HELENA BESOVIC
Houston,Texas
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Tennis Coach
University of Houston
Houston, TX
07.2018 - 05.2024
- Established a culture focused on dedication and prioritization of teamwork and student-athlete wellbeing.
- Developed a comprehensive schedule for practice and competition.
- Sought out and successfully enrolled student-athletes from both local and international locations, enhancing team representation.
- Supervised student-athletes' academic progress and collaborated with academic advisors to foster classroom excellence.
- Strict adherence to regulations of NCAA, American Conference, and Big 12 Conference.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with social media followers and community members through consistent communication.
- Managed budget and fundraised for program, met with donors, and maintained alumni base connections.
- Planned and implemented practices and drills to enhance players' technical, tactical, physical, and mental skills.
- Supervised daily activities of student athletes through management of assistant coaches.
- Monitored player progress by collecting and analyzing data.
- Managed travel arrangements for off-site competitions.
Hispanic Studies Lecturer
University of Houston
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Taught Spanish language at various undergraduate levels.
- Assisted students in developing their ability to read, write and speak Spanish effectively.
- Established a positive learning environment by creating an atmosphere conducive to language learning.
- Utilized VHL Central, Microsoft Teams, Blackboard, and Canvas to create and facilitate online training courses.
- Applied various teaching styles, such as the Communicative Approach and Total Physical Response, to cater to individual student's learning needs.
- Developed various forms of assessments, such as exams, quizzes, and homework assignments, to evaluate student advancement.
- Maintained records of student grades and attendance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create innovative teaching strategies for Spanish classes.
- Facilitated discussion groups about topics related to Hispanic culture and history.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction when appropriate.
Tennis Camp Directors
Wilson Sporting Goods
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Provided instruction on tennis fundamentals and techniques to campers of all ages and skill levels.
- Ensured safety of campers at all times while on the court or in the facility.
- Organized drills, activities, and games to engage campers and improve their skills.
- Assisted with registration process for new campers and maintained accurate records of attendance.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding camper progress and any issues that arose.
- Developed lesson plans for each day's activities based on age level, skill level, and goals of the campers.
Tennis Camp Director
US Sports Camps
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
- Assisted with the planning and execution of daily activities for campers.
- Provided instruction to campers on proper form, technique, and strategy of the game.
- Monitored court safety while players were engaged in practice sessions.
- Organized team-building activities and tournaments for campers.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop strategies for improving performance levels of each player.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
Texas Regional Commitee Member
NCAA D1 Collegiate Athletics
Houston, TX
05.2020 - 05.2024
- Attended meetings, listened to presentations and discussed various topics with other committee members.
- Assisted in drafting resolutions for adoption by the committee.
- Collaborated with staff to develop recommendations on policy issues related to the committee's mission.
Head Tennis Coach
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
07.2014 - 05.2018
- Recruited and led the team to win its first-ever Southland Conference regular season and tournament championships.
- Qualified for the program's first-ever NCAA Tournament.
- Won Southland Conference Coach of the Year and Louisiana Coach of the Year awards.
- Earned the NCAA Public Recognition award given to teams with academic progress rates in the top 10 percent of all teams in the country.
NCAA Representative
Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Took on role as representative for Division I Men's and Women's Tennis Championship at both Baylor University and Texas A&M University.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
- Conducted the administrative and officials’ meetings.
- Enforced championship competition according to the NCAA policies and procedures.
- Communicated issues and concerns that occurred at the site to the NCAA staff.
Spanish Instructor
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2011 - 05.2014
- Taught an average of 10 credits per semester for Spanish courses
- Developed class and online assessments to track student performance.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse skill levels of students.
- Conducted language computer lab lessons with technology enhancements.
- Promoted language immersive study abroad and exchange programs to enhance students' international experience.
Assistant and Interim Head Women's Tennis Coach
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Secured victories over diverse opponents including Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Iowa, Iowa State, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Colorado.
- Maximized athlete performance by managing and supervising practice sessions and competitive events.
- Optimized nutritional plans and recommended enhanced life choices to improve player health.
- Traveled domestically and abroad to recruit student-athletes.
- Monitored student-athletes' academic progress.
- Represented department and institution to both internal and external publics.
- Complied with NCAA and Big 12 Conference regulations.
Assistant Tennis Coach
Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Supervised and instructed student-athletes during practice and competition.
- Recruited student-athletes from both domestic and international sources.
- Conducted analysis on practice and match footage to gather data and formulate play strategies.
- Monitored student-athletes' academic progress.
- Engaged in fundraising and promotional activities
- Ensured compliance with NCAA and Big 10 Conference regulations.
Education
Ph.D - Spanish Language and Literature
University of Missouri
2016
Master of Arts - Language Teaching (Spanish)
University of Missouri
2011
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations
Texas Christian University
2007
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Texas Christian University
2007
Certificate - Instructional Design and Technology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.2020
Accomplishments
- Southland Conference Tennis Coach of the Year
- Louisiana Tennis Coach of the Year
- NCAA Public Recognition Award
- University of Missouri Warshaw Fellowship for Meritorious Achievement Awarded annually to the best graduate student in the Romance Languages Department
- Led TCU to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen
- ITA Senior Player of the Year Texas Christian University
- ITA Texas Region Singles and Doubles Champion
- (TCU) MVP and Female Athlete of the Year
- NCAA Division II All-American for Ouachita Baptist University
- ITA South Region Rookie of the Year and Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Year
- Represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Billy Jean Cup
- Played on the WTA Pro Tour
Publications
- Doctoral Thesis: La moda en las cronicas de Enrique Gómez Carillo (2016) University of Missouri-Columbia
- La pesadilla en el mudo de los sueños de Rúben Darío (2015) Céfiro: Enlace Hispano Cultural y Literario- Texas Tech University
- Los fantasmas pre-modernos de Rúben Darío (2015) Latin American Studies Association (LASA)- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- La vinculación simbólica de dos continentes a través de skype en honor de la memoria de Lily Grafulic by Branka Bezic Filipovic translation from Croatian to Spanish by Helena Besovic (2015) Revista Cronopio - Colombia
- Impact of Psychomotor Ability on Success in Learning (2012) Sport Science
Timeline
Tennis Camp Directors
Wilson Sporting Goods
06.2023 - 05.2024
Texas Regional Commitee Member
NCAA D1 Collegiate Athletics
05.2020 - 05.2024
Hispanic Studies Lecturer
University of Houston
01.2020 - 05.2024
Tennis Camp Director
US Sports Camps
06.2019 - 06.2022
Head Tennis Coach
University of Houston
07.2018 - 05.2024
NCAA Representative
Baylor University
05.2017 - 05.2023
Head Tennis Coach
McNeese State University
07.2014 - 05.2018
Spanish Instructor
University of Missouri
08.2011 - 05.2014
Assistant and Interim Head Women's Tennis Coach
University of Missouri
08.2008 - 05.2011
Assistant Tennis Coach
Pennsylvania State University
08.2007 - 05.2008
Ph.D - Spanish Language and Literature
University of Missouri
Master of Arts - Language Teaching (Spanish)
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Texas Christian University
Certificate - Instructional Design and Technology
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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