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Charelise Davis

Pittsburgh,PA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School Track and Field Coach (Sprints)

Winchester Thurston School
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
  • Specialize in developing long and short sprinters in grades 9-12th by designing workouts targeting mechanics, technique, and speed development.
  • Individualize workouts by researching and implementing exercise modifications to prevent injury and promote strengthening.
  • (Outdoor '24) Coached girls' 4x100m WPIAL champions; 4x100m PIAA State Championship qualifier.
  • (Outdoor '24) Coached girls' 4x400m 3rd place at WPIAL Championships; PIAA State Championship 2nd place finisher.
  • Experience developing and implementing triple and high jump workouts.
  • Has assisted 100% of all athletes in achieving personal bests in more than one event in both indoor and outdoor.

Middle School Track and Field Head Coach (XC&TF)

Winchester Thurston
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisting student athletes in grades 6-8th grade with running related techniques and mechanics useful in all sports
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs individualized for each event group
  • Helped student athletes set goals both athletic and non athletic related

Director of College and Career Achievement

Steel City Squash
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2019 - 06.2023
  • Provided academic and athletic guidance relating to admission, eligibility, and recruitment to post-secondary institutions for 11th- and 12th-graders, as well as first-year college students.
  • Provided regular mental and emotional guidance to 9th-12th graders using techniques aligned with the American School Counselor Association.
  • Provided regular mental and emotional support and guidance to 1st year college students using CBT and other therapeutic interventions.
  • Oversaw and monitored the academic progress of student-athletes by providing academic assistance through tutors on and off campus, meeting in person bi-weekly to assess comprehensive needs, and obtaining regular academic updates from advisors to ensure success in the classroom, on the court, and in life.
  • Advise first year collegiate student athletes within the PAC (Presidents’ Athletic Conference) with
    compliance and eligibility requirements while working with professors and advisors to maintain eligibility.
  • Identify resources to promote college and career readiness.
  • Created expenditure account for college and career related expenses including academic incentives and expenses related to college visits, fairs, and partnerships
  • Create budget designated for 1st year student athlete stipend/monetary incentive program
  • Manage all post secondary volunteers including recruiting, training, and coordinating
  • Communicate and collaborate with fellow directors under the Squash Education Alliance umbrella for supervision, to ensure student success.
  • Oversee all college and career-related recruitment events and activities.
  • Manage/organize transportation schedules for all SCS students
  • Coordinate community service events by arranging community service projects for each student athlete within SCS
  • Maintain all parent communication and outreach regarding post secondary related information
  • Maintain all post secondary student data including but not limited to academic, financial, and ethnic demographics

Academic Director

Steel City Squash
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2019 - 08.2022
  • Developed and facilitated custom academic curriculum tailored to over fifty elementary, middle, and high school students.
  • Developed and executed engaging summer enrichment trips and academic curriculum, including Reading, Writing, Language Arts, and STEAM
  • Oversaw multiple off-site squash and academic initiatives.
  • Managed school partnerships with teachers, administrators, etc. including regular school visits, parent/admin conferences, and attendance to school led meetings
  • Oversaw recruitment, training, and coordination of all volunteers.
  • Developed and executed various recruitment activities.
  • Provided regular mental and emotional support and guidance to 5-8th graders by facilitating focused peer support groups aligned with ASCA.
  • Oversaw and directed operations of Parent Engagement Committee.
  • Lead regular parent communication and outreach via telephone, computer, and face to face meetings
  • Coordinated and managed all student transportation.
  • Scheduled and supervised five hours of community service for every student athlete between grades 6-12.
  • Communicated and collaborated with fellow directors and counselors under the Squash Education Alliance umbrella as well as community-led organizations to exchange relevant information and coordinate educational activities.
  • Assisted students with class selection and entry testing including AP, CE, and Honors courses.
  • Provided information to rising 9th graders about admission into parochial, public, and charter schools.
  • Responsible for tracking and inputting academic progress into student program portal.

Long-term Substitute Religion Teacher

Diocese of Pittsburgh/Nazareth Prep Catholic H.S
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Taught students in grades 9-12 in recognizing and understanding Catholic beliefs, religious diversity, and the importance of both within society
  • Enhanced students’ intrinsic motivation by creating valuable and progressively challenging learning experiences related to Catholicism and current events.
  • Designed and implemented effective academic plans to help develop self-responsible/independent learners who have an awareness of the Catholic faith.

Substitute Teacher

Diocese of Pittsburgh/St.Benedict The Moor School
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2016 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for implementing daily lesson plans in Pre-K -8th grade classrooms with 15+ students, while instilling the morals and values of a Catholic education.
  • Assisting in the creation of relevant lesson plans in the absence of the primary teacher.
  • Establishing a classroom climate with high student expectations aligned with the educational guidelines of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
12-2016

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05-2011

Certification

  • USATF Level 1 Certified Track Coach -July 2023
  • USATF Certified Official - January 2020
  • USATF SafeSport Three Rivers Association Representative - June 2023

Affiliations

  • Coach - River City Elite Track Club - June 2011
  • Head Coach - River City Elite Track Club - June 2021

Michigan State University Varsity Track and Field Jan. 2007- May 2011

  • Team Captain Sept. 2008 – May 2011
  • Twice named Big Ten Athlete of the Week Dec. 2009 – Feb. 2010
  • Big Ten Championships 200m runner-up June 2010
  • Big Ten Sportsmanship Award July 2010
  • Second Team All-Big Ten July 2010

Timeline

High School Track and Field Coach (Sprints)

Winchester Thurston School
09.2023 - Current

Middle School Track and Field Head Coach (XC&TF)

Winchester Thurston
09.2023 - Current

Long-term Substitute Religion Teacher

Diocese of Pittsburgh/Nazareth Prep Catholic H.S
09.2021 - 12.2021

Director of College and Career Achievement

Steel City Squash
01.2019 - 06.2023

Academic Director

Steel City Squash
01.2019 - 08.2022

Substitute Teacher

Diocese of Pittsburgh/St.Benedict The Moor School
09.2016 - 01.2019

Master of Science - Education

Duquesne University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies

Michigan State University

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