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REGINALD TRAVIS, JR.

Plaquemine,LA

Summary

I am an experienced educator and coach with a strong background in Sport and Leisure management. I hold a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis and have one year of Graduate School experience from the Southern University A&M College in Agriculture. I have served in various educational roles including a Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional Teacher, and Assistant football and basketball Coach. I have also gained practical experience in the industrial sector as a painter and forklift operator. I am known for my leadership skills as a scholar athlete and team captain. I excel in decision-making, interpersonal skills, and maintaining high safety standards. I am familiar with Microsoft and Google Applications. I am very skilled at working both independently and collaboratively.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Education Teacher/Assistant Basketball Coach

Next Generation High School
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.

Coaching Duties

  • Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement.
  • Demonstrated drills during practice sessions to help players hone their skills.
  • Supervised locker room activities prior to games or practices.

(SPED) Paraprofessional/Assistant Basketball Coach

South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Provided one-on-one guidance and assistance to a struggling student in the classroom setting when needed.

Coaching Duties

  • Encouraged teamwork among players while fostering an environment of respect.
  • Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement.
  • Displayed strong leadership abilities in order to effectively manage the team.

Painter's Helper

SAS (Specialty Application Services)
Port Allen
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted with mixing and preparing paints for use on projects.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, mopping, and disposing of paint waste properly.
  • Cleaned surfaces to be painted using abrasives, solvents, brushes, scrapers and other tools.
  • Scraped old paint from surfaces in preparation for new coats of paint.

Painter

Brand Safeway (Shintech Site)
Plaquemine, LA
07.2018 - 04.2019
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, and sanding.
  • Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers or sanding machines.
  • Applied primers to prepare new surfaces for painting
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers, or other equipment.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
  • Operated forklifts and manlifts to conduct certain job duties.

(SPED) Paraprofessional Teacher/Assistant Basketball Coach

Belaire High School
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
  • Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
  • Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement.
  • Served as a role model for student athletes both on and off the court.
  • Modeled positive physical, intellectual and positive social behaviors for student-athletes to abide by.

Coaching Duties

  • Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement.
  • Served as a role model for student athletes both on and off the court.
  • Modeled positive physical, intellectual and positive social behaviors for student-athletes to abide by.

Paraprofessional Teacher/Assistant Football Coach

South Plaquemines High School
Buras, LA
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assisted Teachers by copying documents, grading papers, and filing records.
  • Distributed pencils, paper, textbooks and workbooks to students.
  • Acted as a role model for students demonstrating appropriate behaviors while working collaboratively within the school community.
  • Provided guidance to players on team rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Developed strategies for individual players to improve their performance.

Coaching Duties

  • Instructed players in proper technique and fundamentals of football.
  • Attended coaching staff meetings to discuss game strategy and personnel decisions.
  • Motivated athletes to reach peak performance levels.
  • Facilitated positive relationships between coaches and players.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Worked with Wide Receivers and the Special Teams players

Substitute Teacher (PreK-12)

Kelly Educational Staffing
Iberville Parish
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
  • Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
  • Left notes for head teacher about notable students, events and problems.

Forklift Operator

Jacobson’s Companies (Dow Chemical)
Plaquemine
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
  • Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.

Education

Master of Science - Urban Forestry

Southern University A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Leisure Management

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
12-2014

High School Diploma -

Plaquemine Senior High School
Plaquemine, LA
05-2010

Skills

● Efficient with Microsoft and Google Applications

● Demonstrates leadership skills and power of influence

● Demonstrates decision making skills with the ability to prioritize workload

● Strong interpersonal and peer-to-peer communication skills

● Knowledge and high regard of safety standards

● Ability to work independently and amongst an empowered team environment

● Experienced with forklifts and manlifts

Other: TWIC, OSHA

Leadership Experience

  • Scholar Athlete/Wide Receiver, NCAA Division 1 Football, Memphis University 2010-2013, Southern University 2014
  • Captain, Football, Plaquemine High School 2009, University of Memphis 2011, Southern University 2014
  • Honorable Mention All-District, First Team All-District, 2nd Team All District, 2007-2009
  • Invited Participant, United States Army All-Star Redstick Bowl 2009, Max Emfinger All-American Combine & Bowl Game Jan. 2010

Accomplishments

GEO Next Generational High Special Education Teacher

2022-2023 School Year 100% passing rate on LEAP Connect Test

2023-2024 School Year 86% passing rate on LEAP Connect Test

Timeline

Special Education Teacher/Assistant Basketball Coach

Next Generation High School
08.2022 - 05.2024

(SPED) Paraprofessional/Assistant Basketball Coach

South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
09.2021 - 07.2022

Painter's Helper

SAS (Specialty Application Services)
05.2019 - 03.2020

Painter

Brand Safeway (Shintech Site)
07.2018 - 04.2019

(SPED) Paraprofessional Teacher/Assistant Basketball Coach

Belaire High School
08.2017 - 07.2018

Paraprofessional Teacher/Assistant Football Coach

South Plaquemines High School
08.2016 - 05.2017

Substitute Teacher (PreK-12)

Kelly Educational Staffing
01.2016 - 08.2016

Forklift Operator

Jacobson’s Companies (Dow Chemical)
05.2015 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Urban Forestry

Southern University A&M College

Bachelor of Science - Sport and Leisure Management

University of Memphis

High School Diploma -

Plaquemine Senior High School
REGINALD TRAVIS, JR.