Eric Rodine
Education
Crosslake,MN
Summary
Engaging Athletic Director with a background coordinating student eligibility, recruiting coaches and setting up transportation to sporting events. Passionate professional with exemplary talents in preparing the annual budget for the athletic program and ensuring that coaches adhere to all regulations, policies and laws. Offering exemplary written and verbal communication, time management and collaboration skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
PE/Health and Leadership Teacher
Maple Leaf Education System
08.2023 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Assistant Principal, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator
American International School of Lagos
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Dean of Students
International School of Dakar
08.2015 - 06.2019
- In charge of WAISAL organization with athletic directors. Arranged and presented the High School Retreat. Evaluated coaches and PE teachers. Budgeted for all activities and athletics Pre K-12th grade ($200,000). WAISAL Host - Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, MathCounts. Distinguished Service Award - Minnesota State High School League. MSHSL Coaches Education Instructor. Discipline coordinator, grades 6-12.
- Raised team performance levels by providing ongoing coaching, training, and motivation to athletes.
Activities Director
Prior Lake High School
07.2008 - 06.2015
- Budgeted for all activities at high school and middle school, total $1.1 million.
- Created the South Suburban Conference in 2010 with nine schools from the metro area.
- Evaluated coaches and advisors from 33 sports and 11 activities.
- In four years, cut over $250,000 out of the activities budget.
- Liaison to the LABC and PAA- Over $180,000 in donations,
- Hired ten new head coaches to create competitive teams
- Site Coordinator: Missota Conference Track Championships, 2AA Wrestling Tournament, 2AA Gymnastics Championships, South Suburban Conference Relays
- Oversight of two new turf fields and track resurfacing
- Facilitated leadership program with captains of all activities within the high school
- Conference coordinator for soccer, hockey, and wrestling. Section Manager 2AA Girls' and Boys' Soccer. Site Manager State Semifinal Football 1A and 4A. Positive Coaching Alliance committee member through PLAY
- MNIAAA State Conference Workshop Facilitator. NIAAA State Liaison
- LTI 504 and 506 Instructor
- MSHSL Coaches Education Instructor
- NIAAA National Conference Workshop Facilitator.
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Apache Junction High School
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Controlled a budget of over $750,000 for athletics and other co-curricular activities
- Established the first varsity soccer program for Apache Junction High School
- Administered campus activities including sports teams, clubs, and fine arts programs
- Oversaw facilities on a campus of 1800 students
- Evaluated twenty-two teachers using the district's evaluation instrument and pre/post conferences
- Worked with administrative team to create and implement a school improvement plan
- Member of the North Central Visitation Committee
- Created Career Ladder Site Incentive program
- Discipline Coordinator for Tenth Grade and Eleventh Grade
- Site Coordinator for 1A State Football semi-finals and Championship Game
- 1A State Volleyball 1st and 2nd Rounds
- Site Coordinator for 2A and 4A State Track and Field Championships
- Hosted Desert Sky and East Sky Wrestling Regional Tournament.
Dean of Students
Four Peaks Elementary School
07.2005 - 06.2006
- Discipline Coordinator for all students.
- Created Career Ladder Site Incentive program
- Administered school uniform policy.
- Truancy administrator.
- Implemented anti-bullying program.
- District/School representative for special education IEPs
- Designed school incentives for Accelerated Reader
- Code Red Administrator.
Reading Specialist/Librarian
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Supervised library.
- Designed staff development curriculum to integrate Accelerated Reader into the Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
- Created reading recovery program for struggling readers.
- Developed videos used for curriculum night and open house.
- Evaluated reading teachers and reading program.
- Established reading curriculum to align with state standards.
- Implemented Academy Training for reading and English teachers on differentiated instruction.
- Curriculum writer.
Softball Coach
Apache Junction High School
07.1997 - 06.2005
- Took a perennial losing program and developed winning teams. Integrated a middle school program which mirrored the high school team. Secured college scholarships for numerous players. Left the program, creating a state championship caliber team.
Social Studies teacher
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Used a variety of techniques to teach recent American history and geography.
- Evaluated students using a number of different tools. Integrated differentiated instruction into the social studies curriculum.
Reading teacher
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.2000 - 06.2003
- Instructed the enriched reading program in higher-level thinking skills and strategies, used the high school curriculum to challenge the enriched reading program, initiated Accelerated Reader in the enriched reading program.
Social Studies teacher
Desert Shadows Middle School
07.1998 - 06.2000
- Designed an Ancient World History curriculum for sixth-grade students.
- Collaborated with the sixth-grade team to create an Egyptian unit across the curriculum.
- Used reading strategies to instruct inclusion students in social studies.
Gifted Coordinator
Desert Shadows Middle School
07.1998 - 06.2000
- Instructed gifted students in reading grades six through eight.
- Differentiated instruction.
- Created science fair guidelines for gifted students.
Team Leader
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.1997 - 06.1998
- Lead two first-year teachers in the opening of a middle school. Designed cross-curriculum units for eighth-grade students.
Social Studies teacher
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.1997 - 06.1998
- Using the district curriculum, I created a positive learning environment and established a culture for a new school.
Social Studies teacher
Apache Junction Junior High
07.1994 - 06.1997
- Developed school-wide unit on Summer Olympics.
- Instructed students of all levels in recent United States history and geography.
Education
M. Ed. Educational Leadership - Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12.2007
M. Ed. Elementary Education - Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ06.2004
B.S. Elementary Education - undefined
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
Student Engagement
Classroom Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Group Instruction
Public Speaking
Positive Role Model and Mentor
Growth Mindset
Certification
Principal Certification K-12, Minnesota
Affiliations
- Arizona Education Association
- National Education Association
- Arizona School Administrators
- National Fastpitch Coaches Association
- AIAAA Member
- NIAAA Member
- AIA High School Basketball Official
- MnIAAA Member
- Minnesota Association School Administrators
Accomplishments
- Won “Teacher of the Year” award at Maple Leaf World School in 2024.
- Section 3 Activities Director of the Year in 2012
- MSHSL Appreciation Award 2016.
Timeline
PE/Health and Leadership Teacher
Maple Leaf Education System
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal, Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator
American International School of Lagos
07.2019 - 10.2022
Athletic Director/Activities Coordinator, Dean of Students
International School of Dakar
08.2015 - 06.2019
Activities Director
Prior Lake High School
07.2008 - 06.2015
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Apache Junction High School
07.2006 - 06.2008
Dean of Students
Four Peaks Elementary School
07.2005 - 06.2006
Reading Specialist/Librarian
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.2003 - 06.2005
Social Studies teacher
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.2000 - 06.2003
Reading teacher
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.2000 - 06.2003
Social Studies teacher
Desert Shadows Middle School
07.1998 - 06.2000
Gifted Coordinator
Desert Shadows Middle School
07.1998 - 06.2000
Softball Coach
Apache Junction High School
07.1997 - 06.2005
Team Leader
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.1997 - 06.1998
Social Studies teacher
Thunder Mountain Middle School
07.1997 - 06.1998
Social Studies teacher
Apache Junction Junior High
07.1994 - 06.1997
M. Ed. Educational Leadership - Education
Northern Arizona University
M. Ed. Elementary Education - Education
Northern Arizona University
B.S. Elementary Education - undefined
St. Cloud State University
Principal Certification K-12, Minnesota
Certified Athletic Administrator NIAAA
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