Jon Donovan
Dewey,United States
Summary
Experienced teacher and coach wanting to become the Director of Wellness and Student Care within the Illinois State Board of Education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
Gibson City-Melvin Sibley CUSD #5
08.2019 - Current
- Teach K-5th grade classes
- Former Head Coach 8th Grade Girls Basketball
- Varsity Girls Volunteer Assistant Basketball Coach
Physical Education Teacher
Rantoul City School District 137
08.2009 - 07.2019
- Taught K-5th grade classes
- Director of morning workout camp for 4th and 5th grade
- District Leadership Team
- New Teacher Mentoring Program
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Rantoul Township High School
08.2009 - 07.2019
- Planned and implemented detailed practice plans for the entire program
- Developed offseason and in-season strength and conditioning programs and supervised the sessions
- Developed and implemented fundraising strategies
- Directed summer and winter camps to develop players
- Used media outlets and contacted college coaches for recruitment of players in our program
- Provided charitable services as a team throughout the community
Midwest National Team Scout and Assistant Coach
USA Baseball
06.2022 - Current
- Help conduct regional level tryouts in summer
- Scout players and evaluate talent
- Conduct written evaluations and share with other scouts
- Assistant coach for midwest national team
Tournament Director
Game Day USA
05.2021 - Current
- Direct baseball and softball tournaments
- Gate supervision and handling of entrance fees
- Apparel and merchandise sales
- Award ceremony distribution at conclusion of tournaments
- Crowd control
Summer Maintenance
Rantoul Recreation Department
06.2010 - Current
- Preparation of soccer, football and baseball fields
- Mowing of grounds
- Swimming pool maintenance
- Seeding and spraying of grounds
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Illinois01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois12.2000
Skills
- Extensive Background in Coaching
- Interpersonal Leadership Qualities
- Analytical and Budgeting Capabilities
- Effective Communication Skills
Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED, American Heart Association
- Sports Performance Coach, USA Weightlifting
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award, American Baseball Coaches Association
- Century Club, American Baseball Coaches Association, 07/01/19, Coaching milestone award with over 100 wins
- Coach of the Year, Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, 04/01/23, Middle School Girls Basketball District 13 Coach of the Year Award
Volunteer Experience
CU Church, 1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL, 61820
References
- Kyle Bielfeldt, Principal at GCMS CUSD #5, 217-781-0251
- Judy Weber Jones, Former Teacher and Mentor at GCMS CUSD #5, 217-418-9078
- Justin Franzen, Athletic Director at St Joe Ogden, 217-649-4221
Timeline
Midwest National Team Scout and Assistant Coach
USA Baseball
06.2022 - Current
Tournament Director
Game Day USA
05.2021 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Gibson City-Melvin Sibley CUSD #5
08.2019 - Current
Summer Maintenance
Rantoul Recreation Department
06.2010 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Rantoul City School District 137
08.2009 - 07.2019
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Rantoul Township High School
08.2009 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching
Olivet Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Illinois State University