Josi Darley
Logan,UT
Summary
Knowledgeable sports professional with proven record of organizing and managing pickleball leagues, tournaments, and community outreach events with effective and positive outcomes. Known for ability to enhance participant engagement and positivity. Created, organized and coordinated Beginning to Intermediate Pickleball Academy classes and special events with great success and participation, including a Halloween tournament especially created and set up for youth with emerging pickleball skills. Various tournament brackets were thoughtfully planned in order to accommodate parent-child partnerships while protecting children from being targeted by stronger/taller opposition. Tournament was well attended and received recognition at the corporate level.
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
League Coordinator, Instructor, Academy Coach
The Logan Picklr
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Greet and assist customers with memberships, products and any questions they have about Pickleball and specifically, how The Picklr would like to meet their needs.
- Create and maintain Picklr Leagues: provide leagues and activities for a wide range of player levels; communicate and broadcast league information to staff, players, and community in an efficient and effective manner; problem solve/refine as needed according to personal and staff observation and player/community feedback; create, prepare and record weekly rosters/scores, etc; update records continually in order to prepare for upcoming sessions.
- Identify community needs and opportunities for growth for the benefit of a wide range of player levels and abilities.
- Proactive communication, preparation and follow-through for positive private, group and youth instruction experiences.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Assist co-workers with day-to-day maintenance of records and facility in order to create a consistently professional and positive atmosphere for all customers.
Speech-Language Pathologist Long/short Term Sub
Cache Valley School District
06.2020 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Technician
Cache County School District
08.2014 - 06.2020
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality services by adhering to established clinical protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Consistently created positive therapeutic environments and classrooms for my students. My students and their parents have represented a large variety of speech and language difficulties and have included all ages and grades from pre-school through post-high adult education. Especially skilled at quickly establishing rapport with students and their parents by genuinely listening to understand their past experiences, current concerns and hopes/goals for future success.
- Excellent classroom management with an emphasis on teamwork and treating all members with respect and positive interactions which enables organic and creative opportunities for students to build peer rapport and self esteem using communication skills. Established and maintained consistent expectations, and follow-through including positive and negative consequences.
- Contributed to a supportive team dynamic through effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Frequent communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams is necessary to ensure comprehensive care for clients with various speech and language disorders.
- Monitored and documented client progress. Created individual and group lessons based on progress data, observations, and ongoing feedback from students' teachers, parents, counselors, and other members of each students' individual education plan. Customized materials for individual students' needs, enhancing the effectiveness of therapy sessions and promoting skill generalization across settings.
- Incorporated feedback from supervisors into clinical practice, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement as a professional clinician.
- Managed large caseloads and tight schedules efficiently by prioritizing tasks, maintaining organization, and meeting deadlines for evaluations, meetings, and documentation requirements.
- Provided support to families by offering resources and guidance on home-based speech-language therapy techniques.
- Completed 3-year comprehensive portfolio as required of all educators by Cache School District. Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on industry best practices and emerging trends.
Speech-Language Technician (Full-time)
Weber School District
06.2013 - 06.2014
Speech and Language Technician (Full-time)
Ogden City School District
09.2010 - 06.2013
Interventionist (Part-time)
Ogden City School District
11.2009 - 09.2010
Education
Endorsement - English as a Second Language (ESL & ESOL)
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Communication Disorders & Deaf Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT12.2010
Advanced Bachelor of Science (A.B.S.) - Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Econ)
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.1999
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Business
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.1996
Skills
- Customer Service and Relations
- Communication: Active Listening, Problem-solving, and Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-making, Analytical thinking
- Coaching, Mentoring, Building Relationships
- Team management and Collaboration
Affiliations
4H: Families and Youth of Promise Program - Counselor
Business Owner-Interior Design
Newspaper Journalist
Luxury Retail in Jackson Hole, WY
Various Retail: pickleball gear/memberships, cell phones, furniture, home decor, scrapbook supplies
Customer Service-USU Bookstore
Accounts Receivable-USU Bookstore
Merchandise Display/sales-USU Bookstore
Switchboard Operator-USU Telecommunications
Certification
- Level 3 Licensed Educator in the State of Utah
- Oct 2010 - Lifetime Utah State Office of Education
- Speech - Language Technician (Level 3)
- Business Information Technology, Family Consumer Sciences (CTE/General)
Timeline
League Coordinator, Instructor, Academy Coach
The Logan Picklr
07.2022 - 08.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist Long/short Term Sub
Cache Valley School District
06.2020 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Technician
Cache County School District
08.2014 - 06.2020
Speech-Language Technician (Full-time)
Weber School District
06.2013 - 06.2014
Speech and Language Technician (Full-time)
Ogden City School District
09.2010 - 06.2013
Interventionist (Part-time)
Ogden City School District
11.2009 - 09.2010
Advanced Bachelor of Science (A.B.S.) - Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Econ)
Utah State University
Endorsement - English as a Second Language (ESL & ESOL)
Weber State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Communication Disorders & Deaf Education
Utah State University
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Business
Utah State University
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