Jamie Fomby
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator and coach with a proven track record at Redwater ISD, excelling in athlete management and instructional coaching. Leveraged educational technology to enhance biology learning, while fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students. Passionate about empowering youth through sports and education, driving engagement and success in every endeavor.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Coach
Redwater ISD
Redwater, Texas
06.2024 - Current
- Motivated student athletes to maximize effort during practices and games.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to enhance coordination and skills.
- Organized practice schedules and individual training sessions for game preparedness.
- Promoted sportsmanship among athletes, coaches, and parents during competitions.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions based on strengths.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Engaged in faculty meetings and professional development workshops on educational trends.
- Integrated technology, including video clips and interactive resources, to teach biology effectively.
Teacher/Coach
Texas High School
08.2020 - Current
- Advised students on college preparation, focusing on necessary science courses for university admission.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance critical thinking regarding biological concepts.
- Fostered open dialogue between teachers and students on controversial topics in evolutionary theory.
- Graded assignments accurately while delivering timely feedback on student progress.
Owner/Operator/Coach
Twin City Softball Academy
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided private softball lessons since senior year of high school, developing coaching skills.
Established a rental space for lessons by December 2021 to accommodate growing clientele.
Transitioned side job to full-time role in May 2023, managing business operations.
Maintained business sustainability while seeking additional income to support family needs.
Returned to education as a substitute teacher in spring 2024, leveraging prior teaching experience.
Social Media Marketing Manager/Ranch Intern
White Ghost Ranch
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Quadrupled exposure rates on Facebook and Instagram through strategic content initiatives.
Assisted in bottle-raising fawns, ensuring their health and survival.
Performed veterinary technician tasks to maintain overall wellness of deer population.
Youth Development Professional
Faulkner County Boys and Girls Club
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitored youth participation in programs to ensure engagement and safety.
- Implemented structured programming focused on social skills and emotional development.
- Led daily activities that fostered teamwork and collaboration among participants.
Saleswoman and Cashier
JCPenney
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed acts of customer service by assisting with checkout, returns, and keeping the store clean and organized.
Seasonal Employee
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted in manual labor and traffic control during construction.
- Assisted with landscaping and vegetation management along highway corridors.
- Conducted routine inspections of roadways and traffic signs to ensure safety.
- Participated in traffic control during construction projects to maintain safety.
Education
IBM DATA ANALYST PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE -
COURSERA
12.2025
STANDARD CERTIFICATE - SCIENCE 7-12
TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
HENDRIX COLLEGE
05-2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - SALUTATORIAN, BETA CLUB, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
FOUKE HIGH SCHOOL
01.2015
Skills
- Leadership and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Business management
- Coaching methodology
- Educational technology
- Instructional coaching
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Organizational and planning skills
- Athlete management
- Execution strategies
Accomplishments
All conference sophomore-senior year of high school, only athlete from my class to play college sports., Honorable mention all-state senior year, MVP sophomore-senior year, All conference junior and senior year.
Research And Other Experience
- US Wild Game Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission Avoidance, 2018-19, Hendrix College, Worked in collaboration with peers and professors to calculate the approximate amount of carbon dioxide and methane avoided by the legal and recorded harvest of wild game. Published.
- Social Outreach and Alternative Resources (SOAR), Alternative Event Coordinator senior year. Our mission was to become an outlet and people to trust on campus, as well as a resource. My job was to create events alternative to campus parties. Collaborated with Hendrix College Dean and other campus offices for multiple events.
- Hendrix College Softball, Fall 2015 - Spring 2017, I played softball for Hendrix College.
Timeline
Teacher/Coach
Redwater ISD
06.2024 - Current
Owner/Operator/Coach
Twin City Softball Academy
01.2022 - 12.2024
Teacher/Coach
Texas High School
08.2020 - Current
Youth Development Professional
Faulkner County Boys and Girls Club
08.2018 - 05.2019
Social Media Marketing Manager/Ranch Intern
White Ghost Ranch
05.2018 - 08.2019
Saleswoman and Cashier
JCPenney
09.2017 - 05.2018
Seasonal Employee
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
05.2015 - 08.2016
IBM DATA ANALYST PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE -
COURSERA
STANDARD CERTIFICATE - SCIENCE 7-12
TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR TEACHER EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
HENDRIX COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - SALUTATORIAN, BETA CLUB, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
FOUKE HIGH SCHOOL