Stephen Sayoc
Orchard Park,NY
Summary
Exceptional leader talented at teaching, coaching, counseling and business management. Highly effective at promoting positive relationships and building capable teams. Track record of improving overall operations, reducing overhead and increasing corporate value. My educational career began in San Francisco, where I worked as a middle school counselor in one of the most multi-culturally diverse cities in the country. I have since worked as a school counselor in the Fredonia and East Aurora school districts before becoming a counselor at Randolph Academy in 2018. Working at Randolph allows me to have an impact on the lives of students who have faced many unique challenges. I truly enjoy coming to work each day, and desire to move into a leadership role so that I may have greater impact on the lives of the young people we serve, the team members I support, and our school community.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Randolph Academy UFSD
Randolph, NY
04.2018 - Current
- Knowledge and experience working with students with special needs.
- Knowledge of Normative Culture and experience using restorative practices and the Restorative Justice Multi-Tiered System of Support.
- CSE committee member, with experience writing IEP's, and utilizing data to monitor students' progress toward IEP goals.
- Review and discuss students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provide therapeutic crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborate with teachers to create intervention plans, and analyze students' progress.
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborate with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Owner/Operator
Stephen Sayoc Tennis LLC
Orchard Park, New York
08.2002 - Current
- USPTA and USPTR Certified Tennis Professional with over thirty years of professional teaching, coaching and tennis club management experience.
- Successfully managed day-to-day business operations of South Towns and Village Glen, two of western New York's premiere tennis facilities.
- Introduced unique teaching methodology and curriculum that was trained and implemented throughout the organization.
- High Performance coach of high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
- Designed and implemented innovative and award winning club programming and created a unique Cardio Tennis group fitness class.
Director of Tennis
South Towns Tennis Club
Orchard Park, New York
08.2005 - 08.2013
- Under my direction, my team successfully increased club revenues to an all time high in 2007.
- Thrice recognized nationally (2007, 2008, 2009) by the USTA and the Tennis Industry Association for managing a "Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center in the nation" and increasing participation at all levels.
Director of Tennis
Village Glen Tennis Club
Williamsville, NY
08.2007 - 08.2009
- When business partners acquired a second tennis club in 2007, I managed day-to-day operations through the transition, and was responsible for aligning the two club's mission statements, curriculum and business processes and procedures.
- I directly supervised three department managers, ten customer services associates and thirty tennis teaching professionals.
- Twice recognized nationally (2008, 2009) by the USTA and Tennis Industry Association for managing a "Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center in the nation" and increasing participation at all levels.
Guidance Counselor
East Aurora High School
East Aurora, NY
2001 - 2002
- Reviewed and discussed student's academic credentials. interest and educational goals.
- Individual and group counseling of students in grades 9-12, class scheduling, college advisement, letters of recommendation and maintenance of student's permanent records.
- SST and Crisis Management Team.
Guidance Counselor
Fredonia Middle School
Fredonia, New York
2000 - 2001
- Individual and group counseling of students in grades 6-8, SST, Crisis Management Team, class scheduling, chess club, mentor program.
- Counselor/Mentor of a 12TH grade student who suffered a traumatic brain injury. Collaborated with teachers, parents and school support staff to develop an IEP for this student.
Guidance Counselor
Gloria R Davis Academic Middle School
San Francisco, California
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Individual and group counseling of students in grades 6-8 in one of San Francisco's original Dream Schools.
- Implemented prevention-oriented support groups
- Collaborated with faculty to impliment an after-school tutorial program for students in need of AIS.
- SST, Crisis Management Team, AIS Team, Healthy Schools Team, Student Assistant Program Team, LGBTQ Site Sensitive Adult.
- Taught guidance lessons on topics such as study and time management skills, high school and career planning, and anger management and conflict resolution strategies.
Guidance Counselor Intern
Roosevelt Middle School
San Francisco, California
1996 - 1997
- Counseled individuals and small groups of 6TH-8TH grade students.
- Monitored student academic progress and disciplinary referrals and provided academic advisement, high school and career planning, social/emotional counseling and behavioral modification strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYMasters - Education and Counseling Psychology
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASchool Building Leader/School District Leader CAS - Educational Leadership Program
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY08.2023
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
- Teaching
- Special Education
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Team Leadership
- Therapy and Counseling
INDEPENDENT CONSULTING AND SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
- Health and Fitness Accountability Coach (2013-current).
- Head Tennis Professional Hickory Hill Swim and Tennis Club (1990-1994, 2001-current).
- Assistant Coach Boys Varsity Tennis Orchard Park High School (1990-1994, 2011-current).
- Head Coach Girls Varsity Tennis Orchard Park High School (2016).
- Assistant Coach Girls Varsity Tennis Orchard Park High School (1990-1994).
- Head Coach Boys Varsity Tennis East Aurora High School (2001).
- Consultant San Francisco Unified School District (1998-2000)-Implemented an after-school counseling, tutoring and tennis program for highly at risk students at Balboa High School and James Deadman Middle School.
Honors And Recognition
- Randolph Academy Peer Recognition Award 2021-22
- Franklin Covey Leadership Workshops Certificate 2022
- Randolph Academy Unlocking Student Potential Award 2018, 2021 (Elementary Student) and 2021 (High School student).
- Professional Beach Tennis Player with a 2014 career high ITF world ranking #27 and national ranking #1.
- Coached US Junior Olympic Beach Tennis Team in 2010.
- Awarded by the United States Tennis Association and Tennis Industry Association, "Top 50 facility for promoting the growth of tennis in the US" (2007, 2008 and 2009 at South Towns Tennis Club and 2008 and 2009 at Village Glen). "The operators of these Top 50 clubs represent the best of the best among thousands of teaching professionals"-Mark McMahon, USTA National Manager.
- On court presentation/demonstration at the 2009 PTR International Tennis Symposium in Hilton Head, SC.
- Recognized numerous times by the Buffalo News as one of WNY's top tennis players and has competed in national and international tennis tournaments.
Timeline
School Counselor
Randolph Academy UFSD
04.2018 - Current
Director of Tennis
Village Glen Tennis Club
08.2007 - 08.2009
Director of Tennis
South Towns Tennis Club
08.2005 - 08.2013
Owner/Operator
Stephen Sayoc Tennis LLC
08.2002 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Gloria R Davis Academic Middle School
08.1997 - 06.2000
Guidance Counselor
East Aurora High School
2001 - 2002
Guidance Counselor
Fredonia Middle School
2000 - 2001
Guidance Counselor Intern
Roosevelt Middle School
1996 - 1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
SUNY at Buffalo
Masters - Education and Counseling Psychology
University of San Francisco
School Building Leader/School District Leader CAS - Educational Leadership Program
Buffalo State College
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