Essence Davis
Morganville,NJ
Summary
Experienced leader with foundational knowledge in Social Work and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cheerleading Coach
Spartan Gymnastics LLC
10.2023 - Current
- 3030 Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Coordinated with other coaches to improve performance of 30 cheerleaders.
Instructional Assistant
Long Branch Public Schools
02.2021 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Long Branch Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Pool Supervisor
City Of Long Branch
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Opened and closed pool at designated hours of operation and made decisions for closing pool due to inappropriate chemical levels, inclement weather, and low water temperature.
- Evaluated employees' daily job performance by adhering to development plans and personnel performance action plans.
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Scanned main areas to monitor for any safety risks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Sales Associate
Kids Footlocker
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05-2022
Skills
- Rules compliance
- Discipline enforcement
- Alumni relations
- Fundraising strategies
- Faculty support
- Classroom support
- Classroom inclusion
- IEP adherence
- Emotional intelligence
- Relationship building
- Student safety
- Individual student assistance
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
Timeline
Head Cheerleading Coach
Spartan Gymnastics LLC
10.2023 - Current
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Long Branch Public Schools
06.2021 - Current
Pool Supervisor
City Of Long Branch
06.2021 - 09.2022
Instructional Assistant
Long Branch Public Schools
02.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Kids Footlocker
10.2016 - 09.2019
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association.
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
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