Leonard Taylor
Springfield,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Student Teacher Substitute at Springfield High School, excelling in classroom management and student engagement. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and enhance learning through effective communication and behavior management techniques. Strong leadership and team skills developed as a former NFL player, dedicated to mentoring and team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher Substitute
Springfield High School
Springfield, OH
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Answered student questions about course concepts.
- Encouraged students to take responsibility for their own learning through self-assessment techniques.
- Provided guidance on study skills and organization techniques.
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to ensure a respectful learning environment.
- Addressed rowdy and uncooperative students by speaking firmly and informing head teacher of transgressions.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Distributed worksheets and homework assignments from head teacher to assist with classroom operations.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in education.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.
Professional NFL Player
Jacksonville Jaguars LLC.
Jacksonville, FL
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Listened to coaches, trainers and support staff and implemented suggestions to enhance team contributions.
- Practiced good sportsmanship before, during and after sporting events and practices.
- Mentored younger athletes, helping develop and improve skills.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.
- Improved form and techniques through targeted training and observation.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2021
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Conflict resolution
- American Sign Language
- Team Leadership
- Organizing management
- Time management
- Verbal Communication
Certification
- Coaching Certificate
Affiliations
Dream Vision Youth Program
- Organized and Talked to High School Athletes
- Presented to the Children on the life of a college student athletes
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Visited and Talked with children of all ages at the Hospital
- Lead games for patients and their families in the family resource center
Timeline
Student Teacher Substitute
Springfield High School
09.2024 - 02.2025
Professional NFL Player
Jacksonville Jaguars LLC.
05.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Cincinnati