Carlos Simmons
Texarkana
Summary
Head Varsity Track Coach and Teacher with a strong record of implementing innovative teaching strategies that enhance student engagement. Expertise in providing tailored coaching and feedback to educators, alongside assessing player skills and monitoring athletic performance. Proficient in social media promotion, academic support, and ensuring compliance with rules. Experienced in practice planning, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Track & Field/DB's and P.E. Teacher
Center Isd
Center
08.2025 - Current
- Design the special teams plan, install it in grades 7-12, Plan practices, teach drills, and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
- Assist in the coordination and supervision of the Football program and team, promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship, assist in the design of a training program and game program, assist in the organization and supervision of the coaching staff to assure that the program is properly implemented.
- Ensure that student athletes meet and eligibility rules, ensure that student athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements and rules of behavior, establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis, encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
Head Varsity Track Coach/ Health Teacher
Terrell ISD
Terrell
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Advised school administrators on policy changes related to education standards or assessment requirements.
- Provided individualized coaching and feedback to teachers, observing classrooms and offering suggestions.
- Established procedures for evaluating teacher performance based on established criteria.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in learning process.
- Facilitated productive discussions with teachers to address instructional challenges.
- Read standard instructions to students taking proctored exams and tests.
Assistant Head Baseball Coach/Physical Education Teacher
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Assists the Head Baseball coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Baseball coach.
- Assesses player's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Baseball coach informed of the athletic performance of student.
- Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
- Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
- Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
- Assists the head Baseball coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Head Girl's Track & Field & Varsity DB Coach/PE Teacher
Palestine ISD
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
- Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
- Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
- Work with athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
- Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
- Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Varsity DB Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
Liberty-Eylau High School
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Design the special teams plan, install it in grades 7-12, Plan practices, teach drills, and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students.
- Assist in the coordination and supervision of the Football program and team, promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship, assist in the design of a training program and game program, assist in the organization and supervision of the coaching staff to assure that the program is properly implemented.
- Ensure that student athletes meet and eligibility rules, ensure that student athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements and rules of behavior, establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis, encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
Head Girl's Track & Field/XC
Liberty-Eylau High School
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Some of the athletes at the end of the track season have received scholarships to Division I and Division II schools which provides an opportunity for them to compete at a higher level and get a free education.
- The successes of my former athletes show results from a highly successful program and success of the coaching style I prepare for the athletes as well as the other coaching staff as a team.
- Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in the sport assigned.
- Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
- Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
- Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
- Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
- Work with athletic coordinator to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
- Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
- Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
Middle School Coordinator
Atlanta ISD
Atlanta
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Asst Varsity Track Boys & Girls.
- Implement winter speed and agility program for track.
- 2017- UIL 4A Girls Track & Field 3rd place team.
- UIL 4A State Champs 4x200.
- State Champion Track & Field Boy Assistant.
- Facilitated positive relationships between faculty, staff, students and families by encouraging open communication and dialogue.
- Established partnerships with universities or colleges in order to increase college readiness among middle schoolers.
Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator
Defense Logistics Agency
Texarkana
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded shipments onto trailers using a variety of vehicles such as flatbeds, semi-trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from trucks using a forklift or crane operator.
- Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights and other safety features.
- Adhered to strict OSHA standards while operating heavy machinery in an industrial environment.
- Operated various types of mobile equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators and more.
- Manually or mechanically loaded or unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
- Moved levers and controls that operated lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Lowes
Texarkana
08.1996 - 06.2005
- Organized warehouse space to maximize efficiency while ensuring safety regulations were followed at all times.
- Unloaded trucks using forklifts or pallet jacks when necessary.
- Generated bills of lading and commercial invoices to route packages.
- Packaged items for shipment using appropriate materials such as boxes, envelopes, pallets and wrapping paper.
- Assisted in loading trucks for outbound shipments with the help of a forklift.
Education
Courses - EC-12 Physical Education
Atlanta High School
12.2025
Bachelor's - Applied Arts and Science
Texas A & M Texarkana
05.2011
Skills
- Social Media
- Academic Support
- Rules Compliance
- Strength Training
- Practice Planning
- Safety Awareness
- Equipment Maintenance
- Coaching
- Athletic Development
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate
- Level 1 Certification
- USA Track and Field
- Class A CDL
- Certified First Responder: Awareness Level
- Certified RCRA Hazardous Waste
- Highly Qualified 7-12 Physical Education
References
- Sammy Epps, Arlington Bowie ISD, sepps@aisd.net, 214-704-7997
- Brandon Hargers, Palestine ISD, bhargers@palestineschools.org, 469-570-9068
- Scott Fahey, Duncanville ISD, Sfahey@duncanvilleisd.org, (972) 896-9379
- Lauren Cross, Dallas Carter ISD, Lacross@dallasisd.org, (832) 264-5020
Athletic Achievements
- NAIA Track All American at Southern Arkansas University (1990-1991)
- Junior College Track All American at Ranger Junior College (1989-1990)
- UIL 3A State Track Champion (1989)
- Four Sport High School Letterman (1986-1989)
Timeline
Head Track & Field/DB's and P.E. Teacher
Center Isd
08.2025 - Current
Head Varsity Track Coach/ Health Teacher
Terrell ISD
07.2024 - 08.2025
Assistant Head Baseball Coach/Physical Education Teacher
Duncanville ISD
08.2023 - 06.2024
Head Girl's Track & Field & Varsity DB Coach/PE Teacher
Palestine ISD
06.2022 - 06.2023
Varsity DB Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
Liberty-Eylau High School
06.2021 - 06.2022
Head Girl's Track & Field/XC
Liberty-Eylau High School
06.2018 - 06.2022
Middle School Coordinator
Atlanta ISD
06.2016 - 06.2018
Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator
Defense Logistics Agency
06.2005 - 06.2007
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
Lowes
08.1996 - 06.2005
Courses - EC-12 Physical Education
Atlanta High School
Bachelor's - Applied Arts and Science
Texas A & M Texarkana