Deshaun Smith
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Jv Flag Football Coach
Manhattan Youth
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Coached athletes on proper techniques, rules, regulations, and safety procedures pertaining to flag football.
- Evaluated player performance during practices and games to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed strategies to improve the performance of individual players and overall team play.
- Organized and managed practice drills for flag football teams.
Head JV Basketball Coach
Manhattan Youth
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Enforced disciplinary actions when appropriate according to established policies.
- Created an environment that was conducive to learning while still having fun playing basketball.
- Established rules and regulations for practices and games that ensured safety of all participants.
- Encouraged teamwork among players by emphasizing cooperation rather than competition.
Summer Program Director
Icamp
New York, NY
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for improving overall performance of the summer program.
- Enforced rules of conduct while ensuring a positive learning environment was maintained at all times.
- Monitored camper behavior to ensure safety of all participants.
- Prepared reports detailing progress made towards meeting organizational goals.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
Head Softball Coach
KIPP
Bronx, NY
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Oversaw rigorous practices and schedules to prepare for a challenging calendar of games.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship, and performance principles.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
Activity Specialist
Kipp Academy Middle School
Bronx, NY
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
After School Program Director
Phipps Neighborhoods
Bronx, NY
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Supervised and engaged group leaders to ensure program activities were culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with organizational learning values.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
After School Program Coordinator
Phipps Neighborhoods
Bronx, NY
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with multiple departments to support and establish programs, lessons, and student activities.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Helped staff develop activities that incorporate program goals into the daily routine
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
After School Program Assistant
Phipps Neighborhoods
Bronx, NY
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly managed planned activities.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction, and hands-on activities.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and field trips.
ACHIEVEMENT SPECIALIST
PHIPPS NEIGHBORHOODS
Bronx, NY
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted the teachers in the classroom during the day
- Worked closely with participants and families
- Set specific goals for students to measure progress and evaluate results.
- Identified the needs of students promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinated and managed various programs or projects to achieve established objectives.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
GROUP LEADER
PHIPPS NEIGHBORHOODS
Bronx, NY
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted children with homework and grade-level appropriate studying techniques.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wings Academy
Bronx, NY08-2010
Skills
- Program management
- Program leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Team management
- Decision-making
- Team building
- People skills
- Motivational Leadership
Accomplishments
- WINGS ACADEMY, BRONX, NY
- GRADUATED 2010
- Completed coursework in: Customer service, communication, leadership, team building, introduction to health careers, Anatomy and Physiology, technology and life skills
- Gained professional externship experience, performing clerical tasks and customer service in the Emergency Department at Montefiore Medical Center
- Certification and training
- Ramapo Promoting Positive Behavior: Behavior management 6/16
- Phipps: classroom management lesson planning (part 1&2) 3/16
- OCFS: Mandated Reporter 2.0 hours 9/15
- CPR from America Heart Association
certification and training
- Ramapo Promoting Positive Behavior:
- Behavior management 6/16 Phipps:
- classroom management
- lesson planning (part 1&2)
- OCFS: Mandated Reporter 2.0 hours
- CPR from America Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Jv Flag Football Coach
Manhattan Youth
09.2023 - Current
Head JV Basketball Coach
Manhattan Youth
09.2023 - Current
Summer Program Director
Icamp
06.2023 - 07.2023
Head Softball Coach
KIPP
03.2023 - 06.2023
Activity Specialist
Kipp Academy Middle School
10.2021 - 06.2023
After School Program Director
Phipps Neighborhoods
09.2019 - 04.2021
After School Program Coordinator
Phipps Neighborhoods
09.2017 - 09.2019
After School Program Assistant
Phipps Neighborhoods
05.2017 - 09.2017
ACHIEVEMENT SPECIALIST
PHIPPS NEIGHBORHOODS
09.2016 - 05.2017
GROUP LEADER
PHIPPS NEIGHBORHOODS
09.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Wings Academy