Dawn Grass
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Motivated educator and Assistant Athletic Director with strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Collaborates effectively with other educators in the building as well as coaches to contribute to school, program, and team goals while also supporting a collaborative work environment. Dedicated to supporting students and athletes as well as upholding integrity within academic and the athletic programs. Committed to enhancing student engagement and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director
Nerinx Hall High School
Saint Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Develops and implements strategic plans for athletic programs, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Coordinates schedules for practices, games, and events, optimizing resource allocation across multiple sports teams.
- Collaborates with coaches to evaluate athlete performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manages communication between athletes, parents, and staff, ensuring transparency and support within the athletic community.
- Oversees compliance with safety regulations and eligibility requirements, maintaining integrity across all athletic activities.
Physical Education and Health Department Chair
Nerinx Hall
St Louis, MO
08.2022 - Current
- Lead curriculum development initiatives to enhance academic rigor and student engagement.
- Coordinate faculty professional development programs to foster teaching excellence and collaboration.
- Implement strategic planning processes to align departmental goals with institutional mission.
- Mentors junior faculty, providing guidance on pedagogical practices and career advancement.
- Analyze student performance data to inform instructional strategies and improve learning outcomes.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaborations to promote interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Oversee budget management, ensuring effective allocation of resources for departmental needs.
- Observes, coaches and mentors department staff.
- Enhances department reputation by implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements.
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Nerinx Hall
St Louis, MO
08.2016 - Current
- Develops and implements engaging health curricula aligned with state standards.
- Facilitates interactive workshops promoting healthy lifestyle choices among students.
- Collaborates with faculty to integrate health education across various subjects.
- Mentors students in understanding personal wellness and health management strategies.
- Evaluates student progress through assessments and provides constructive feedback.
- Collaborates with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that enriched students'' understanding of health topics within various contexts.
- Improve student retention rates by implementing engaging and interactive instructional techniques.
- Enhance student comprehension of complex health concepts through the use of visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Contributes to increased overall school performance by actively participating in professional development workshops and incorporating new teaching strategies into daily practice.
- Evaluates student performance through ongoing assessments, providing constructive feedback to help them reach their full potential.
- Updates course materials regularly to ensure alignment with current state standards and industry trends in health education.
- Continually improving knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
Coach
Nerinx Hall
St Louis, MO
08.2016 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and teamwork.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to devise strategic game plans and improve competitive strategies.
- Mentored student-athletes, fostering personal growth and academic success alongside athletic development.
- Organized and led team practices, ensuring alignment with training objectives and individual skill enhancement.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Fostered positive and inclusive team environment, leading to increased team cohesion and morale.
- Developed athletes' skills in various sports, enhancing team performance and individual competence.
Physical Education Teacher
Windsor Elementary
Imperial, MO
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards.
- Fostered a positive learning environment promoting teamwork and sportsmanship among students.
- Assessed student performance in physical fitness and skill development consistently throughout the year.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
- Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO05.2014
Skills
- Facility management
- Student-athlete support
- Athletic scheduling
- Game day operations
- Athletic program development
- Eligibility requirements
- Athletic department services
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Collaborative decision-making
- Performance assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Effective communication
- Motivational leadership style
- Ethics and integrity
- Safety protocols
- Motivational techniques
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum planning
- School policy enforcement
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director
Nerinx Hall High School
08.2023 - Current
Physical Education and Health Department Chair
Nerinx Hall
08.2022 - Current
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Nerinx Hall
08.2016 - Current
Coach
Nerinx Hall
08.2016 - 05.2023
Physical Education Teacher
Windsor Elementary
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Missouri Southern State University