Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
R. J. Tierney Award
25 Year Award-American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)
Axcess Baseball Lifetime Achievement Award
Association of Professional Ballplayers of America Lifetime Membership (APBP)
Timeline
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Ronald R. McKay

216 North Maple Street North Massapequa,NY

Summary

As an educator, offers extensive background and experience in the field of physical education and physical education instruction. Adept at developing age appropriate and engaging lessons, activities, and learning experiences for students. Fosters a safe, and inclusive classroom atmosphere with an ongoing emphasis on developing appropriate personal, behavioral, and social skills, along with a set of core values. Well-versed in classroom management.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Long Island University
09.2022 - Current
  • Taught Health courses, Health and Physical Education courses, and Physical Education Theory courses, providing instruction to up to 28 undergraduate students.
  • Developed and taught a range of courses, from introductory to advanced levels, ensuring content relevance, continuity, and appropriate progression.
  • Developed, and revised syllabi, semester outlines and instructional plans for each course taught.
  • Designed, developed, and crafted lessons plans for each class session to enhance student achievement toward, and aligned with, stated course objectives.
  • Engaged students in a variety of lessons, activities, and assignments aimed at strengthening critical thinking skills in students' and fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and encouraging student creativity.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their professional growth by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects and presentations.
  • Provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Used a variety of assessment tools and techniques to assess student comprehension and understanding.
  • Built relationships with students, by engaging in discussions, providing guidance and advice.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach & Head Coach

Long Island Titans
01.2017 - Current
  • Youth Baseball-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

St. John The Baptist High School
09.2016 - Current
  • High School-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Physical Education Teacher

Westbury Public Schools
09.1992 - 07.2022
    • Taught physical education classes for grades 1-5 covering a multitude of physical education topics.
    • Promoted lifelong fitness habits, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to pursue a physically active and healthy lifestyle.
    • Created and maintained a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior.
    • Integrated character education principles instilling values such as teamwork, cooperation, responsibility, respect, and sportsmanship in students.
    • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
    • Prepared lesson plans to engage students in age-appropriate activities and experiences.
    • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
    • Kept administrative records up to date.
    • Responsible for purchasing and maintaining physical education equipment, supplies, and materials.
    • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate physical education with other academic disciplines, enhancing overall educational experience.
    • Ran intramural program.
    • Organized annual field days and sports tournaments throughout the year.
    • Mentored new physical education teachers.
    • Engaged in professional development activities.

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Hofstra University
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • NCAA Div I-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Coaching-Clinician & Instructor

New York Baseball Academy
01.1992 - 08.2017
  • Clinician & Instructor

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

LIU Post
09.2012 - 08.2015
  • NCAA Div II-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

New York Institute of Technology - NY New York
08.2006 - 07.2012
  • NCAA Div I-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

SUNY Old Westbury
09.1999 - 07.2005
  • NCAA Div III-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Volunteer Work
03.1996 - 08.1999
  • High School-Empire State Games-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Coaching-Baseball Head Coach

Bethpage Public Schools
09.1996 - 07.1999
  • High School-Responsible for all aspects of the program.

Coaching-Baseball Head Coach

Westbury Public Schools
09.1992 - 07.1995
  • High School-Responsible for all aspects of the program

Physical Education and Health Education Teacher

The Lenox School
09.1986 - 07.1992

See above in regard to Physical Education.


  • Coached several teams both boys and girls teams. (Soccer, Basketball, Softball)


In regard to Health Education.

  • Taught health education classes for grades 6-12.
  • Enhanced student understanding of health topics by utilizing various teaching methods, activities, and learning experiences.
  • Contributed to the ongoing improvement of the health education program by regularly reviewing and revising the health education program as needed.


Coaching-Baseball

Chicago White Sox
01.1989 - 10.1991
  • Minor League Coach-Player Development Staff
  • Short Season A Ball-Utica Blue Sox

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Nassau Collegians
05.1985 - 02.1989
  • NCAA Affiliated-Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Physical Education Teacher

Solomon Schecter School
09.1985 - 07.1986

See above in regard to Physical Education.

Coaching-Baseball Head Coach

Queens College
08.1984 - 07.1986
  • Responsible for all aspects of th program

Substitute Teacher

Mineola Public Schools
09.1984 - 07.1985
  • Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student learning and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support consistency and continuity.
  • Maintained detailed records for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
  • Developed rapport with students, staff, and administration through efficient and effective performance.
  • Contributed to positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and events.

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Queens College
06.1983 - 07.1984
  • Responsible for a multitude of aspects of the program.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Hunter College
New York, NY
05-1990

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Queens College
Flushing, NY
09-1984

High School Diploma -

Flushing High School
Flushing, NY
06-1978

Skills

  • Expertise in Physical Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Lesson Development
  • Class Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Expertise in Coaching

Affiliations

  • NYS AHPERD-New York State Association Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance
  • Association of Baseball Coaches of America (ABCA)
  • Association of Professional Ballplayers of America (APBP)

Certification

  • First Aid
  • CPR-AED
  • Heads Up Concussion

R. J. Tierney Award

  • For outstanding dedication, ability, and conduct both on and off the field-Queens College Baseball

25 Year Award-American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)

  • In recognition of a Quarter Century of Leadership & Devotion to Baseball-American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)

Axcess Baseball Lifetime Achievement Award

  • In recognition of lifetime achievement in baseball on Long Island.

Association of Professional Ballplayers of America Lifetime Membership (APBP)

  • In recognition of a long association with baseball and contributions to the welfare of the game and it's players.

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Long Island University
09.2022 - Current

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach & Head Coach

Long Island Titans
01.2017 - Current

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

St. John The Baptist High School
09.2016 - Current

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Hofstra University
09.2016 - 08.2017

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

LIU Post
09.2012 - 08.2015

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

New York Institute of Technology - NY New York
08.2006 - 07.2012

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

SUNY Old Westbury
09.1999 - 07.2005

Coaching-Baseball Head Coach

Bethpage Public Schools
09.1996 - 07.1999

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Volunteer Work
03.1996 - 08.1999

Physical Education Teacher

Westbury Public Schools
09.1992 - 07.2022

Coaching-Baseball Head Coach

Westbury Public Schools
09.1992 - 07.1995

Coaching-Clinician & Instructor

New York Baseball Academy
01.1992 - 08.2017

Coaching-Baseball

Chicago White Sox
01.1989 - 10.1991

Physical Education and Health Education Teacher

The Lenox School
09.1986 - 07.1992

Physical Education Teacher

Solomon Schecter School
09.1985 - 07.1986

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Nassau Collegians
05.1985 - 02.1989

Substitute Teacher

Mineola Public Schools
09.1984 - 07.1985

Coaching-Baseball Head Coach

Queens College
08.1984 - 07.1986

Coaching-Baseball Assistant Coach

Queens College
06.1983 - 07.1984

Master of Science - Education

Hunter College

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Queens College

High School Diploma -

Flushing High School
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