Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Teacher
Jeffrey S Jentz

Jeffrey S Jentz

Centennial,CO

Summary

Dynamic leader and seasoned educator with a proven track record of fostering academic excellence and growth, evidenced by a 188% increase in student enrollment at TPH Denver. Expert in building teams and maintaining relationships, with a knack for mentoring and strategic program development. Demonstrated success in coaching, from local to national levels, including guiding multiple NHL draft picks.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
3
3

Certifications

Work History

Head of Academics, Manager of Academics

TPH Denver
07.2019 - Current

Leader of Academics for 6-12th grade Academy. Student Behavior and Interventions. Charged with maintaining academic rigor, overseeing academic staff, and all students of TPH Denver

  • Recruiting and Maintaining strong relationships
  • Liaison between School District, TPH, and Edmentum- 188% growth from first year to present
  • Developed and managed department budget, resources, and priorities to support academic initiatives and goals

Team Lead- Opportunity Program

Elizabeth School District
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Team Lead for establishing a center-based SED program for all secondary students in the Elizabeth School District
  • IEP Case management, Staffing, creating program
  • Head Crises Trainer for District
  • Utilized data analytics and reporting tools to track program outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions

Teacher

Douglas County Schools- Castle Rock Middle School
07.2010 - 06.2013

Directed IEP needs for a center based SIED program with 11 students and 3 para-professional
teachers, collaborated with 7th and 8th grade teams to meet the educational needs for the 11
students of the program. Team Teacher 8th grade American History, worked as a member of a team to meet the educational needs of over 150 8th grade students.

  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Hockey Coach

Littleton Hockey Association
06.2022 - Current

Head Coach U15 (22-23), U16 (23-24), and now U18 LHA CSDHL Teams

Made Central States Playoffs each year, State Champion, Quaterfinalist at U16 USA Hockey National Championships.

  • Organized team-building activities and fostered positive team culture to enhance player cohesion and motivation

Hockey Coach

Various (AYHA, FHA, LHA, CO Thunderbirds, CO Select, WFHA)
09.1994 - 04.2021

Coached Multiple NHL Draft Picks

  • Coached all skill and age levels, both boys and girls
  • Multiple State Championships, 4x National Qualifier
  • Foster a positive and supportive team environment by promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and a strong work ethic

U8 Director

LHA (07-08), FHA (15-16)
09.2007 - 03.2016
  • Oversaw all aspects of U8 program including coaching staff recruitment, player evaluations, and scheduling of games and practices
  • Developed comprehensive curriculum for U8 players focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship

Education

Special Education Endorsement - Special Education- Teaching

University of Colorado
Denver, CO
05-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies

Concordia College
Moorhead, MN
05-1996

Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Building Teams
  • Educator, Instructor, Trainer
  • Fostering and Maintaining Relationships

Certification

Level 4 Hockey Coach USA Hockey


Secondary Education License Colorado Department of Education


Level 1 DISC Trainer Personality Insights Institute

Timeline

Hockey Coach

Littleton Hockey Association
06.2022 - Current

Head of Academics, Manager of Academics

TPH Denver
07.2019 - Current

Team Lead- Opportunity Program

Elizabeth School District
07.2013 - 06.2015

Teacher

Douglas County Schools- Castle Rock Middle School
07.2010 - 06.2013

U8 Director

LHA (07-08), FHA (15-16)
09.2007 - 03.2016

Hockey Coach

Various (AYHA, FHA, LHA, CO Thunderbirds, CO Select, WFHA)
09.1994 - 04.2021

Special Education Endorsement - Special Education- Teaching

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education Social Studies

Concordia College
Jeffrey S Jentz