Fischer Smith
Coloma
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a background in teaching and sports coaching. Skilled in lesson planning and team strategy development, dedicated to enhancing performance and fostering sportsmanship among students and athletes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Varsity Baseball Coach
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor
01.2026 - Current
- Designed practice plans that improved player skills and strengthened teamwork.
- Formulated game strategies that maximized team performance during competitions.
- Ensured athlete safety by enforcing training protocols and equipment checks.
- Cultivated a team culture that emphasized sportsmanship and mutual respect among players.
- Collaborated with parents to communicate schedules and player development initiatives.
- Managed disciplinary issues according to established team policies.
Social Studies Teacher
Benton Harbor High School
Benton Harbor
10.2023 - Current
- Crafted engaging lesson plans for diverse social studies topics, fostering student interest and participation.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Organized field trips and community events to enrich curriculum content.
- Defined and communicated clear class objectives and requirements, ensuring consistent understanding and expectations among students.
- Provided mentorship, tutoring, and instruction for students after school and during planning times, enhancing their academic performance and confidence.
Football Coach
Coloma Community Schools
Coloma
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Assessed player abilities, assigning positions to maximize team performance based on individual strengths.
- Monitored player performance daily, providing targeted feedback to facilitate individual improvement.
- Provided individual instruction on proper technique and position fundamentals during practices.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop innovative drills, enhancing player skill development and engagement.
Education
Interim Teaching Certificate - Alternate Certification Pathway
# Teach
Online 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI05.2022
Skills
- Sports coaching
- Team leadership
- Event coordination
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
Timeline
Varsity Baseball Coach
Benton Harbor High School
01.2026 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Benton Harbor High School
10.2023 - Current
Football Coach
Coloma Community Schools
06.2022 - 06.2024
Interim Teaching Certificate - Alternate Certification Pathway
# Teach
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Lake Superior State University