved student research skills through engaging assignments requiring primary source analysis and historical context evaluation.
- Promoted cultural awareness and understanding by incorporating global perspectives when discussing historical events and their impact on societies.
- Supported struggling learners with targeted interventions, tailored instruction, and regular progress monitoring to ensure academic growth.
- Coached Quarterbacks
- Resigned midterm due to my mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to move home to take care of family
Campus Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach
Klein ISD- Klein Forest High School
Houston, TX
05.2012 - 01.2016
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for all teams and programs.
- Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship to enhance their skills and impact on athletes.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete eligibility requirements, ensuring compliance with state regulations at all times.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Organized successful sporting events such as tournaments, meets, and league games that showcased athletes'' talents and achievements.
- Championed the importance of sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility both on and off the field, setting a strong example for athletes to follow.
- Resigned in January 2016 and taught World History at Klein Oak High School for the remainder of the school year.
Campus Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach
Fort Bend ISD- Hightower High School
Missouri City, TX
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for all teams and programs.
- Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship to enhance their skills and impact on athletes.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Championed the importance of sportsmanship, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility both on and off the field, setting a strong example for athletes to follow.
- Evaluated coaches'' performances annually using clear criteria aligned with department goals.
- Collaborated with other school departments to build interdisciplinary programs that promoted overall student wellness.
- In 2011 was District 23-5A Coach of the Year, leading Hightower to the UIL 5A State Championship game
Teacher/Coach
Fort Bend ISD- Hightower High School
Missouri City, TX
08.2005 - 04.2010
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Developed individualized learning plans to address diverse student needs and support academic growth.
- Taught World Geography, PE, and Health
- Was the Offensive Coordinator, coaching offensive line and quarterbacks, also coached track and field
- Promoted to Head Football Coach in 2010
Teacher/ Coach
Klein ISD
Houston, TX
08.1996 - 06.2005
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Taught 6th Grade History at Wunderlich Intermediate from 1996-99, then taught US History and World Geography at Klein Forest High School from 1999-2005
- Coached 8th Grade football at Wunderlich, and worked my way up from head freshman coach, to tight ends coach, and eventually offensive line coach.
- Coached track and field.
Education
Master of Education - Education Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2015
Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-1995
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
2003/04 Klein ISD Superintendent's Initiative Award Winner
2011 Touchdown Club of Houston Coach of the Year Finalist
2011 District 23-5A Football Coach of the Year
Affiliations
- Texas High School Coaches Association
- Gulf Coast Track Coaches Association
- Texas Athletic Directors Association
Certification
EC-12 Principal
6-12 Social Studies Composite
EC-12 Special Education Specialist
EC-12 Physical Education
6-12 Health Education
EC-12 ESL Endorsement
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Humble ISD, Summer Creek High School
07.2025 - Current
College and Career Readiness Teacher and Coach
Round Rock ISD Westwood High School
07.2023 - 05.2024
World History Teacher/ Coach
Klein ISD- Klein Collins High School
07.2021 - 05.2023
Texas History Teacher/ Coach
Tomball ISD- Tomball Junior High
08.2019 - 05.2021
Social Studies Teacher/ Coach
Montgomery ISD- Lake Creek High School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Social Studies Teacher/ Coach
Willis ISD
01.2017 - 05.2018
World History Teacher/ Coach
Pearland ISD- Pearland High School
07.2016 - 12.2016
Campus Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach
Klein ISD- Klein Forest High School
05.2012 - 01.2016
Campus Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach
Fort Bend ISD- Hightower High School
04.2010 - 04.2012
Teacher/Coach
Fort Bend ISD- Hightower High School
08.2005 - 04.2010
Teacher/ Coach
Klein ISD
08.1996 - 06.2005
Master of Education - Education Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Exercise And Sports Science - Exercise And Sports Science
Texas State University