Lorien Smith
Physical Education Teacher
Montgomery,United States
Summary
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Varsity Girls Softball Coach
Carver High School
01.2023 - Current
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
- Coached players on successful batting, pitching and catching techniques.
- Supported head coach by scheduling and organizing away games and special events.
Paraprofessional
Goodwyn Middle School
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Head Basketball Coach
Bellingrath Middle School
09.2022 - Current
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
Physical Education Teacher
Phalen Leadership Academy
MONTGOMERY, AL
08.2022 - Current
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Goodwyn Middle School
Montgomery, AL
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Instructed players on different game techniques and managed training schedule to develop skills.
- Established and managed robust calendar of practices and games.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in stocked and organized fashion.
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Robert E.Lee High School
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
Head Softball Coach
Goodwyn MIddle School
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Kept field, facilities and equipment organized and well-maintained.
- Managed schedule of practices, games and special events.
- Implemented policies for checking academic eligibility before and during time on team.
- Developed and oversaw successful softball program for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Alabama State University
01.2012 - 01.2017
Skills
Fitness assessments
Performance improvements
Offensive and defensive strategy
Physical and endurance training
Exercise planning
Group facilitation
Team Training
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Girls Softball Coach
Carver High School
01.2023 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
Bellingrath Middle School
09.2022 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Phalen Leadership Academy
08.2022 - Current
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Goodwyn Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2022
Head Softball Coach
Goodwyn MIddle School
01.2020 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional
Goodwyn Middle School
09.2019 - 05.2022
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Robert E.Lee High School
09.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Alabama State University
01.2012 - 01.2017