Shannon Gaynor
Tinley Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated teacher and coach with experience in training program development and behavior management. Created structured routines and managed athlete conduct to ensure alignment with school values. Focused on fostering an inclusive environment that promotes athlete growth and team cohesion.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head Cheerleading Coach
Dirksen Junior High School
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented training programs for cheerleading techniques and routines.
- Created and taught choreography for the cheer team.
- Crafted a behavior contract to uphold a culture of respect as an expectation.
- Coached athletes to build their stunting, tumbling, jumping, and vocal skills
- Facilitated routines with structure that included formations and visuals that flowed together
- Managed athlete conduct in the school and the outside community
- Coordinated practice schedules and events, ensuring alignment with school activities.
- Monitored athletes' progress, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
- Established effective communication channels among coaches, athletes, parents, and school staff to maintain transparency within the program.
- Increased overall team morale through fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all cheerleaders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2022
Skills
- Stunt technique
- Motivational skills
- Cheerleading background
Accomplishments
Achieved the IHSA Cheer State Championship in 2015
3-Year Varsity Cheerleader at Lincoln Way East
1-Year Junior Varsity Cheerleader at Lincoln Way East
Timeline
Head Cheerleading Coach
Dirksen Junior High School
09.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Illinois State University