Hi, I’m
Michael Lynn Hamilton
Augusta,GA
Summary
A results and detail oriented teaching and coaching professional with experience in working with students that have been classified as economically, educationally and socially disadvantaged. Educational and work experience feature critical success factors such as communication, assessment, evaluation, and principles of leadership including a dedication to teaching, coaching, mentoring and creating a winning environment through teamwork.
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
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Westside High School
Instructor, High School Interrelated Teacher (Special Education)
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Westside Special Education Representative for Richmond County Advisory Committee
- Coaching, Varsity Offensive Line/B-Back/Tight End Coach Offensive Coordinator (2024)
- Varsity Offensive Line (2023)
- Junior Varsity Offensive Coordinator (2023)
- Varsity Running Backs Coach (2022)
- Assistant Special Team Coordinator (2022)
- Varsity B-Back/Tight Ends (2021)
Kennesaw Mountain High School
Instructor, High School Interrelated Teacher (Special Education)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Coaching, Varsity Offensive Line Coach (2018-2020)
Crawford County High School
Instructor, Middle School/High School SPED Social Studies Inclusion
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Coaching, Varsity Offensive Line Coach (2017)
Chattooga High School
Instructor, History
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Football Coach, Offensive Line Coach (2014-2015)
- Defensive Ends (2016)
Cedar Shoals High School
Instructor, Provisional Special Teacher, Co-Teach History; Grade 11-12
01.2012 - 05.2014
Job overview
- Football Coach, Cedar Shoals High School; Offensive Line Coach (2012-2013)
- Run Game Coordinator (2013)
Shannon High School
Instructor, Computer, Reading and History; Grade 7-12
01.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Football Coach, Shannon High School; Offensive Line Coach (2009-2012)
Shannon High School
Teacher’s Assistant, Supervised GED Program; Instructed Reading 180; Grade 7-9
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Football Coach Volunteer, High School Offensive Line Coach
Jefferson Parish County Schools
Instructor/Tutor, Social Studies Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Tutored football team members
- Football Coach, Offensive Line Coach; District Championship results (2007)
Helen Cox High School
Instructor, Business Education Academy
01.2007 - 01.2008
Itawamba Community College
Football Coach
01.2006 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Coached running backs and special teams (2006)
- Supervised media and game assessment/game preparation strategies
- Academic Tutor, Academic support for team members
BancorpSouth
Management Trainee
01.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Liberty University
Doctorate from Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Special Education
University Overview
- 49 Hours Complete (Capstone Applied Research in progress)
- GPA: 3.96
Georgia Southern
Specialist from Special Education with an Emphasis in Special Education
University Overview
GPA: 3.5
American Public University
Master from Sports Management
University Overview
- 15 Hours Completed
- GPA: 3.9
Murray State University, Murray, KY
Master of Science from Communications
12.2004
University Overview
- Foreign Studies Program: Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- Master’s Thesis: "Comparative Analysis of American and Australian Sports Media"
- Graduate Assistant; Football Assistant Coach/Media-Game Assessment Analysis
- GPA: 3.67
Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
06.2002
University Overview
Football Scholarship
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
06.1999
University Overview
Transfer: Samford University, September 1999
Skills
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Program Planning
- Assessment
- Impact Analysis
- Visionary Leadership
- Group Dynamics
- Creative Problem Solving
- Resource Coordination
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Implementation of Structures and Systems
- Technology Utilization for Needs Assessment and Development
Certification
- Georgia Teaching Certificate, Current
- Praxis II Teacher Certification (Content Knowledge), 03/01/08
- Praxis I Teacher Certification, 09/01/06
Organizations Affiliates Awards
- 11/01/24, FCA Richmond County Coach of the Year
- 03/01/23, Westside High School You Rock Award (Teacher of the Month)
- 08/01/13, Clarke County 4 Star Teacher Award, Athens, GA, Cedar Shoals High School
References
- Chris Davis, Ex-Head Coach Cedar Shoals 2012-2014, Current Quarterback Coach White County High School, 863-698-9983
- Todd Ragle, Defensive Line Coach Irwin High School (GA), Former Defensive Coordinator Cedar Shoals 2012, 912-281-6218
- Lee Hutto, Head Football Coach Westside High School, 706-699-0242, hutto2391@gmail.com
- Nicholle Bracken, Program Specialist Richmond County, 706-550-4966, brackle@BOE.richmond.k12.ga.us
- Samantha Barksdale, Former Program Specialist Richmond County, 706-833-9444, Sbarksdale@wsa.net
- Cynetha Johnson Amason, Executive Director—Foundation of Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County, cj.amason@cru.org, 706-224-7636
- Joy Farrer, Former Counselor-Westside High School, joyfarrer@comcast.net, 706-830-6221
Timeline
Instructor, High School Interrelated Teacher (Special Education)
Westside High School
01.2021 - Current
Instructor, High School Interrelated Teacher (Special Education)
Kennesaw Mountain High School
01.2018 - 01.2021
Instructor, Middle School/High School SPED Social Studies Inclusion
Crawford County High School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Instructor, History
Chattooga High School
01.2014 - 01.2017
Instructor, Provisional Special Teacher, Co-Teach History; Grade 11-12
Cedar Shoals High School
01.2012 - 05.2014
Instructor, Computer, Reading and History; Grade 7-12
Shannon High School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Teacher’s Assistant, Supervised GED Program; Instructed Reading 180; Grade 7-9
Shannon High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Instructor/Tutor, Social Studies Academy
Jefferson Parish County Schools
01.2007 - 01.2008
Instructor, Business Education Academy
Helen Cox High School
01.2007 - 01.2008
Football Coach
Itawamba Community College
01.2006 - 01.2007
Management Trainee
BancorpSouth
01.2004 - 01.2006
Georgia Southern
Specialist from Special Education with an Emphasis in Special Education
American Public University
Master from Sports Management
Murray State University
Master of Science from Communications
Samford University
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
University of Mississippi
- Georgia Teaching Certificate, Current
- Praxis II Teacher Certification (Content Knowledge), 03/01/08
- Praxis I Teacher Certification, 09/01/06
Liberty University
Doctorate from Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Special Education
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