Thomas Haywood
Jacksonville
Summary
Caring Teacher and Coach with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Motivated Teacher and coach dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
River Science Academy
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Head Track Coach (Boys)
Joseph Stilwell Academy
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with other coaches to design effective cross-training programs for athletes in multiple sports.
- Evaluated athlete performance using video analysis tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Fostered a positive team culture by promoting camaraderie and good sportsmanship among athletes.
- Mentored athletes, fostering personal growth and strong work ethic both on and off the track.
Teacher
Joseph Stilwell Middle
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Civic teacher
- State assessment course
- Tied the district as a school on the State assessment (62%)
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Head Basketball Coach
Team Next up
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Led the team to multiple playoff appearances through effective coaching strategies and strong leadership skills.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for both individual players and overall team strategy.
- Continuously updated coaching techniques by attending professional development conferences and collaborating with fellow coaches from different regions.
Paraprofessional
Jane Macon Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
Head Coaching Assistant
Jane Macon Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted coaches in planning and organizing practice sessions.
- Provided support to players by helping them improve their individual skills.
- Monitored team performance during practices and games, providing feedback to the coach when necessary.
- Organized sports equipment for practices and games.
- Assisted with the preparation of game plans and strategies.
- Developed relationships with players to understand their needs better.
- Encouraged players to work hard while maintaining a fun atmosphere at practice sessions.
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sporting Goods
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
Steward
Sea Island Resort
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Talking to residents and taking them to their seats
- Getting up early in the mornings to set up for the day
- Making sure the residents had whatever they needed
- Holding conversations so it makes them feel at home.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Assisted with unloading delivery trucks and putting away stock.
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Boys and Girls Club
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Organized fundraising events to support team travel expenses, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.
- Achieved multiple championship titles by fostering a winning culture and strong work ethic among players.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches for efficient practice planning and progress monitoring of players.
- Promoted community involvement through youth clinics, charity events, and public speaking engagements as a representative of the school''s basketball program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA05-2021
Skills
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Student assessment
- Creative lesson plan development
- Critical Thinking
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Student needs assessment
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Team management
- Training and coaching
- Recruiting
- Motivational leadership style
- Training exercises
- Player evaluation
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Motivational skills
- Team bonding
- Coaching meetings
- Strategic planning
- Staff development
- Emergency response
- Team motivation
Certification
CPR Certification
ESOL Certification
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
River Science Academy
08.2024 - Current
Head Track Coach (Boys)
Joseph Stilwell Academy
02.2024 - 04.2025
Teacher
Joseph Stilwell Middle
08.2023 - 05.2024
Head Basketball Coach
Team Next up
01.2023 - 08.2023
Paraprofessional
Jane Macon Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Head Coaching Assistant
Jane Macon Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sporting Goods
01.2021 - 08.2022
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Boys and Girls Club
01.2021 - 03.2021
Steward
Sea Island Resort
05.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
Fort Valley State University
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