Kent Manion
Summary
Passionate youth development professional with a strong background in coaching, education, and curriculum design, committed to empowering underserved youth. Experienced in supporting coaches, building collaborative teams, and using data and statistics to drive performance and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle Level Teacher and Coach
Central Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster positive learning environments.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided targeted feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and share resources.
- Served at Team Leader and Lunch Coordinator for 7th Grade
- Coached 7th Grade Football
- Coached 7/8 Grade Golf
Middle Level Teacher
Eighth Street Middle School
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Classroom Teacher motivating, directing and leading classroom activities.
- Exemplary performance review
- Show growth in all in 8th grade math
- Prepared students for Georgia Algebra I End of Course Exam
- Helped develop and write all assessments for new Georgia Math Standards
- Algebra I and Grade 8 Math
High School Head Golf Coach and Assistant Swim Coach
Conway High School
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Took a team from 8th with zero all state golfers, to finishing 3rd two years running with 4 all state golfers.
- Increased fundraising for the program increasing program booster account from $2,000 to over $14,000 after team expenses.
- Grew recruiting for student golfers into collegiate programs. Starting with zero recruits to four signing with universities in final year, with 2 signing this year
- Responsible for managing all aspects of the team including budgets, tournament schedules, transportation, meals, lodging, coordinating with other teams and parents.
- Run tournaments ranging in size up to 100 players.
- Coach, monitor and mentor players.
- Represent the 6A classification on the Arkansas Activities Association Golf Committee including writing the proposal changing the way the 6A tournament is ran and facilitating the change from written scorecards to digital and live scoring for the 6A division.
Middle Level Teacher
Bob & Betty Courtway Middle School
08.2012 - 10.2022
- Served 4 years as team lead organizing events including fundraising, development opportunities, and student activities.
- Help develop new curriculum as new standards were implemented.
- Serve on the curriculum committee adopting math and science texts.
- Plan behavior reward activities and events.
- Asked to serve on the Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (ACSIP) committee which created a focused action plan to facilitate student growth. Resulted in the school being recognized by the University of Arkansas with an award “Beating the Odds in Mathematics” for growth in mathematics.
- Four-time teacher of the month recipient.
- Participated in student engagement activities including talent show performances, student vs. faculty eliminator tournaments, etc.
Middle Level Teacher, High School Coach
Mayflower Middle School
08.2009 - 07.2012
Middle Level Teacher
Poplar Street Middle School
08.2008 - 07.2009
Center Director
Oxford Learning Center
02.2006 - 08.2008
- Responsible for operations of the center including managing staff, schedules, tutor development, performing teacher evaluations, and sales of the service.
- Responsible for managing student performance including performing diagnostic test of students, progress monitoring, coordinating, and communicating with parents.
Case Manager
Sertoma Center
02.2004 - 07.2005
- Responsible for monthly reviews for the residents and day visitors to the center to be turned in to the state for review.
- Controlled budgets and expenditures for residents as mandated by state regulations on each case basis.
- Communicated with families and care givers of the individuals to assure the best quality of life for each resident.
- Helped evaluate resident's skills and capabilities in order facilitate entrance into the workforce and community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
University of Central Arkansas
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Central Arkansas
30 Hours in Educational Leadership - undefined
Arkansas State University
Skills
- Level 1 Google Education Certified
- Microsoft office suite including Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint
- Zoom
- NICA Certified Level 2 Coach
- NICA Coach Supporter Certification
- Team Director and Head Coach for Edmond United NICA
- 35 years Level 2 NICA Coaching Experience in Conway, Arkansas
- Fundraising
Certification
- 3 time all Gulf South Conference golfer at the University of Central Arkansas
- Father to 2 girls and 2 boys
- 2 time Ironman finisher
- State Golf Committee Chair for 6A coaches
- 5 former players are playing collegiate golf
- Coached state championship swim team
Timeline
Middle Level Teacher and Coach
Central Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Middle Level Teacher
Eighth Street Middle School
01.2023 - 06.2024
High School Head Golf Coach and Assistant Swim Coach
Conway High School
07.2019 - 10.2022
Middle Level Teacher
Bob & Betty Courtway Middle School
08.2012 - 10.2022
Middle Level Teacher, High School Coach
Mayflower Middle School
08.2009 - 07.2012
Middle Level Teacher
Poplar Street Middle School
08.2008 - 07.2009
Center Director
Oxford Learning Center
02.2006 - 08.2008
Case Manager
Sertoma Center
02.2004 - 07.2005
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Central Arkansas
30 Hours in Educational Leadership - undefined
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
University of Central Arkansas
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