Gavin Colley
Audubon,New Jersey
Summary
Teacher and track and field professional with proven record of supporting athletes in reaching their peak performance. Combines deep knowledge of training methodologies with strong focus on team collaboration and results-driven coaching. Effective communicator known for adaptability and reliability under changing conditions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Track and Field Coach Sprints, Jumps and Multis
Widener University
08.2024 - Current
- Created an effective training schedule to help athlete, Kayla Robinson, to secure a NCAA Indoor 1st Team All-American (4th) in the Heptathlon and a NCAA Indoor 2nd Team All-American in the Triple Jump (9th)
- Analyzed athlete performance data to help produce 8 USTFCCCA All-Region Athletes, 5 MAC Individual Champions and the 8th fastest 60m team in Division 3 in 2025
- Contributed to program's overall success by optimizing training to help team win the 2025 MAC Women's Indoor Championship Team Title and being named the 2025 MAC Women's Indoor Assistant Coach of the Year in the process
- These efforts had me named the 2025 USTFCCCA Indoor Metro Region Assistant Coach of the Year
Science Department Chair, Chemistry and Physics Teacher
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
08.2022 - Current
- Oversees science department curriculum and implementation to ensure quality of instruction.
- Manages department budget effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for various initiatives.
- Mentors junior faculty members, providing guidance on teaching methods and classroom management strategies.
Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Chemistry Teacher
Mastery High School of Camden
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with fellow founding staff members to develop schoolwide academic and behavioral expectations.
- Mentored new teachers and student-teachers to provide guidance on project-based chemistry curriculum, student-centered instructional practices, and classroom management
- Provided consistent feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning process and make improvements as necessary.
- Founded and advised F.I.R.S.T. robotics team,7877, Neurobrytes and raised over $30,000 for team equipment and materials.
- Designed a pacing framework for chemistry curriculum that aligned with NJ state standards while collaborating with chemistry and science teachers with over 75% efficiency with students
Assistant Track and Field Coach, Short Sprints
Lincoln University
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Helped mentor young individuals through demanding college courses and sprint training
- Championed a culture of sportsmanship and respect by modeling appropriate behavior and holding athletes accountable for their actions.
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Widener Partnership Charter School
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Constructed seventh and eighth grade science curriculum framework that led to students reaching 65% proficiency on PSSA testing.
- Developed science curriculum that increased science PSSA scores by 30%
- Created an outreach program between Widener Partnership Charter School and Widener University to connect and apply twenty-first century skills.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching and Learning Chemistry
New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning
Mahwah, NJ11.2020
Master of Applied Positive and Coaching Psychology -
University of East London
London, England, UK11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Science Education
Widener University
Chester, PA05.2015
Skills
- Athlete development
- Performance analysis
- Strength training
- Injury prevention
- Sports psychology
- Coaching strategies
Certification
USATF
St. John’s University | Jamaica, NY | July 2018
Level 2 Coaching Certification
Timeline
Assistant Track and Field Coach Sprints, Jumps and Multis
Widener University
08.2024 - Current
Science Department Chair, Chemistry and Physics Teacher
Bishop Eustace Preparatory School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Track and Field Coach, Short Sprints
Lincoln University
08.2020 - 03.2021
Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Chemistry Teacher
Mastery High School of Camden
08.2018 - 06.2022
Seventh and Eighth Grade Science Teacher
Widener Partnership Charter School
01.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Science - Teaching and Learning Chemistry
New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning
Bachelor of Arts - Science Education
Widener University
Master of Applied Positive and Coaching Psychology -
University of East London
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