Christopher Gillis
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Teacher/Coach with over 10 years of experience in Education/Coaching. Proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, motivating, and safe educational environments. Knowledgeable Head Coach with experience developing and leading high-quality programs dedicated to player achievement on and off the playing field. Focused on improving skills, instilling discipline and building a winning mentality. Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities developed throughout career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Clear Brook High School
Freindswood, TX
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
Teacher/Coach
The Pro-Vision Academy
Houston, TX
11.2010 - 07.2019
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coached individual participants in skills necessary for excellent achievement in target sports.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
- Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of standards by individual students.
Personal Trainer
24 Hour Fitness
Houston, TX
08.2007 - 10.2010
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
- Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
- Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building and personal training.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baylor University
Waco, TX2006
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior improvements
- Critical Thinking
- Training and Development
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Game Strategy Development
- Parent Relations
- Personal Counseling
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Practice Planning and Management
- Individualized Coaching
- Video Conferencing
- Coaching Staff Oversight
- Conflict Management
- Physical Conditioning
Accomplishments
Former Division I athlete:
Athletic Career
Olympic Trials Qualifier
2x NCAA All-American
Big 12 Champion
3x All Midwest Region Team
8x All Big 12 Team
2x New Jersey State Champion
2x New Jersey High School Jumper of the Year
Coaching Career:
Head Coach:
6x TCAL/TCAF State Championship Team (Track & Field
Assistant Coach:
3x TCAL/TCAF State Championship Team (Football)
2x Top 3 finisher TX UIL 6A State Championship (Track & Field)
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Clear Brook High School
08.2019 - Current
Teacher/Coach
The Pro-Vision Academy
11.2010 - 07.2019
Personal Trainer
24 Hour Fitness
08.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Baylor University