Branndon Goodson
Special Education Teacher / Coach / Bus Driver
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Skilled Coach specializing in building and overseeing school programs. Background includes classroom instruction and team management. . I am an effective coach bringing 8 years of experience guiding, mentoring and developing baseball, basketball, and other athletes. Driven and high-achieving with award-winning career history in sports. Passionate about mentoring junior athletes to build sustainable training habits, supporting healthy lifestyles.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher / Coach / Bus Driver
Central ISD
Pollok, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Enforced discipline both on and off field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
- Actively participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for youngsters resulting in improved skills.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Prison Guard
TDCJ
Woodville, TX
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in the security unit.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
U.S. Army
US Army
Ft. Bragg, NC
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Implemented tactics, procedures, and techniques for ground-to-air and radar defense systems.
- Carried out defensive and offensive data protection operations.
- Suppressed or neutralized enemies using small-arms, light artillery and drone weaponry.
- Engaged targets in low-light conditions using night vision equipment.
- Monitored conditions for field artillery team during combat missions.
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Supervised more than $20 million in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 4 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 08.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX 08.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Student records management
Conflict resolution techniques
Elementary education
Training in food handling preparation
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Middle school education
Special education
Safety awareness
Nutritional education
Exercise planning
Physical and endurance training
Fitness assessments
Game rules
Athlete safety
Offensive and defensive strategy
Sports injuries training
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs and Google Drive
Accomplishments
- Coached a baseball team that was ranked in the top ten in Texas after making it to the Regional Finals (round 5) of the Texas State Playoffs in 2019.
- I was student assistant basketball coach at Angelina College, where the team ended up getting 2nd place at the Region XIV Tournament.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
Special Education Certification
Quote
“It takes time to create excellence. If it could be done quickly, more people would do it.”
John Wooden
Timeline
Licensed Bus Driver
08-2019
Special Education Certification
08-2018
Special Education Teacher / Coach / Bus Driver
Central ISD
08.2018 - Current
Kinesiology Certification
12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Stephen F Austin State University
08.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Kinesiology
Angelina College
08.2013 - 05.2015
Prison Guard
TDCJ
01.2012 - 03.2013
U.S. Army
US Army
08.2000 - 08.2004