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Provided guidance and direction for the school district’s sports program serving 500+ students in grades 4 through 12 in addition to hands-on leadership for the high school sports teams. Accountable for team equipment, facility upkeep, purchases and scheduling decisions field, court and weight room scheduling. Led students to reach their full potential both on and off the field and mediated parent concerns regarding student athletes.Athletic Director:•Implemented boys and girls sports including: basketball, golf, cross country, track and volleyball•Directed the boys football and baseball athletic programsTeaching:•Served as the Director of Discipline for 60+ students in Pre-K through 2nd Grade classes•Taught physical education to 60+ students in Pre-K through 2nd grade; developed curriculum and led classes

Conference Coach of the Year, 2009Award-winning coach and physical education teacher that led students to success inside and outside the classroom; achieved state ranking for Wrestling team. Motivated 200+ students on a daily basis to focus on the benefits of health and physical fitness in the classroom.Coaching: •Coached 67 Wrestlers to success with a 7th place at State; 7 individual athletes went to state level, 4 of which were Freshman and 3 of whom placed in addition to 2 upperclassman that also placed•Turned around Wrestling program with leadership and student motivation techniques from 2/29 to 32/7 record•Served as the Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator for 90+ student athletes; collaborated with fellow football coachesTeaching:•Taught 210 freshman Physical Education and Health Class during six periods with an average of 30 per class•Engaged with parents, fellow coaches and educators to inspire students and athletes in physical health

Position held concurrently while at East Chicago School DistrictServed as the Academic Advisor for 120 students; received assignments from teachers and taught the core subjects to the students which included science, algebra, social studies, English and electives that ranged from home economics to Physical Education. Assisted students with problem solving skills, answered questions and ensured assignments were completed in a timely manner.Coaching:•Collaborated with a first year Head Wrestling Coach to lead 55 athletes to success; coached 12 of 14 weight classes and took 2 student athletes to Regionals for the first time ever •Led 15 Shot Put athletes that had freshman, sophomore, junior and seniors to Regionals as their Track Coach

Position held concurrently while at East Chicago School DistrictCoached the defensive line of this Class 5A Varsity team with 70 student athletes on this Class 5A Varsity team. Delivered the second best in total defense that ranked second in points allowed; defensive game plan led to second place in the State of Indiana.•Build a rapport with College Coaches to highlight student athletes•Secured two (2) Scholarships for student athletes to Bowling Green and Purdue

Developed the athletic program at this under served high school into an award-winning program and secured scholarships for 35+ students on including several at Division I schools. Engaged with 200+ students each day as the Physical Education and Health teacher; developed creative exercises when faced with a severe lack of funding and equipment. Realigned the football program with a competitive schedule for the first time ever and coached them to their first-ever Sectional Championship Playoff game.Coaching:•Developed rapport with college coaches; secured scholarships for 37 student athletes including 7 Division I Scholarships•Coached 2 State Wrestling Champions and secured scholarships to Northwestern and Iowa Central•Designed Varsity Wrestling Upper Weight training program that led to 9 State Placements and 2 State Champions Teaching:•Taught Physical Education to 200+ Freshmen in 4 periods; engaged creative curriculum development techniques due to lack of funding (e.g. weight training, skills in volleyball and badminton, team teaching)•Served as the Health Educator for 35 Freshmen in 2 periods daily