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George Szatko III
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George Szatko III

Educator and Coach
San Antonio,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Dean of StudentsAthletic DirectorAssistant PrincipalSwim CoachTrack and Field Coach

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: South AmericaJapanKoreaCentral AmericaMexico
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Personal development programsHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementCompany Culture

Summary

  • Perceptive administrator dedicated to enhancing learning opportunities and strengthening school policies.
  • Motivational leader with excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning abilities.
  • Relationship-driven educator focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture in structured, supportive environments.
  • Proven leader with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving daily challenges and long-term goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8

Certificates

9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Athletics and Activities Director

American International School of Kuwait
Kuwait
06.2025 - 06.2026
  • Coordinated 40 team opportunities across 12 different activities, ensuring alignment with community interests and wellness goals.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through stakeholder feedback, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
  • Managed a $150,000 budget for activities, athletics, tournaments, and conferences, optimizing resource allocation while maximizing engagement opportunities.
  • Trained and mentored more than 60 coaches and staff in best practices for successful activity and culture building efforts.
  • Lead the Near East Schools Activities Conference as President of the organization, ensuring that all international tournaments, meetings, and bylaws were successfully held and implemented.

High School Assistant Principal

American School of Kuwait
Kuwait
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with more than 100 faculty to create a positive school culture and promote student engagement.
  • Conducted dozens of observations and evaluations of teaching staff to ensure instructional quality.
  • Led more than 10 professional development sessions, focusing on innovative teaching strategies and best practices.
  • Managed hundreds of disciplinary procedures, fostering an environment of accountability and support for students.
  • Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behavior management strategies and promoting a safe learning environment.

Student Success Coordinator

The American School of Kuwait
Kuwait
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Mentored more than 650 students, offering advice and support on personal and behavioral choices, appropriateness, and academic value
  • Met firm deadlines while applying result-driven and goal-oriented methodology to learning initiatives, athletic teams, and other co-curricular activities
  • Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents, and teachers on finding positive resolutions leading to favorable outcomes in more than 90% of cases
  • Lead After School Enrichment program, providing 20+ new club opportunities for sponsors and students
  • Implemented compassionate discipline program allowing students to connect socially and emotionally, while maintaining balance of constructive chaos and disciplined order

High School Math Teacher and Learning Lead

American School of Kuwait
Kuwait
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Lead and maintained high performance levels in HS math department despite transitioning between 9 teachers covering total of 6 positions
  • Designed robust and flexible curriculum for MS and HS algebra and geometry students, supporting their journeys to become lifelong learners
  • Innovatively transitioned to online only environment, utilizing numerous digital solutions to maintain and uphold continuance of learning during volatile times, synchronously and asynchronously

Transition Coach - Training Program Manager

Military and Veterans Resource Center, UWF
Pensacola, Florida
09.2016 - 05.2019
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data in disbursement of funds by Veterans Affairs officials of more than 20 million dollars in federal funds to more than 5,000 University of West Florida students
  • Developed fully integrated and robust ground-level training program for new hires, including hands-on, information systems, face-to-face, auditory, and visual training
  • Implemented data collection system for all transition coaches to obtain steady and relevant quantitative data to develop standards and benchmarks, to enhance output, and to find gaps for retraining
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations

Air Defense Control Officer

United States Marine Corps
Global, Global
10.2010 - 03.2015
  • Oversaw the operation of detection and use of weapons systems essential for controlling air, ground and
    naval operations in a global environment with a constant influx of young and new personnel
  • Managed critical communication links between air, ground and naval forces covering more than 43
    million square miles of territory comprised of more than 80 separate military and contracted units
  • Formulated and implemented emergency plans, response teams and agencies for natural and wartime
    disasters during three separate tactical events saving more than 100 lives and 22 million dollars of gear
  • Evaluated command center information and need for high-level military and government reporting
  • Managed the operation of surveillance systems providing technical information and advice on capabilities
    and operational readiness increasing productivity and response times by 10%
  • Directed operation of weapons targeting, firing and launch computer systems

Education

MASTER OF EDUCATION - Educational Leadership

University of West Florida (UWF)
Pensacola, Florida
09.2021 - 08.2023

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Finance And Management

University of West Florida (UWF)
Pensacola, Florida
09.2016 - 05.2019

BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION - Broadcast Journalism And Mass Communications

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska
08.2003 - 05.2008

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Social Interaction
  • Communication
  • Student Development
  • Presentation Building and Delivery
  • Classroom Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Management and Integration
  • Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring
  • Decisiveness
  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Suite

Certification

  • NIAAA - Registered International Athletic Administrator
  • Math Education, 5-9
  • Business Education, 6-12
  • TEFL/TESOL
  • Youth Concussion Protocol
  • Nearpod Educator
  • Kami Educator
  • Diversity, Equity, and Pacing

Accomplishments

  • Hosted more than 400 athletes, coaches, parents, staff, and other community members from across the Gulf region for an international volleyball tournament
  • Coordinated more than 200 flights and 100 hotel rooms across multiple events in multiple countries, staying within budget and adhering to all necessary timelines
  • Coordinated the visitation of a former American Olympic volleyball player to conduct training and teaching sessions for coaches and youth players
  • Head Swim Coach and Head Track and Field Coach, 2019-2025 (Multiple Championships at U-14, JV, and V level)
  • Directed the 9th Grade MAP testing cycle, Spring 2023-Spring 2025
  • SAT Test Center Coordinator and Proctor, Spring 2022-Spring 2025
  • Directed Voices @ ASK, 2021
  • Top Donation Earner for Habitat for Humanity 2016
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2015
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal, 2013
  • Volunteer of the Quarter, Osan Air Base, Q3 of 2012

Affiliations

  • United States Marine Corps
  • Beta Gamma Sigma, International Business Honors Society
  • NIAAA, National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

Hobbies

  • Coaching, Training, and Playing Sports
  • SCUBA and Sky Diving
  • Cooking
  • Travel
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Reading books on financial wealth, leadership, and how to be a better human

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