Erick Decker
Lowell,IN
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach at Lake Central School Corporation, adept in fostering sportsmanship, citizenship, and academic excellence.
Leverages effective communication and group leadership to enhance student achievement.
Excels in building relationships, promoting discipline, and integrating technology in learning.
Strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum.
Adept at fostering a collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement.
Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs.
Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach
Lake Central School Corporation
01.2010 - Current
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
- Negotiated with sports equipment suppliers, securing high-quality gear for team at reduced cost.
- Developed athletes' skills in various sports, enhancing team performance and individual competence.
- Developed code of conduct for team, promoting discipline and respect both on and off field.
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Lake Central School Corporation
12.2007 - Current
- Utilized various assessment tools to measure student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Served as a team leader for department meetings, contributing innovative ideas for curriculum improvement and ensuring consistency across grade levels.
- Designed social studies lessons that fostered problem-solving, creativity and communication in relation to authentic, real-world problems.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
- Mentored new teachers in effective lesson planning and classroom management techniques, improving overall school performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a deeper understanding of the connections between subjects.
- Created and maintained standards for behavior that cultivated student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Participated in creative school fundraising such as Kahler-Mania https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3lK3fkJGwXxf3-AoVM9cCj2_Wdtg-mbw&si=Ms3mEL6a6YRCQR9A
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2007
Skills
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Building relationships
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 219-149 (.62%) record over 23 seasons of boys and girls middle school basketball. Amassed over the 23 seasons were 9 Tournament championships, and 2 Conference tournament championships.
- Achieved a 34-36 Overall Record Coaching Middle School Football over 10 years. Went 15-6 over 3 years winning a conference championship and finishing runners up in conference the other 2 seasons. The last 3 starting quarterbacks of Lake Central High School were products of Coach Decker's football program.
- 9 division one athletes and counting have emerged from programs Coach Decker has directly coached.
Timeline
Coach
Lake Central School Corporation
01.2010 - Current
8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Lake Central School Corporation
12.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
Purdue University
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