William Sean Alkire
Ellicott City,Maryland
Summary
Experienced professional leader with a strong sports management background. Utilizes strong communication skills to foster collaboration and achieve organizational goals. Track record of problem-solving with skilled leadership of day-to-day operations. Forward-thinking and highly responsive to emerging trends affecting department operations and goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Education Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Instruct classes of approximately 30 students in grades 6 to 8 in Health education.
- Provide a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
High School Football and Wrestling Coach
Howard County Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
- Developed effective communication protocols among athletes, coaches, and parents, promoting transparency and trust within the program.
- Established a safe and supportive environment for athletes, fostering personal growth and development both on and off the field and/or mat.
- Monitored equipment inventory and maintained its condition to ensure wrestler safety during practice sessions or competitions.
- Managed logistics for matches and tournaments, ensuring smooth transportation and accommodations for team members.
- Supported academic success for student-athletes by monitoring progress reports and offering tutoring assistance as needed.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize student-athlete success.
Academic Intervention Summer Program Teacher - English Language Arts
Howard County Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Provide acceleration and enrichment opportunities for on- and above-grade level instruction to students grades 6-8 in English/language arts
- Evaluated student progress regularly using formative assessments, offering constructive feedback for improvement as needed.
- Increased student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Supervisor, Department Head Coordinator
Camp Airy
01.1996 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily operations for 10 departments at a residential camp for 9 weeks in the summer
- Developed camp programming and offerings for the summer
- Organized schedules for over 300 campers (ages 7-17) and 100 staff members (ages 18 and above)
- Maintained all facilities and ensured safety protocols were in place for all departments and activities
- Facilitated the ordering and inventory of equipment/supplies for departments before, during and after the camp season
- Facilitated the evaluation process of all department staff
- Participated in daily camp operation meetings with camp administration
- Coordinated cross-camp activities with sister camp (Louise) throughout the summer
- Initiated and completed the preparation and closing of camp for each season
- Coordinated with camp maintenance department throughout the summer and off-season
Physical Education Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2023
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
- Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
- Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Towson University
Baltimore, MD06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education W/Health Education Minor
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV06.1998
Skills
- Event planning and organization
- Safety awareness
- Safety protocol implementation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Schedule coordination
Timeline
Academic Intervention Summer Program Teacher - English Language Arts
Howard County Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Health Education Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
High School Football and Wrestling Coach
Howard County Public Schools
09.2002 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2023
Supervisor, Department Head Coordinator
Camp Airy
01.1996 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education W/Health Education Minor
West Virginia University
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