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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTS
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D'Anthony Smotherman

Conyers,GA

Summary

Devoted and energetic individual with a background in enriching opportunities for all students, promoting higher education matriculation and realization of goals and individual potential. Effective in driving staff members and students to work hard while boosting positive culture in the school community. Experienced in facilitating the growth of effective instructional strategies and professional behavior.

Seeking Department Chair position within a great district.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Digital Learning Team Liaison

Dekalb County School System
08.2023 - Current


  • Facilitated meetings and conferences between various parties, enabling better collaboration and efficient decision-making.
  • Attend the Monthly meetings and be ready to collaborate and communicate with others
  • Monitor teachers completions of the Professional Learning Series,

Athletic Liaison

Redan Middle School
08.2013 - Current
  • Assessed student behavior and academic achievements to determine continued eligibility for program.
  • Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected all paperwork concerning annual physicals.
  • Matched individuals to achieve right fit for athletic and academic programs.
  • Imparted discipline to all team members and modeled good citizenship skills.
  • Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
  • Promoted and developed effective professional relationships with parents and guardians to improve parental involvement.
  • Accepted constructive criticism from coaches to improve skills.
  • Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
  • Assisted school administrator with school-wide activities for improvement of school culture.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings.

Athletic Coach

Dekalb County School System
08.2013 - Current

Head Coach - High School Boys Track and Field - August 2016- Present

Head Coach -High School Boys and Girls Cross Country - August 2016-Present

Head Coach - Middle School Boys and Girls Track and Field- August 2013-Present

Head Coach - Cheerleading - September 2010-June 2015

  • Developed specific training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Applied established evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities and assign players to correct positions on team.
  • Mentored players one-on-one teamwork and dedication issues to boost confidence.
  • Assisted with academic needs of other students by offering tutoring support in various subjects.
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Prepared athletes for participation in post-secondary athletic programs through training, observations of academics and communication and visits with college programs.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.

Education

Masters in Arts And Teaching - Education

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology

Grambling State University
Grambling, LA

Specialist - Instructional Technology

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12.2022

Skills

  • Professional development
  • Academic performance evaluations
  • Strong work ethic
  • Relationship Building
  • Mentoring and coaching

Affiliations

  • Annual End of Year Athletic Banquets
  • School-Wide Intramural Activities
  • Redan News Team Sponsor
  • TSA (Technology Student Association) Coach
  • Robotics Coach

Certification

PLTW ( Project Lead The Way)

Heart Saver K-12 Schools - First Aid, CPR and AED Training

Fundamentals of Coaching

Concussion in Sports

Heat Illness Prevention

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTS

• Parent Involvement Award (2010, 2012,)

• Teacher of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009, 2018)

• Coach of the Year (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012)

• Sent 42 athletes to college with Academic and/or Athletic scholarships.

• Highest GPA Sports Team Award - Cross Country/Track (2009-2012)

Timeline

Digital Learning Team Liaison

Dekalb County School System
08.2023 - Current

Athletic Liaison

Redan Middle School
08.2013 - Current

Athletic Coach

Dekalb County School System
08.2013 - Current

Masters in Arts And Teaching - Education

Lindenwood University

Bachelor of Science - Electronics Technology

Grambling State University

Specialist - Instructional Technology

Kennesaw State University
D'Anthony Smotherman