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, KY05.2018
Rank II - Special Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Teacher Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12.1995
High School Diploma -
Portland High School
Portland, TN05.1991
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