Galen Harkness
Broomfield,CO
Summary
AProductive Teacher, Coach, and Business Owner with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Ready to apply leadership and coaching expertise to a dynamic new position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Business Teacher
CODCA, Destinations Career Academy
Westminster, CO
08.2020 - Current
- Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding
- Monitor, supervise, coordinate, and enforce rules of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy
- Observes, evaluates, reports, and records students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Prepare educational course outlines, objectives, and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements
- Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet each students learning style
Owner/Director
EYG Basketball and RoughRiders Basketball
Superior, CO
05.2018 - Current
- Lead and direct all activities of EG Basketball
- That includes training, coaching, planning, website development, marketing - email and social media, plus manage all online registrations for customers
- Form and create customized and group training plans for college down to youth basketball players
- Lead the RoughRider organization of 16 teams in their player development curriculum
- Manage budgets for all financial responsibilities of the business
- Interact with clients, coaches, and parents about current and future training requirements of athletes playing basketball.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Broomfield, CO
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Organize games and challenges that promote physical activity among children and young adults from kindergarten to high school
- Develop motor skills and physical development among younger children and proper exercise and eating habits among older children
- Adjust their curricula to adapt to children with disabilities or different physical abilities
- Use strong speaking and listening skills to manage students, parents, and colleagues
- Knowledgeable about activities, and able to communicate and demonstrate them properly
- Observe all students and maintain discipline within the class
- Interact with parents, other teachers and school administrators.
Business Education Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Thornton, CO
08.2005 - 05.2014
- Help students with transferring the skills and knowledge students need to become qualified business professionals
- Train students to solve business problems, plan for future growth, and strategize how to run a business efficiently and effectively
- Taught business-related courses such as accounting, human resources, labor relations, finance, marketing, advertising, and management
- Used excellent analytical and math skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and relate well to students, peers, and superiors
- Ability to coach and mentor to business students.
Assistant Basketball Coach
University Missouri St.Louis
St Louis, MO
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Recruit quality prospective student-athletes and ensure timely submission of their academic records for admissions
- Participate in recruitment and designation of scholarship athletes
- Plan coaching and practice sessions in accordance with NCAA and Conference regulations
- Coach team members individually and in groups, and demonstrate game techniques
- May manage a designated skill development area or group of positions (offense, defense, linebackers, quarterbacks, receivers, etc.)
- Develop and recommend game strategy and position assignments
- Monitor the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies, including accountability for expense control and administration of the sport’s budget
- Coordinate with the Athletic Business Office the planning of recruiting and team travel
- Participate in the selection and fitting of team equipment
- Promote the athletic program and specific sport through community events, public speaking, fundraising, and marketing
- Ensure adherence to all Association, Conference, and University rules by athletes and supporting staff
- Monitor academic progress and status of team members, implementing action plans through appropriate staff when needed
- Monitor and maintain the discipline and conduct of student athletes to support the image and reputation of the athletics program.
Director of Basketball Operations
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
08.2002 - 05.2004
- Manage and oversee all travel plans and logistical operations for the women's basketball program - specifically, the official travel party
- Oversee all video, analytical and data systems for the program
- Oversee and coordinate all details for on-campus recruit visits, including, but not limited to compliance paperwork, travel plans and logistics of visit
- Assist in the ordering, distribution and collection of all equipment
- Coordinate with the Director of Facilities to schedule facilities for all practices
- Responsible for submitting budget requests to the Athletics Business Office and reconciling expenses for team travel and recruiting
- Support head coach and assistant coaches with special projects as assigned by the coaching staff.
Education
Master of Science - Personal Counseling
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.1999
Skills
- Google Suite
- Sports Coaching
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Classroom management
- Tutoring
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
High School Business Teacher
CODCA, Destinations Career Academy
08.2020 - Current
Owner/Director
EYG Basketball and RoughRiders Basketball
05.2018 - Current
Physical Education and Health Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2014 - 05.2018
Business Education Teacher
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
08.2005 - 05.2014
Assistant Basketball Coach
University Missouri St.Louis
08.2004 - 05.2005
Director of Basketball Operations
Kansas State University
08.2002 - 05.2004
Master of Science - Personal Counseling
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Kansas State University
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