Shalyn Cartmill-Waddell
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Dynamic, student-centered educational leader with a robust background in health education, physical education, and athletic program management. Dedicated to fostering environments that inspire student engagement and promote lifelong healthy habits. Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive wellness initiatives, combined with a proven track record in curriculum development, staff supervision, and program evaluation, ensures a commitment to equity, safety, and inclusive participation. A collaborative approach with administrators, coaches, and community stakeholders enhances program quality and drives positive student outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional organizational leadership and effective communication skills, leveraging data-informed strategies for continuous improvement across academic and athletic domains.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education & Health Department Head/Coach
Hebron High School
08.2024 - Current
- Led departmental initiatives to enhance curriculum development and student engagement.
- Collaborated with faculty to implement innovative teaching strategies and improve learning outcomes.
- Managed budget allocations and resource distribution to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Oversaw staff professional development programs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyzed performance metrics to drive data-informed decision-making across the department.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the department, promoting leadership skills and team cohesion.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and recognition of accomplishments among employees.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Teacher & Head Basketball Coach
Forestwood Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2024
- 6th grade ELA and Reading Teacher - 2020-2021
- BIC Aide - 2021-2022
- SDI Inclusion Teacher - 2022-2024
- Incorporated music and dance activities to encourage creative expression
- Scaffolding lessons to differentiate student learning experiences
- Implementing 21st century learning experiences to enhance student creativity engagement
- Collaborated with ELAR team to design lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material
- Prepares business analysis and reports
- Head Girls Basketball Coach
- Assistant Track Coach (Shot put & High Jump)
- Assistant Soccer Coach
- LISD District Champions 2020-2023
- Stressed the concept of family
- Monitored the academic performance of student-athletes in addition to their athletic progress
- Created and ran up-to-date relevant drills, along with offenses and defenses.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student comprehension.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
- Advocated for student needs, collaborating with parents and administration to support individual growth.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
New Age Montessori School
01.2004 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students
- Incorporated physical education into the school’s curriculum to motivate students and employees
- Collaborated with parents and peers to enhance instruction, discipline and successful learning experience.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creative expression
- Conducted lessons in math, practical life, language, sensorial, and science
- Designated lesson plans focused on age and appropriate material
Coach
Higher Goals Hoops Training
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Head 14U, 15U and 17U Girls Coach
- Master skills trainer
- Created Practice Plans
- Spearheaded team fundraising projects to raise money for new uniforms and travel expenses
- Trained student athletes during the off season
- Established and followed through with penalties for breaches of sportsmanship standards
- Implemented team bonding activities before, during and end of season
- Conducted quarterly individual progress meetings with players
- Fostered a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation, and responsibility
- Helped develop each participant’s physical and psychological fitness
- Communicated effectively with parents, including organizing and leading meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education EC-12 Certification, Special Education EC-12 Certification, Science of teaching reading Certification
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Dallas, TX02-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois05-2002
Skills
- Spreadsheet skills
- Merchandise ordering
- Task delegation
- Rules and regulations
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Team building
- Professional and courteous
- Departmental rapport
- Department leadership
- Computer skills
- Financial management
Websites
Accomplishments
- Named “Assistant Coach of the Month” by the Hebron coaching staff in 2025 & 2026.
- Received numerous commendations from supervisors for team building, mentoring and leadership skills.
- Coached a middle school basketball team that was back to back, undefeated district champions, (2022]-[2024).
- Built a PE program from the ground up at New Age Montessori, with 50 students and minimal funding.
- Oversaw the school's Basketball program.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- First year Teacher of The Year nominee (2021)
AWARDS
Teacher of the Year Children's World Learning Center (NAEYC) - 2003, Teacher of the month Forestwood Middle School (December 2020)
Timeline
Physical Education & Health Department Head/Coach
Hebron High School
08.2024 - Current
Teacher & Head Basketball Coach
Forestwood Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2024
Coach
Higher Goals Hoops Training
01.2011 - 01.2017
New Age Montessori School
01.2004 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education EC-12 Certification, Special Education EC-12 Certification, Science of teaching reading Certification
Texas Teachers of Tomorrow
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Illinois University