Jayden Hughes
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Motivated student with practical experience in project management and team leadership. Demonstrated strengths include critical thinking, research skills, and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Significant contributions made in previous roles through effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to ongoing professional development and eager to apply learned skills in a new setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volleyball Coach
White River Juniors Volleyball Club
Batesville, AR
01.2023 - Current
- Coached teams during tournaments and monitored player's performances during matches.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while athletes were under my supervision.
- Acted as a mentor to players, providing guidance on academic, athletic, and personal development.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Demonstrated correct form of volleyball skills such as passing, setting, spiking, blocking.
- Organized weekly practices and developed strategies to help athletes reach their goals.
- Encouraged team spirit by motivating players with positive reinforcement techniques.
- Instructed athletes on proper warm-up techniques before practice or game time.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Executed consistent program of stretching and conditioning, which helped to reduce number of injuries for players.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Student Assistant
Batesville Montessori School
Batesville, AR
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed care of young children for a 5-hour period each day.
- Coordinated trips for children to various recreational and educational locations such as the park, cinema, and library.
- Supported development of children's learning abilities.
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Lyon College
Batesville, AR
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Tracked trends in student performance across multiple sections of the same course.
- Monitored student attendance at SI sessions and reported results to the department supervisor.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Facilitated activities and discussions to improve retention of course concepts.
- Coordinated and provided leadership for supplemental sessions.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to improving instructional strategies used during SI sessions.
- Explained difficult concepts using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, videos, and demonstrations.
- Created a comfortable environment that encouraged open discussion about course topics with fellow students.
Research Assistant
Lyon College
Batesville, AR
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages, such as STATA.
- Drafted manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And English
Lyon College
Batesville, AR05-2026
High School Diploma -
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, AR05-2022
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Public speaking
- Case analysis
- Relationship building and rapport
- Correspondence writing
- Client relations
- Case management support
Accomplishments
- Member of Sigma Tau Delta (the International English Honor Society)
- Two-time published author in Lyon College's The Wheelbarrow magazine
- Member of Lyon College's Social Council
- Member of Lyon College's Mortar Board
Timeline
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Lyon College
08.2024 - 12.2024
Student Assistant
Batesville Montessori School
04.2024 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Lyon College
10.2023 - 08.2024
Volleyball Coach
White River Juniors Volleyball Club
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And English
Lyon College
High School Diploma -
The Academies At Jonesboro High School
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