El-Hazziq Meeks
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional educator with solid experience in promoting physical fitness and well-being. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt to diverse student needs. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving goals through effective collaboration and communication. Skilled in various sports, fitness training methods, and student assessment techniques. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing needs and expectations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher/Middle School Athletic Director
Adams Traditional Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Instructed students on physical activities, sports, and fitness
- Also educate students on life skills within the physical education spectrum
- Design and implemented lesson plans to help students develop strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility
- Instruct students to sports strategy and prepare them to compete
- Educate students on the benefits of exercise, nutrition, and the dangers of unhealthy habits
- Encourage and motivate students to be active
- Organize space, equipment, and students for activities
- As the Athletic Director I supervise the Middle School athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, Superintendent and others, including recommending policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs
- As the Athletic Director I develop the annual budget and its implementation
- Develop of the interscholastic athletic schedules and officials’ schedules for all contests
- I coordinate transportation for all athletic contests
- As the Athletic Director I coordinate and support personnel for all athletic contests, including game management, ticket sales, security, athletic trainer and emergency personnel and apparatus
- Supervision of the athletic coaches
- Implement and monitor usage of the Athletic Code of conduct
- Supervise all home contests
- Represents the district, as needed, at Conference, District and state meetings for administering the interscholastic athletic program
- Ensured that all applicable laws and regulations relating to athletics are applied and followed, including Title IX and other federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations
Substitute Teacher in Various Subjects
Various School Districts
01.2002 - Current
- Establishes and maintains a safe and welcoming classroom environment
- Leads and facilitates activities for children of all age groups and subjects
- Models positive and appropriate classroom behavior
- Maintains a high level of energy throughout the workday and encourages the kids to be positive, focus on active listening, and performing at their max potential
- Supports and assists fellow staff and management with miscellaneous work tasks during the core day as needed
- Develop and implement lesson plans, and make sure students hit respective state benchmarks
Girls Head Basketball Coach Varsity
Mansfield Senior High School
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Finished the season 20-4 and ranked #8 in the state of OHIO last poll ranking before state tournament
- Selected the best players to effectively balance the basketball team and be potential winners for the team through effective recruitment and selection process
- Trained team on various basketball schemes, techniques, and different plans proven to generate the best chances of winning
- Prepared teams through mental and physical exercises to keep them motivated and encouraging positive outlook/thoughts (e.g., six words all must learn, know, and recite daily)
- Monitored grades and partnered closely with parents to further instill the importance of studying and keeping their grades up
- Made sure life lessons were learned by using basketball as a tool
Assistant Athletic Director
Mansfield Senior High School
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Assists the Athletic Director in supervising the High School and Middle School athletic programs in coordination with the Principal, Superintendent and others, including recommending policies and procedures relating to the athletic programs
- Assists the Athletic Director in the development of an annual budget and its implementation
- Assists the Athletic Director with the development of the interscholastic athletic schedules and officials’ schedules for all contests
- Assists the Athletic Director in the coordination of transportation for all athletic contests
- Assists the Athletic Director in coordination of support personnel for all athletic contests, including game management, ticket sales, security, athletic trainer and emergency personnel and apparatus
- Assists the Athletic Director in the supervision of the athletic coaches
- Implements and monitors usage of the Athletic Code of conduct
- Assists the Athletic Director in the supervision of all contests
- Represents the district, as needed, at Conference, District and state meetings for administering the interscholastic athletic program
- Assists the Athletic Director in ensuring that all applicable laws and regulations relating to athletics are applied and followed, including Title IX and other federal laws and regulations, state laws and regulations
Physical Education Teacher
Mansfield Senior School District
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Instructed students on physical activities, sports, and fitness
- Also educate students on life skills within the physical education spectrum
- Design and implemented lesson plans to help students develop strength, endurance, coordination, and flexibility
- Instruct students to sports strategy and prepare them to compete
- Educate students on the benefits of exercise, nutrition, and the dangers of unhealthy habits
- Encourage and motivate students to be active
- Organize space, equipment, and students for activities
Recreation Program Director
City of Cleveland Department of Recreation
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Directed, coordinated, and supervised sports and recreation program activities to meet the Department of Recreation objectives
- Expanded sports and recreation programming within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans
- I interviewed, recruited, and trained sports and recreation staff and volunteers
- Assisted in reviewing, monitoring, motivating, and evaluating staff performance
- Secured and scheduled athletic fields and facilities
- Transported and set-up equipment for games, practices, and programs
- Responded to all members and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner
- Compiles program statistics and monitors/evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in program
Head Basketball and Varsity Assistant Coach
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Select the best players in order to effectively balance the basketball team and be potential winners for the team through effective recruitment and selection process
- Trained team on various basketball schemes, techniques, and different plans proven to generate the best chances of winning
- Prepared teams through mental and physical exercises to keep them motivated and encouraging positive outlook/thoughts (e.g., six words all must learn, know, and recite daily)
- Monitored grades and partnered closely with parents to further instill the importance of studying and keeping their grades up
- Make sure life lessons were learned using basketball as a tool
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Athletic Coaching
Grand Canyon University
01.1995
Masters of Secondary Education -
Grand Canyon University
12.2025
Certification-Licensor -
03.2025
Alternative Educators Certification - Ohio
01.2024
Skills
- Athletic Coaching
- Sports Recruitment and Selection
- Educator
- Mentorship
- Sports Management
- Classroom management
- Scheduling coordination
- Adaptable
- Safety
- NCAA regulations
- Activity coordination
- Safety processes and procedures
- Health and wellness education
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher/Middle School Athletic Director
Adams Traditional Academy
01.2024 - Current
Girls Head Basketball Coach Varsity
Mansfield Senior High School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Athletic Director
Mansfield Senior High School
01.2020 - 01.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Mansfield Senior School District
01.2018 - 01.2024
Recreation Program Director
City of Cleveland Department of Recreation
01.2007 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher in Various Subjects
Various School Districts
01.2002 - Current
Head Basketball and Varsity Assistant Coach
Cleveland Central Catholic High School
01.1997 - 01.2001
Masters of Secondary Education -
Grand Canyon University
Certification-Licensor -
Alternative Educators Certification - Ohio
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Athletic Coaching
Grand Canyon University
Similar Profiles
Catherine C. EastmanCatherine C. Eastman
2nd Grade Teacher at Neely Traditional Academy2nd Grade Teacher at Neely Traditional Academy
Julia PomaleckiJulia Pomalecki
After-School Tutor at Traditional Learning AcademyAfter-School Tutor at Traditional Learning Academy
Jordan PanchuJordan Panchu
Den Club Facilitator at Freedom Traditional AcademyDen Club Facilitator at Freedom Traditional Academy