JEFFREY TAYLOR

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Professional Profile

Motivated, organized, and well-driven individual with extensive background in business leadership and health and fitness. Ability to inspire others to reach personal goals both professional and personally through strong work ethic, dedication and a desire to succeed. Education and Certifications

Siena Heights University-Michigan 1991

BA: Business Education

Bowling Green State University-Ohio 2008

MA: Educational Administration

USA Track & Field Level II Certification 2014

Endurance Track & Field Coach

Professional Experience

Island Village Montessori School, Venice, FL 34292 Physical Education Teacher, February 2021 to present

● Responsible for organizing innovative games and challenges that promote physical activity among all students from grades K-8. The goal is to develop motor skills, physical development, proper exercise, and eating habits among all students. Center Montessori School, Bradenton, FL 34207

Physical Education Teacher, August 2018 - February 2021

● Educate students on fitness and practice exercise activities for grades K-8 as well as stress the importance of maintaining a healthy way of life, through both exercise and positive lifestyle choices.

Bell Creek Academy (SACS Accredited Public Charter School), Riverview, Florida Business Education and Marketing Teacher, August 2016 – August 2018

● Created brand new curriculum in the areas of leadership, marketing and accounting for high school students who have chosen a college preparatory program to ensure they meet elective standards for three (3) year-long classes. The curriculum incorporates the core values of responsibility, integrity and excellence in order to encourage students to fully participate in the classroom environment as well as develop skill sets essential for success in life.

● Successfully encouraged students to remain engaged and accountable.

● Evaluate student progress, provide written evaluations, collaborate with peers on ideas and solutions, and provide feedback for parental support. Out-of-Door Academy, Sarasota, Florida

Head Coach, Cross Country & Track & Field, August 2016 – August 2018

● Hired to create and implement competitive programs in order to assist students in fulfilling their potential and channeling their individual strengths to become not only successful runners, but successful teammates who embody the Out-of-Door Academy core values of responsibility, integrity, service, excellence and respect Perrysburg School District (Division I School), Perrysburg, OH Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field, June 2010 – August 2015

● Successfully taught the fundamentals of distance running as well as encouraged my athletes to channel their individual strengths to become successful runners and teammates. Grew the program from a moderate success to a powerful state contender with my athletes posting eight of the top ten fastest times in the school’s history.

● Key Accomplishment: During my tenure, several of my athletes received college athletic scholarships.

Pike-Delta-York School District (Division II-III School), Delta, OH Business Education Teacher, August 1998 – June 2010

● Successfully taught high school students a business education curriculum with a concentration in Microsoft Office technology including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The curriculum also included web design, business finance, and accounting.

● Designed an educational environment that simulated an office environment within a virtual company in order to provide students with “real world” experiences.

● In addition to meeting my goals and objectives as an educator, I accomplished all goals and objectives set by the administration which included student development, student discipline, course syllabus objectives, and effective communication by and among students, peers, parents and administration.

Pike-Delta-York School District (Division II-III School), Delta, OH Head Coach, Cross Country and Track & Field, August 1998 – June 2010

● During my 12-year tenure, I developed a competitive program which permitted both teams and individual athletes to excel. The high school team finished third place in state along with multiple league, district, and regional championships.

● Responsible for overseeing all operations including, but not limited to athlete development, student discipline, public speaking, and creating and adhering to budgets.

● Key Accomplishment: Coached several individual athletes to state championships. Dave's Running, Perrysburg, Ohio

Event Coordinator, June 2010 – October 2015

● Coordinated events for the oldest continuously operating running specialty retailer in the state of Ohio.

● Responsibilities included relationship building, creating sponsorship opportunities for local races, overseeing training and group running events in the community, executing track & field and cross country team nights, branding through social networking, web design and marketing, and organizing and setting standards for racing, corporate, and ambassador teams.

● Key Accomplishment: Over tenure with the company I grew customer base threefold by developing and marketing targeted group running programs. When I left, we had over 300 individuals participating in our group runs.

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