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Will Jeffcoat

Teacher
Thomaston,GA

Summary

Hardworking, trustworthy, professional, and dedicated educator with experience and expertise of student success both in and outside the classroom.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

AP Government Teacher

Thomaston-Upson Schools
Thomaston, GA
01.2022 - Current

Increased participation in AP American Government by over 70%.

The past 2 years more students have signed up for the AP Government exam than in any other AP program offered in the school.

Managed and maintained a high level of professionalism while teaching the rigorous material that is AP government.

One of only 3 teachers left in the department that is Gifted/AP certified.

  • Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Led classroom activities for play-based and immersive learning.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.

Upson-Lee Girls Soccer Coach

Thomaston-Upson Schools
Thomaston, GA
08.2021 - Current

Increased player participation and win total in first year.

Instituted discipline and hard work within program.

Currently still serving as head coach..

As well as...

  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.

Football Coach Upson-Lee High School

Thomaston-Upson Schools
Thomaston, GA
05.2019 - Current

Special teams Coordinator/ Wide receivers coach/ 9th grade coach.

Integral part of success in recent years.

Coached 3 all region receivers.

Pulled trailer, managed Hudl for the team, painted the field, behind the scenes operations as well as gameday responsibilities.

As well as...

  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.

Athletic Director Spalding High School

Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Griffin, GA
05.2018 - 07.2019

Led athletics at Spalding High School.

One of the youngest ADs in the state.

Established unity among coaches and players and built an identity of high-achieving sports programs at the high school level.

Oversaw the day to day operations of coaches, funds, hiring, and field maintenance, etc.

Hired head basketball, soccer, and head football coaches.

Set up interviews and developed a hiring panel.

Used social media as a platform to give recognition to our student athletes.

Important role in turfing Memorial Stadium and upgrading facilities both in the school and in the county.

Operated the scoreboard/videoboard for all events.

Raised money and doubled the budget of the athletic program in just one year.

Dealt and managed all fundraising with athletic programs.

Disciplined players and coaches.

Managed transportation for all athletic events.

As well as....

  • Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
  • Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
  • Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
  • Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
  • Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
  • Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
  • Stayed abreast of entertainment offerings within marketplace to evaluate and report trends, opportunities and competition.
  • Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
  • Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.

Football Coach

Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Griffin, GA
05.2015 - 05.2018

Special Teams Coordinator/Wide receivers coach At Spalding High School.

Qualified for the state playoffs all 3 years that I coached.

Coached 7 all region and 3 all state athletes.

Reached the quarterfinals for the second time in school history.

Part of the first staff at Spalding to beat Griffin.

Integral part of changing the culture of football at Spalding High School.

Huge reason 2 kickers signed to kick on scholarship in college.

Managed academics for the football team as well as working with counselors to get players to qualify to play at the next level.

As well as....

  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.

Education

Education

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK

History

Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA

Bachelor of Arts - History

LaGrange College
La Grange, GA
08.2011 - 05.2015

Interests

Hunting, Fishing, Family

Timeline

AP Government Teacher

Thomaston-Upson Schools
01.2022 - Current

Upson-Lee Girls Soccer Coach

Thomaston-Upson Schools
08.2021 - Current

Football Coach Upson-Lee High School

Thomaston-Upson Schools
05.2019 - Current

Athletic Director Spalding High School

Griffin-Spalding County Schools
05.2018 - 07.2019

Football Coach

Griffin-Spalding County Schools
05.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - History

LaGrange College
08.2011 - 05.2015

Education

Oklahoma State University

History

Gordon State College
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