To secure a position as Athletic Director where I can utilize my resources, dedication and experience in motivating young men and women to help them achieve their goals while creating a positive environment for all student athletes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Students, 7th Grade
Dundee Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Developing goals to lower chronic absenteeism to less than 10%
Promoted positive campus culture by fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.
Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
Life Fitness Department Chair
Grayslake Central High School
07.2013 - 06.2023
Oversee curriculum for all Health, Driver Education and Physical Education classes
Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join department's talented team of educators.
Head Softball Coach
Grayslake Central High School
06.2013 - 06.2022
2017 ICA Coach of the Year 2104, 2017, 2019 Regional Champion
Fundraise annually for Spring Break trip to Orlando, Florida
Built schedules for multiple levels, maintained transportation schedule and team budgets.
Head Football Coach
Grayslake Central High School
06.2014 - 11.2019
Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
Mentored players in their academic pursuits to ensure eligibility requirements were met while promoting personal growth beyond athletics.
Physical Education Teacher
South Elgin High School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Implemented student leader program
Created syllabus for all physical education classes
Established working relationship between physical education program and special education program
Head Softball Coach
South Elgin High School
08.2005 - 06.2013
2008 ICA Coach of the Year
2008, 2009, 2013 Regional Champion
Developed relations with boosters, parent associations and community
Physical Education Teacher
Elgin High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Taught junior and senior physical education classes
Assisted in teaching two dance classes
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois
08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, Illinois
05.2001
Skills
Crisis Management
Parental Communication
Multi-tiered Support Systems
Behavioral Management
Supervision and leadership
Flexible and Adaptable
Affiliations
Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD)
Teachers of Experiential and Adventure Methodology (TEAM)
Educational Experiences
James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Student Teaching Experience, 01/2001, 04/2001, Wrote and implemented unit and lesson plans in the classroom, Assumed full-time teacher role both in and out of school, Taught adventure curriculum that included kayaking and climbing, Volunteered as a faculty sponsor for S.A.D.D (Students Against Drunk Driving)
Fenton High School, Bensenville, Illinois, Assistant sophomore football coach, 08/2000, 10/2000, Oversaw daily player conditioning, Designed and implemented plays, Strategically planned for each week's game
Related Certificates
American Coaching Effectiveness Program (A.C.E.P.) Certification, Glen Ellyn, IL 1992
Certifications And Endorsements
Safety & Driver Education
Illinois type 75 Principal
Illinois type 09 Secondary
Middle School Social Science endorsement
Timeline
Dean of Students, 7th Grade
Dundee Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Head Football Coach
Grayslake Central High School
06.2014 - 11.2019
Life Fitness Department Chair
Grayslake Central High School
07.2013 - 06.2023
Head Softball Coach
Grayslake Central High School
06.2013 - 06.2022
Physical Education Teacher
South Elgin High School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Head Softball Coach
South Elgin High School
08.2005 - 06.2013
Physical Education Teacher
Elgin High School
08.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Northeastern Illinois University
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