Keegan Douglas-Davis
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a background in education and horse training. Specializes in client relationship building and designing a successful training program for both horses and riders. Successfully coached students with varying neurodivergent needs and addressed sports-related mental health needs. Proven ability to create supportive environments that enhance learning and personal growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horse Trainer
Bridlewood Equestrian Center
Flower Mound, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Received training directives from stable owners and provided oral and written reports of horse progress towards training objectives.
- Instructed students in horsemanship and specific riding skills in both Hunter/Jumper disciplines using language students can understand.
- Instilled basics of horsemanship and riding in beginners, first-time or occasional riders, refining knowledge, and skills of more advanced riders.
- Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on performance.
- Coached and trained students in basic care and maintenance of horses and stables in addition to riding technique, form, and skills.
- Helped clients manage challenging and complex challenges that come with competitive sports.
Elementary School Teacher
Katy Isd Education
Katy, TX
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Camp Counselor - Camper Experience Liason
Houghton College
Houghton, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-2023
Skills
- Empathetic
- Patience and persistence
- Client relationship building
- Training program development
- Teaching
- Trauma recovery
- Training preparation
- Individualizing training plans for students
Accomplishments
Distinguished Student Award, Texas A&M University, 2022
Certification
Elementary Education EC-6
Timeline
Horse Trainer
Bridlewood Equestrian Center
11.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Katy Isd Education
01.2024 - 10.2024
Camp Counselor - Camper Experience Liason
Houghton College
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Texas A&M University