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Jessica Findley

Edmond,OK

Summary

Versatile higher learning and athletics professional skilled in guiding and mentoring athletes and coaches to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with experience coaching athletes at all levels. Passionate about building noteworthy athletic programs that focus on developing the whole student, achieving success on and off the playing field(s). Committed to keeping student athletes and institutions safe, compliant, and successful.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Editor

Well Said Copy Editing & Communication
10.2020 - Current
  • Coach authors through content development, manuscript writing, and self-publishing processes
  • Implement systems to keep content and workflows organized, collaborating with clients during all editing stages and providing support beyond publishing
  • Manage a dynamic portfolio of projects
  • Proofread and edit all client content, submitting all edits/revisions to client prior to publication.

Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach

Deer Creek Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a positive team environment by fostering strong relationships with players, parents, and other coaching staff members.
  • Served as a positive role model for student-athletes by maintaining high levels of professionalism both on and off the court.
  • Improved team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs and practice strategies.
  • Assisted student athletes in the recruiting and college application processes.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Oklahoma Christian University
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Coached athletes on conflict resolution techniques and anger management to improve on-court and off-court behaviors.
  • Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
  • Assisted head coach with recruiting of new players by attending scouting events and games.
  • Ensure NAIA and NCAA compliance in regard to daily operations, recruiting, and competition schedules.

Secondary Educator

Deer Creek & Edmond Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2021
  • Developed lectures, plans, and assignments on grammar, literary analysis, and writing fundamentals
  • Cultivated welcoming learning environments in both classroom and online contexts
  • Coached struggling students with coursework and test preparation techniques
  • Developed IEP goals and objectives and completed related documentation.

Education

Master of Education - Adult/Higher Education

University of Central Oklahoma
12.2017

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English/Writing; psychology

Oklahoma Christian University
04.2013

Skills

  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Strong leadership
  • Group coaching
  • Compliance

Timeline

Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach

Deer Creek Public Schools
07.2022 - Current

Founder/Editor

Well Said Copy Editing & Communication
10.2020 - Current

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Oklahoma Christian University
08.2017 - 08.2020

Secondary Educator

Deer Creek & Edmond Public Schools
08.2014 - 07.2021

Master of Education - Adult/Higher Education

University of Central Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English/Writing; psychology

Oklahoma Christian University
Jessica Findley