Zachary Clary
Gaffney,SC
Summary
Dynamic English educator and wrestling coach with a proven track record at Dorman Freshman Campus, adept at fostering critical thinking and enhancing literacy skills in the classroom. Expert in classroom management and relationship building, I effectively implement diverse teaching methods to boost student engagement and comprehension, in addition to inspiring student-athletes to realize their dreams on the mat.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Dorman Freshman Campus
08.2021 - Current
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Boosted students' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Stayed current on educational research and best practices by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
Head Wrestling Coach
Dorman High School
06.2023 - Current
- Led wrestling team and individuals to multiple regional and state championships by fostering a positive culture of dedication, discipline, and teamwork.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to design effective practice schedules that maximized skill development while minimizing injury risk.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively by prioritizing necessary expenses and seeking alternative funding sources when needed.
- Fostered positive working relationships with other athletic department staff members to create a supportive environment for all student-athletes.
- Cultivated relationships with local schools for outreach programs, increasing youth participation in wrestling.
- Established strong communication channels between coaching staff, athletes, parents, and administration for seamless program operations.
- Coordinated travel logistics for competitions efficiently, ensuring timely arrival at events without sacrificing preparation time or budgetary guidelines.
Middle School English Teacher
Fairforest Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze literary texts and express their interpretations in written assignments.
- Evaluated student work fairly and consistently, offering detailed feedback to guide future improvement efforts.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
- Boosted students' reading and writing skills through targeted lessons, group activities, and individualized support.
Education
English Secondary Education - Education
Newberry College
Newberry, SC11-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Literary analysis
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Grammar expertise
- Vocabulary building
- Wrestling technique
- Team coordination
- Event planning
- Motivational leadership
Accomplishments
- Coached 4 different individual state wrestling titles.
- Coached a 3X state champion wrestler (2023-2025).
- Coached a South Carolina senior wrestler of the year (2024).
- Coached a region championship team (2023).
- 3X NCAA Academic All-American.
- 3X High School State Wrestling Champion; 4X State Finalist.
- 2016 South Carolina Mr. Wrestler
Timeline
Head Wrestling Coach
Dorman High School
06.2023 - Current
High School English Teacher
Dorman Freshman Campus
08.2021 - Current
Middle School English Teacher
Fairforest Elementary School
01.2021 - 05.2021
English Secondary Education - Education
Newberry College
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