Steven Hawkins
HOUSTON
Summary
Ambitious teacher and coach with nine years of experience managing differing perspectives and personalities. Organized team player as well as leader with the ability to adapt, handle challenging work and communicate effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher & Head Coach
Aldine ISD
Houston, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Delivered interactive group instruction to administer lessons and assignments, successfully engaging students of all learning abilities.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Managed a budget year to year purchasing and distributing equipment to student-athletes.
- Effectively communicated and managed different personalities in and outside of the classroom.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
Houston, TX
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Jimmy John's
College Station, TX
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Assisted with proactive management of inventory investments and identified stock issues that inhibited business success.
- Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
- Maintained store and maintained appearance.
- Developed action plans to solve inventory and stock issues.
- Established and communicated clear expectations, holding store personnel accountable for achieving performance standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University
College Station05-2016
High School Diploma -
Cy-Fair High School
Cypress05-2011
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Team Building and Motivation
- Growth Mindset
- Superior Work Ethic
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Technology Proficiency
- Advanced Placement & GT/Honors Educator
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Benjamin O. Davis Jr. High School in 2024-2025.
- Taught AP Human Geography to achieve above district standard passing rate on the AP Test
- Directed the Davis Tennis Team to achieve five Team Tennis playoff appearances as Head Coach.
- Coached a Championship Team Tennis Team at Davis High School in Fall 2025 as Head Coach.
- Coached four doubles teams and two singles players to advance to the Regional Tournament in the Spring Tennis Season as Head Coach.
Certification
- Certified Teacher, Texas Department of Education - 2017- Present.
- Commercial Driver's License, Class B - 2024 - Present.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher & Head Coach
Aldine ISD
08.2017 - Current
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
09.2016 - 08.2017
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Jimmy John's
06.2013 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Cy-Fair High School
Bachelor of Arts - History
Texas A&M University