Cella Hermsen
Hartford,SD
Summary
Highly-motivated educator and coach with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seasoned Head Softball Coach focused on sourcing, developing and managing top players. Encouraging and personable professional with hands-on approach to building player skill, instilling discipline and improving sportsmanship.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Principal / Teacher / Coach
White River School District
White River, SD
08.1993 - 06.2024
- Head Softball Coach of Canton Parks & Recreation Program
- State Champions in 1983 in Canton, SD
- Head Softball Coach at Jasper, MN
- State Champions in 1988 & 1989 with Jasper, MN Recreation Softball Team
- Dakota State University 4-Year Softball Starter
- Created a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between coaches, parents, and students.
- Conducted regular evaluations of coaches and player performance to improve instruction quality.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline rules and procedures.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Evaluated current rules and regulations of the sport in order to develop teaching strategies that comply with them.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Ensured compliance with all league, association, and school rules and regulations.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05-1988
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Dakota State University
Madison, SD12-1986
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Student Engagement
- Effective Leadership
- Academic Administration
- Teachers/Students Oversight
- Documentation
- Process Improvements
- Ethical Adherence to All Expectations
Timeline
Elementary Principal / Teacher / Coach
White River School District
08.1993 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Education Administration
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Sioux Falls
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Dakota State University
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