Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

Russell Malone

Hopkinsville,KY

Summary

Dynamic educator and coach with a history of fostering student achievement and athletic excellence. Specializes in collaborating with colleagues and team development to achieve academic growth and to earn numerous team championships. Recognized as a professional willing to work with the organization to attain success.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Christian County Middle School
06.2024 - Current
  • Currently 8th Grade US History Teacher.
  • Working with colleagues through PLC's to improve student performance.
  • Enrolled in WKU/CCPS Leadership Cohort.

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Todd County Central High School
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Social Studies scores improved 5.4 points to assist TCCHS to Green Level status.
  • Served as US History Teacher and Head Boys Basketball Coach.

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

West Creek High School
06.2014 - 05.2023
  • Most career wins as a head coach at West Creek High School (103).
  • Level 5 Growth in US History 2019 and 2022.
  • US History Growth ranked 18th in state of Tennessee in 2016.
  • Teacher Level of Effectiveness score 5 in 2016 and 2017.
  • Served as US History Teacher, Head Boys Basketball Coach, and Assistant Athletic Director.

Teacher and Basketball Coach

Trigg County High School
06.2011 - 05.2014
  • 2014 56.7% of US History Students scored Proficient/Distinguished on EOC Exam.
  • Served as Special Education and US History Teacher, Boys and Girls Assistant Coach, Girls Head Basketball Coach, and Assistant Athletic Director.

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Northwest High School
06.2008 - 05.2011
  • Posted first post-season win for Northwest Basketball since 2004.
  • Served as Social Studies Teacher, Boys Head Basketball Coach, and Assistant Athletic Director.

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Warren East High School
06.2004 - 05.2008
  • 2008 posted the first winning season for Warren East H.S. since 2000 with an 18-10 record.
  • Averaged 16 wins in 2006-07 and 2007-08.
  • Defeated Warren Central H.S. (2005 KY State Champion, 2006 KY State Runners-Up, and 2007 KY State Semi-Finalist) during the 2008 season for the first time since 1989.
  • Served as Special Education and Social Studies Teacher, and Head Boys Basketball Coach.

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Hopkinsville High School
07.1999 - 05.2004
  • 2004 2nd Region Runners-Up and 8th District Champions.
  • 2003 State Semi-Finalist, 2nd Region and 8th District Champions, ranked #1 State of KY; 33-3 Record.
  • 2001 8th District Champions.
  • Raised CATS Scores in Social Studies 14 points over five years.
  • Served as Social Studies Teacher and Boys Junior Varsity Coach.

Teacher and Basketball Coach

Franklin-Simpson High School
06.1996 - 06.1999
  • 1998 13th District Champions (Girls).
  • 1995 and 1996 13th District Champions (Boys).
  • Served as Special Education Teacher and Junior Varsity Girls Coach/Freshmen Boys Coach.

Education

Master of Science - Recreation And Athletic Administration

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2018

Rank II - Special Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
05.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Teacher Education

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
12.1995

High School Diploma -

Portland High School
Portland, TN
05.1991

Skills

  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Classroom Management and Instruction
  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor
  • Student Assessment
  • Growth Mindset
  • Team Development
  • Facility Management
  • Program Leadership
  • Game Preparation
  • Safety Awareness
  • Special Events Planning

Certification

  • Option 6 Eligibility for Alternate Certification in Educational Leadership.
  • Kentucky Professional Certificate in the Areas of Social Studies (8-12), History, Geography, and Political Science.
  • Kentucky Professional Certificate for Teaching Exceptional Children-Learning and Behavioral Disorders Primary-12th Grade.
  • Tennessee Professional License in the Areas of History, World Geography and Government

Timeline

Teacher

Christian County Middle School
06.2024 - Current

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Todd County Central High School
06.2023 - 05.2024

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

West Creek High School
06.2014 - 05.2023

Teacher and Basketball Coach

Trigg County High School
06.2011 - 05.2014

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Northwest High School
06.2008 - 05.2011

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Warren East High School
06.2004 - 05.2008

Teacher and Boys Basketball Coach

Hopkinsville High School
07.1999 - 05.2004

Teacher and Basketball Coach

Franklin-Simpson High School
06.1996 - 06.1999

Master of Science - Recreation And Athletic Administration

Western Kentucky University

Rank II - Special Education

Western Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Teacher Education

Western Kentucky University

High School Diploma -

Portland High School
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