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Education
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Certification
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Cole Nguyen

San Jose,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Yerba Buena High School, excelling in instructional design and classroom management. Successfully developed positive behavior strategies and coordinated impactful fundraising events. Adept at team building and athlete coaching, fostering an environment of growth and achievement for students and athletes alike.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Teacher

ESUHSD
San Jose, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the development of positive behavior strategies for students participating in physical education classes.
  • Designed and executed standards-based curriculum for High School Course 1.
  • Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
  • Utilized technology and educational software to enhance teaching and student learning.

Basketball Head Coach - Varsity Girls (JV)

Yerba Buena High School-ESUHSD
San Jose, CA
10.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment.
  • Facilitated post-game discussions with teams focusing on areas needing improvement or celebration of successes achieved.
  • Organized off-season conditioning programs focused on strength training and cardiovascular endurance.
  • Managed assistant coaches and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
  • Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
  • Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.

Head Swim Coach - Varsity Girls (JV)(Volunteer)

Yerba Buena High School-ESUHSD
San Jose, CA
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed sessions aimed at improving both flexibility and joint health.
  • Assisted in the organization and execution of swim meets and other aquatic events.
  • Created weekly reports of swimmer progress with recommendations for improvement.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.

Pool Supervisor

Yerba Buena High School-ESUHSD
San Jose, CA
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Monitored daily pool activities and lifeguard performance.
  • Tested lifeguards' skillsets using scenario simulations.
  • Patrolled recreational areas before athletes, patrons and general public arrived to identify potential safety hazards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology - Prep For Teaching Physical Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12-2024

Master of Arts - Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Teaching Credential - Single Subject Physical Education

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Instructional design
  • Teaching strategies
  • Program coordination
  • Team building
  • Athlete coaching

Affiliations

  • San Jose State University Club Team Handball Athlete

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Water Safety for Swim Coaches Certificate
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate

Languages

Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Student Teacher

ESUHSD
08.2024 - Current

Pool Supervisor

Yerba Buena High School-ESUHSD
06.2024 - 07.2024

Basketball Head Coach - Varsity Girls (JV)

Yerba Buena High School-ESUHSD
10.2021 - Current

Head Swim Coach - Varsity Girls (JV)(Volunteer)

Yerba Buena High School-ESUHSD
01.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology - Prep For Teaching Physical Education

San Jose State University

Master of Arts - Education

San Jose State University

Teaching Credential - Single Subject Physical Education

San Jose State University
Cole Nguyen