Donald Bittner
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Bartlett City Schools, leveraging positive reinforcement and instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and academic support. Achieved a remarkable 53-6 record as Head JV Girls Basketball Coach, fostering teamwork and resilience among athletes while promoting sportsmanship and skill development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
In School Suspension Teacher
Bartlett City Schools
09.2020 - 08.2025
- Met with students, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral issues.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with faculty to insure school work was completed daily with students.
Head JV Girls Basketball Coach
Bartlett High School
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Offered constructive feedback to students to help reach goals.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Record of 53-6
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Bartlett Hight School
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Provided guidance to students in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Coach
Coach Joe Wootten's Basketball Camp
07.2002 - 08.2023
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Facilitated team building activities.
- Helped deliver effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Allegany College Of Maryland
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field and recruitment of student-athletes.
- Instructed athletes in performance principles and game strategies and rules to achieve desired results.
- Conducted practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
- Exercised effective communication with members of community and team, acting as liaison and public face for organization.
Head Coach Girls Softball
Allegany College Of Maryland
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
Assistant Head Coach for Boy's Basketball
Allegany College of Maryland
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Created and managed schedules for seasonal lessons and practices.
- Determined needs and managed coach assignment schedule.
- Monitored student performance both on field and in classroom.
- Communicated frequently with other coaches, management teams and parents.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
Head Coach Girls Softball
Fort Hill High School
02.2007 - 05.2015
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- 2008 State Champions
- 2009 State Champion Runner Up
Boy's Basketball JV Coach
Fort Hill High School
09.2002 - 03.2015
- Offered constructive feedback to students to help reach goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Analyzed student feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- 2008 & 2009 Final Four Maryland State Championship games.
Education
Therapeutic Recreation
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-1986
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Instructional strategies
- Student engagement
- Academic support
Timeline
Head JV Girls Basketball Coach
Bartlett High School
08.2022 - 04.2024
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Bartlett Hight School
10.2020 - 04.2024
In School Suspension Teacher
Bartlett City Schools
09.2020 - 08.2025
Assistant Baseball Coach
Allegany College Of Maryland
02.2020 - 04.2020
Head Coach Girls Softball
Allegany College Of Maryland
08.2016 - 04.2020
Assistant Head Coach for Boy's Basketball
Allegany College of Maryland
08.2016 - 04.2020
Head Coach Girls Softball
Fort Hill High School
02.2007 - 05.2015
Boy's Basketball JV Coach
Fort Hill High School
09.2002 - 03.2015
Coach
Coach Joe Wootten's Basketball Camp
07.2002 - 08.2023
Therapeutic Recreation
Allegany College of Maryland
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