Cedric Yelding
Daphne,AL
Summary
A highly motivated and innovative administrator, teacher, and coach with 27 Years of experience. 4 Years of experience. 4 Years as an Assistant principal, 21 Years as a head high school basketball coach, 2 Years as an assistant at the Junior college level, 3 Years at the middle school level, and 2 Years as the Head coach Junior College level. Extensive experience as a player, coach, and mentor, coupled with high educational acumen and undying passion for the entire arena of education and sports, makes myself an outstanding candidate for the Assistant Principal position.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Assistant Principal
Daphne High School
01.2011
- Observed, supervised and evaluated teachers and staff to further our school’s vision of excellence
- Assisted with curriculum development, instructional strategies and lesson planning
- Oversaw classroom activities to help create a conducive learning environment
- Supervised all aspect of athletics, including games and tournaments.
Head Coach Coastal Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College South
01.2022 - Current
Head coach, responsible for all aspects of the program. Academics, scheduling, practice, fundraising, and budgeting.
- Crafted successful training plans for all athletes.
Assistant Principal
Daphne Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant principal, responsible for teacher evaluation, custodians, buses and bus drivers, and athletics.
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coach
Coastal Community College South Campus
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant principal, responsible for teacher evaluation, custodians, buses and bus drivers, and athletics.
Assistant Principal
Central Baldwin Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
Head Basketball Coach, Academic Advisor, and Drivers Education Teacher
Daphne High School
01.2003 - 01.2020
- Implemented innovative and progress-minded approaches that lead numerous teams to multiple sub-region and first-ever regional championships
- Manage and coordinate schedules and logistics for games and tournaments
- Organizing purposeful practices that help players and assistants develop leadership skills
- Coach fundamentals and sportsmanship to Varsity Boys and Girls basketball team
- Academic adviser overall levels of basketball players from freshman to seniors
- Planned and implemented classroom instruction for students learning to drive
- Organize fundraisers and civic service events to build rigorous community engagement.
Head Basketball Coach & Certified Special Education Teacher
Robertsdale High School
08.2000 - 08.2002
- Led the basketball team to a winning record after several consecutive losing records
- Organized the student record portal and database to meet state special education guideline.
Education
Master Certification, Educational Leadership -
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL07.2019
Teacher Certificate, Drivers Education -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL07.2003
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Sociology -
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.1994
Skills
- Extensive experience teaching (special education, driver education, administration), playing, coaching Strong leadership and educational acumen; leading to consistent transition of high school students to college Excellent motivator and communicator to develop consistently high-performing students
- Motivational leadership style
- Staff Development
- Team Management
- Facility Maintenance
Head Coaching Highlights
- Coastal Alabama Community College South, 17-9, 22-23, Current
- Coastal Alabama Community College South, 9-3, 3-0 before on campus incident, 23-24, Current
- Daphne High School, Sub-Region Qualifier: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2015-2017, 2019, Coached the North vs. South All-Star Game Huntsville, AL: 2009, Mobile Alabama Optimist Club Coach of the Year: 2010, 2016, 2017, Baldwin County Coach of the Year: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, Regional Championship Qualifier (first in school history): 2010 & 2016, 2003-2020
Current Job
Head Coach Coastal Community College
Personal Honors
- 2023 Alabama Community College Conference – South Division Coach of the Year
- All-time winningest coach at Daphne High School- 314 total wins
- Alabama High School Athletic Association, District 1 Representative, 2010 – 2020
- The University of South Alabama Hall of Fame Inductee, 2007
- The United States Basketball League-Florida Sharks, 1994-1995
- National Basketball Association –Player, Los Angeles Summer League, 1993
- Most Valuable Players - Athletes in Action; Poland and Greece, 1990
- All-time Career Leader in Assists (566), University of South Alabama
- All-time Career Leader in Steals (241), University of South Alabama
- Career Single Season Steals Leader (84), University of South Alabama, 1991-92
- Polemarch of the Daphne Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
References
- Mr. Kerry Edwards, Principal Daphne Middle School, 251-229-6505
- Mr. Anthony Sampson, Superintendent of Dallas County Schools, 251-752-0693
- Dr. Charles Willis, Instructional Superintendent at Birmingham City Schools, 205-902-9784
Timeline
Head Coach Coastal Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College South
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal
Daphne Middle School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coach
Coastal Community College South Campus
01.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Principal
Central Baldwin Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Interim Assistant Principal
Daphne High School
01.2011
Head Basketball Coach, Academic Advisor, and Drivers Education Teacher
Daphne High School
01.2003 - 01.2020
Head Basketball Coach & Certified Special Education Teacher
Robertsdale High School
08.2000 - 08.2002
Master Certification, Educational Leadership -
University of West Alabama
Teacher Certificate, Drivers Education -
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Sociology -
University of South Alabama
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