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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, TX
2006

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
Christopher Gillis