JAY TULLY
Educator/Coach
CUTHBERT,GEORGIA
Summary
Committed teacher/coach with a history of meeting educational needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the educational foundation of a school system.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physical Education, Health and Weight Training
Southwest Georgia STEM Charter
Shellman, GA
05.2023 - Present
- Developed and implemented physical education curricula for students in grades 6-12.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their fitness goals.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Planned class activities that were both educational and fun for all participants involved.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that emphasize health-related topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and disease prevention.
SPED and 8th Grade Social Studies
Miller County Board of Education
Colquitt, GA
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
- Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.
- Developed lesson plans to teach historical events, documents and figures in an engaging manner.
- Created interactive activities and assessments to assess student learning of history topics.
- Utilized technology in the classroom such as videos, online resources and simulations to enhance student understanding of various eras.
7th/8th Grade Social Studies, ESOL, Business Tech
Chattahoochee County Board of Education
Cusseta, GA
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Implemented differentiated instruction based on individual student needs within the classroom in one-on-one and a small group setting(Stations).
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction by using programs such as USATestPrep, NewsELA, EdPuzzle, ReadWorks, Junior Scholastic, Google Classroom.
- Created lesson plans focusing on world history, important historical figures and events that have impacted modern society.
- Establish Rituals and Routines in the classroom to provide a positive learning environment in the classroom.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English as a Second Language students.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop effective strategies for teaching ESOL students.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to introduce students to the basics of business technology.
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Louisville, GA
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Established and enforced clear rituals and routines to promote consistent education for students.
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students while discussing topics in class.
- Maintained a safe learning environment for all students at all times.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build cross-curriculum frameworks for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major: Political Science Minor: History
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2015
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School
Columbus, GA 01.2004 - 05.2004
Thomas County Central High School
Thomasville, GA 08.2000 - 12.2003
Skills
- Excellent Communicator
- Priority on building professional and student relationships
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Directed
Affiliations
Troy University Awards/Honors/Activities
- Leadership Scholarship recipient
- University of Georgia Leadership certification
- Placed 3rd in leadership case study competition at the University of Georgia.
- Troy Votes presidential debate series, AndrewServes Leadership program Volunteered on Newt Gingrich's Presidential campaign in 2012, Shadowed State Representative Gerald Greene 2009, Boys and Girls Club volunteer, Habitat for Humanity volunteer and local chapter charter member. Youth winter retreat supervisor First Baptist Church of Cuthbert, GA
High School Awards/Honors/Activities
- Who's Who of America, Honor Roll, Awarded H.O.P.E. Scholarship, Upward Bound
- Future Farmers of America,Future Farmers of America Sentinel and Vice President, Forestry Team
Accomplishments
Sports Coached:
- Sports Coached:
• Varsity and MS Football, Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys and Girls MS and Varsity Track, Boys and Girls MS and Varsity Basketball
Coaching Experience/Achievements
Overall: 142-81-2
Football: 63-37
• 6x Playoff Appearances (2016-2020,2022)
• 1x Quarterfinal Appearance (2018)
• 3x Sweet 16 Appearances (2016,2017,2019)
• 3x Region Championships (2016-2018)
• 2x Region Runner Up (ChattCo,2020) and (Miller County,2022)
• Champions League Runner Up (6-1), (2024)
• CSRA League Champions (7-1) (2016)
• #2 Ranked Defense in Class 1A (2020)
• Coached under Jody Allen at ChattCo-Former DEs and Special Teams, Coached under Bobby Bowden at Florida State for 10 years. Allen also coached at Arkansas State, Alabama, Valdosta State, West Georgia as a DC, ST, DEs coach.
• Coached under Pierre Coffey who is the former head coach at Carver High School in Columbus- 2024 State Champs, Current Columbus Lions Offensive Coordinator
• Defeated Early County in 1st Round @ Jefferson County (2018)
• Defeated Mitchell County for the first time in over 10 years @
Miller County, 6th time ever (2020)
• 4th best offense in the last 12 years as a 1st year Varsity Offensive Coordinator in points scored (2020)
• 1st best offense in the last 4 years at Miller County points scored (2020)
• Averaged 311 yards per game 1st year Offensive Coordinator (2020)
• Have had atleast 1 linemen receive full ride scholarships to college institutions every year as a Coach except 2023
• Started a Varsity Football Program @ Stem Charter (2023-present)
Football Positions Coached by Year
• 2016-Offensive Line/Defensive Line
• 2017-JV Offensive Coordinator, OL/DL
• 2018-JV Offensive Coordinator, OL/DL
• 2019-OL/DL, JV Head Coach, and JV OC
• 2020-OL/DL, JV Head Coach, and JV OC
• 2021-OL/DL, Defensive Coordinator
• 2022-OL/DL, Offensive Coordinator, Asst HC
• 2023-Present- Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Defensive
Coordinator, Middle School Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator
Soccer: 79-44-2
• 1x Boys Region Championship
• 2x Boys Region Runner Up
• 3x Playoff Appearances Boys Soccer
• 4x Playoff Appearances Girls Soccer
• 1st Playoff Appearance in any sport in school history (Stem Charter (2025)
Track Varsity and MS Head Coach Boys and Girls (2021-2023)
• 1x State Championship Winner- Boys 100m, 200m and Girls
100m, 200m, 400m, 4x200m, 4x400m (2022-2023)
• Boys placed 11th and 12th @ State- 100m, 200m (2021-2022)
• Girls placed 3rd,4th,6th,7th,10th,11th,12th @ State- 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x200m, 4x400m (2022-2023)
• 1st State Championship at Miller County in over 40 years
Girls Basketball Varsity Head Coach (2022-2023)
• Doubled the number of wins from the previous year
Boys and Girls Asst Coach (2023-2024)
• 1st Winning basketball season in school history (8-6)
References
School System: Miller County Board of Education
Name: Cleve Roland
Address: 996 Phillipsburg Rd, Colquitt, GA 39837
Email: croland@miller.k12.ga.us
Phone: 229-220-6098
Relationship: Principal
School System: Miller County Board of Education
Name: Tommy Tabb
Address: 996 Phillipsburg Rd, Colquitt, GA 39837
Email: ttabb@miller.k12.ga.us
Phone: 229-309-5863
Relationship: Principal
School system: Jefferson County Board of Education
Name: Ken Hildebrant
Address: 1200 School St Louisville, GA 30434 US
Email: khildebrant@jefferson.k12.ga.us
Phone: 706-339-7386
Relationship: Asst Superintendent/Former Principal
Timeline
Physical Education, Health and Weight Training
Southwest Georgia STEM Charter
05.2023 - Present
SPED and 8th Grade Social Studies
Miller County Board of Education
06.2021 - 05.2023
7th/8th Grade Social Studies, ESOL, Business Tech
Chattahoochee County Board of Education
06.2019 - 06.2021
6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jefferson County Board Of Education
06.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School
01.2004 - 05.2004
Thomas County Central High School
08.2000 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Science - Major: Political Science Minor: History
Troy University