Eric Reed
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic Job Title eager to help teachers and educational staff discover worthwhile resources for curriculum development and lesson planning. Relies on creativity and innovative problem-solving skills to offer recommendations for staff training and continuing education programs for instructors. Actively monitors and evaluates material submissions from publishers to verify content compliance with government regulations and institutional policies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher / Coach
Coolidge Unified School District
Coolidge, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing timely feedback and modifying instruction as needed.
- Established effective classroom routines that maximized instructional time while minimizing disruptions.
Strength and Conditioning Coach / Assist AD
Show Low High School
Show Low, AZ
06.2019 - 06.2024
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
- Coordinated scheduling with other coaching staff members to ensure seamless integration of strength and conditioning sessions within overall practice plans.
- Ensured the maintenance of a clean, organized facility by developing efficient equipment storage solutions and enforcing cleanliness standards among users.
- Reduced injury rates through detailed assessments, targeted mobility exercises, and proper movement pattern training.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
Physical Education Teacher / Athletic Dir.
ALTA LOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Peoria, AZ
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Teach physical education classes for grades 1st through 7th
- Girls’ basketball coach
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete eligibility requirements, ensuring compliance with state regulations at all times.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
Strength and Conditioning Coach, WR Coach
RAYMOND S. KELLIS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 01.2018
- 2016 Metro Region Champs (Football)
- 2017 5A State Champs (Baseball)
Strength and Conditioning coach
LIVEWIRE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Phoenix, AZ
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
Speed & Conditioning Coach
Arizona Christian University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Executed teams summer speed and conditioning program
- (CSFL Champions)
- Monitored athlete progress using various assessment tools and adjusted training plans accordingly for continuous improvement.
- Supported injured athletes during their rehabilitation process by designing modified conditioning programs that accommodated their limitations.
Adjunct faculty /Fitness Center Instructor/Strength and Conditioning Coach
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Glendale, AZ
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Strength Coach for basketball, volleyball and soccer
- Strength Coach for the 2014 NJCAA Volleyball National Champions
- Teach exercise science and strength and conditioning classes
Adjunct faculty
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Teach exercise science and strength and conditioning classes
Strength and Conditioning Coach
IRONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Assistant Football Coach
- Assistant Wrestling Coach
- Head Freshman Baseball Coach
Facility Manager
FAST
Phoenix, AZ, United States
06.2010 - 05.2013
- Company Overview: Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ United States
- Ran the day to day operations of 2 sports performance locations that see’s over 300 athletes a month
- Wrote all training programs for all sports (very heavy with Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball and Football) and first responders
- Worked with Xavier, Sunnyslope, Shadow Mtn., Saguaro, Paradise Valley Volleyball teams (4 state championships, 35 athletic scholarships)
- Worked with Zia, Shenu and Storm Volleyball clubs
- Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ United States
Head Strength Coach
ARIZONA RATTLERS
Mesa, AZ, United States
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: Mesa, AZ United States
- Wrote, executed and finalized all positions specific in-season workouts
- Wrote and monitored player weight control management programs
- Strength coach for the 2012-2013 Arenabowl champions
- Mesa, AZ United States
Teacher/Coach
MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Maricopa, AZ, United States
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: Maricopa, AZ United States
- Interim Head Football Coach / OC
- Head Wrestling Coach
- Head JV Baseball Coach
- Track coach (sprints)
- Maricopa, AZ United States
Teacher/Coach
APACHE JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL
Apache Junction, AZ, United States
07.2007 - 08.2009
- Company Overview: Apache Junction, AZ United States
- JV Head Football Coach
- Head Wrestling Coach
- Track Coach (sprints)
- Apache Junction, AZ United States
Teacher/Coach
BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL
Buckeye, AZ, United States
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: Buckeye, AZ United States
- Head JV Football Coach
- Head Wrestling Coach
- Buckeye, AZ United States
Education
M.S - Exercise Science/Health Promotions
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2012
Exercise Science -
Utah Valley State College
Orem, UT08.1999
High School Diploma -
Ironwood
Glendale, AZ05.1994
Skills
- Mentoring teachers
- Instructional coaching
- Project-based learning
- Creativity and innovation
- Teacher mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CSCS*D
- RSCC*D
- USAW
- USATF
- Former NSCA Arizona State Director
- Former NSCA Rocky Mtn Regional Coordinator
- Former Executive Council for NSCA High School SIG
- Former High School SIG Vice Chair
- TRX
- FMS
Awards
- NSCA High School Strength Coach of the Year 2014
- Wrestling Region Coach of the Year 2005, 2006, 2009
- NSCA Rocky Mtn Region HS S&C Coach of the Year 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017
- NSCA AZ HS S&C Coach of the Year 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017
Cover Letter
To Whom It May Concern:
Please accept this letter and my attached resume as application for employment. My accomplishments have included the following: I have worked with 5x Arena Bowl Champion Arizona Rattlers for 2 of its championship seasons. I have worked with elite high school and college volleyball girls for the past 10 years. Teams that I have worked with account for 6 state championships and one national championship. In 2017, I worked with the 5A State Championship Baseball team, Raymond S Kellis. Coming in as the 13th seed, we were playing our best baseball at the end of the season. I am willing to out work my competition so my student-athletes can have the best chance at succeeding. I know that my work ethic will be a great addition to your staff. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and share more of my qualifications and enthusiasm for joining your team. Please review my attached resume and contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this important position.
Sincerely, Eric Reed
Timeline
Teacher / Coach
Coolidge Unified School District
06.2024 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach / Assist AD
Show Low High School
06.2019 - 06.2024
Speed & Conditioning Coach
Arizona Christian University
05.2015 - 08.2015
Strength and Conditioning Coach, WR Coach
RAYMOND S. KELLIS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015 - 01.2018
Strength and Conditioning coach
LIVEWIRE VOLLEYBALL CLUB
01.2015 - 01.2017
Physical Education Teacher / Athletic Dir.
ALTA LOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2014 - 01.2019
Adjunct faculty /Fitness Center Instructor/Strength and Conditioning Coach
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2013 - 01.2015
Head Strength Coach
ARIZONA RATTLERS
03.2012 - 03.2013
Adjunct faculty
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2012 - 01.2015
Facility Manager
FAST
06.2010 - 05.2013
Strength and Conditioning Coach
IRONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
01.2010 - 01.2014
Teacher/Coach
MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
08.2009 - 05.2010
Teacher/Coach
APACHE JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL
07.2007 - 08.2009
Teacher/Coach
BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL
08.2005 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Ironwood
M.S - Exercise Science/Health Promotions
California University of Pennsylvania
Exercise Science -
Utah Valley State College