Ronald Ellis
VIDALIA,LA
Summary
Dedicated educator and coach with a proven track record at Natchez Adams School District and Delta Charter School, adept in fostering growth mindsets. Excelled in enhancing team performance and student learning through positive reinforcement and cultural sensitivity. Highly skilled in player development. Skilled in creating inclusive environments and improving math proficiency, demonstrating a unique blend of instructional and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative School Teacher/Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Natchez Adams School District
08.2024 - Current
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent communication with students and parents.
- Plan and organize practice and workouts for the varsity girl basketball team. Watch and breakdown film for upcoming games.
Math Teacher/Assit. Girls Basketball Coach
Natchez Adams School District
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Taught math skills for 8th grade students. Helped kids prepare for the state tests.
- Handled classroom management and also learned how to instruct kids with various IEP's
- Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles or mentoring younger teammates.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Head Boys/Girls Basketball Coach/ Phy Ed Teacher
Delta Charter Schools
09.2014 - 08.2023
- Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles or mentoring younger teammates.
- Adjusted coaching style according to each athlete''s learning style to maximize potential improvement.
- Built strong, cohesive teams by fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Helped some kids be able to continue their athletic career and get a degree by earning a athletic scholarship.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05-2005
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement
- Growth Mindset
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Alternative School Teacher/Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Natchez Adams School District
08.2024 - Current
Math Teacher/Assit. Girls Basketball Coach
Natchez Adams School District
08.2023 - 07.2024
Head Boys/Girls Basketball Coach/ Phy Ed Teacher
Delta Charter Schools
09.2014 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grambling State University
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