Sandy Grinton
Jonesville,North Carolina
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Starmount High School
Boonville, United States
01.2017 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Head Football Coach
Starmount High School
Boonville, NC
05.2017 - Current
- Scheduled and oversaw robust calendar of practices, special events and conference games.
- Assessed individual skills and physical abilities to make appropriate position assignments.
- Promoted football program to administrators, families and community.
- Collaborated with administrators to establish framework for player participation and awards.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Summer School Principal
Starmount High School
Boonville, United States
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
Teacher
North Iredell High School
Olin, NC
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Head Football Coach
North Iredell High School
Olin, NC
06.2012 - 12.2016
- Scheduled and oversaw robust calendar of practices, special events and conference games.
- Assessed individual skills and physical abilities to make appropriate position assignments.
- Promoted football program to administrators, families and community.
- Collaborated with administrators to establish framework for player participation and awards.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
Yadkin Early College
Yadkin County Schools
Yadkinville, NC
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Teacher
Elon Summer Institute (Elon University)
Elon, NC
06.2008 - 07.2008
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Education
Educational Doctorate - Educational Administration
Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, TN07.2023
Educational Specialist - Administration
Carson Newman University
Jefferson City, TN05.2021
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Jones International University
Englewood, CO05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2006
Associate of Arts -
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC05.2003
Skills
- Nondiscriminatory Practices
- Media Relations
- Regulatory Guidelines
- Specific Plays
- Critical Thinking
- Program Administration
- Community Relationships
Timeline
Summer School Principal
Starmount High School
06.2022 - 07.2022
Head Football Coach
Starmount High School
05.2017 - Current
Teacher
Starmount High School
01.2017 - Current
Teacher
North Iredell High School
06.2012 - 12.2016
Head Football Coach
North Iredell High School
06.2012 - 12.2016
Yadkin Early College
Yadkin County Schools
08.2008 - 12.2011
Teacher
Elon Summer Institute (Elon University)
06.2008 - 07.2008
Educational Doctorate - Educational Administration
Carson-Newman University
Educational Specialist - Administration
Carson Newman University
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
Jones International University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts -
Surry Community College