Experienced individual focused on setting attainable goals for students and athletes of all abilities. Enthusiastic and patient teacher and coach offering one-on-one assistance for kids and teens requiring additional support. Careful provider of guidance to turn budding athletes into lifelong champions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Boys Basketball Coach
YMCA
Board Member, Children's Home of the Highlands
Wytheville Presbyterian Church
03.2021 - Current
Engaged in fundraising and resource development efforts by reaching out to interested partners and donors.
Stayed abreast of trends and issues affecting organizational decisions.
Utilized networks and resources to inspire collective action and achieve organizational goals.
Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
Attended board meetings and reviewed meeting agendas.
Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
Approved organizational strategies, budgets and business decisions.
Defined and enforced organizational bylaws, rules and policies.
English Teacher ( 7th and 8th Honors , 8th Reg )
Kate Collins Middle
07.2023 - 07.2025
Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Long Term Substitute
Waynesboro Public Schools
01.2022 - 02.2022
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Utilized outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies to document and report on student growth, development and understanding.
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student maturity and interests.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Staunton City Schools
11.2020 - 02.2021
Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Monitored adherence to team rules and regulations with conduct, appearance and class attendance.
Enforced study and tutorial programs to maintain student-athlete eligibility.
Attended events of prospective players, met with families and presented recruitment proposals.
Modeled positive physical, intellectual and positive social behaviors for student-athletes to abide by.
Managed and updated equipment inventories for optimal practice sessions.
Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
Maximized physical talent of team through quality teaching and coaching.
Long Term Substitute
Staunton City Schools
November - 01.2021
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Utilized outlined grading procedures and assessment strategies to document and report on student growth, development and understanding.
Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Staunton High School
11.2019 - 02.2020
Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Managed inventory and ordered new materials, uniforms and equipment for team needs.
Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Presbyterian Disasters Assistance Volunteer
Presbyterian church, USA
05.2014 - 07.2014
Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas.
Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
Dug ditches or trenches, backfilled excavations or compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities.