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Overview
Work History
Education
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Sara Steinkraus

Webberville,MI

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at SHS, enhancing team performance and athlete safety through innovative coaching and effective communication. Excelled in staff (coach) development and motivational leadership, significantly improving team bonding and physical conditioning. Skilled in recruitment and critical thinking. Enjoy mentoring to our students and guiding them to be successful confident individuals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Varsity Boys/Girls Track & Field Asst Coach

SHS
04.2022 - Current
  • Assisting the head coaches by supporting and teaching the athletes where needed.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by effectively communicating with colleagues and providing necessary support meets.
  • Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines while coaching pole vault and hurdles.
  • Maintaining a positive attitude while mentoring to our students.

President of the Aupang Cheer League

TD Club/ Volunteer Position
08.2021 - Current
  • manage coaches to maximize productivity while training staff on best practice techniques and safety protocol.
  • Help all cheer commissioners in the league to better there programs.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruptions with athletes and/or parents.
  • Help my coaches with cheer chorography for a successful cheer season.

Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Coach

SHS
11.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative coaching techniques and strategies.
  • Mentored athletes on goal-setting, time management, and academic success while balancing sports commitments.
  • Recruited talented new members to join the competitive cheerleading program through school presentations, workshops, and tryouts.
  • Built connections with college cheerleading programs for potential scholarship opportunities for graduating high school athletes.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Stockbridge/ Edustff
03.2016 - 04.2021
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

No Degree - General Studies

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI

High School Diploma -

Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, MI
06.1993

Skills

  • Skill Development/ staff development
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Recruitment
  • Team Bonding
  • Physical Conditioning/ performance improvement
  • Equipment management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Injury Prevention
  • Athlete safety
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision-Making/ problem solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Stress Tolerance

Timeline

Varsity Boys/Girls Track & Field Asst Coach

SHS
04.2022 - Current

President of the Aupang Cheer League

TD Club/ Volunteer Position
08.2021 - Current

Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Coach

SHS
11.2018 - Current

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Stockbridge/ Edustff
03.2016 - 04.2021

No Degree - General Studies

Grand Valley State University

No Degree - General Studies

Washtenaw Community College

High School Diploma -

Stockbridge High School
Sara Steinkraus