Support Specialist Teacher Assistant

Marcus Neal

** ***** ** ******** ***** lives: teaching, coaching and building confidence

TEACHING and COACHING QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced assistant teacher and coach with strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Inspiring and building life and athletic skills in youth, helping each to reach his/her potential

Skilled in coaching, behavior management and conflict resolution techniques

A committed role model for sportsmanlike behavior and appropriate conduct in all settings

19 years of direct experience working with children with special needs INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Disciplined and decisive leader for recreation, team sports, training, and events development

Positive, energetic, and compassionate approach to working with each child and family

Effective communicator and motivator across diverse populations of adults and children WORK EXPERIENCE

Chandler Unified School District Chandler, AZ

Para-Pro, grades K-5 09/20 - 05/22

Activities Planning and Execution

Helped w/ lessons plans and IEPs. Monitor kids on the playground, lunch rooms, hallways and on field trips, Floated around as an aide and helped multiple classrooms. Set in as a detention aide for behavioral support kids. Hosted basketball and kickball games daily at lunch for the student body. Was basically a 2nd PE teacher.

Flagstaff Unified School District Flagstaff, AZ

Fit Kids Instructor, grades K-5 08/16 - 06/19

Activities Planning and Execution

Developed lesson plans to engage children in a regular exercise routine as well as learn a variety of sports including flag football, Capture the Flag, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, whiffle ball, etc.

Educated children on healthy eating habits.

Assisted with developing behavioral support plans throughout the district. Program Management

Managed day-to-day operations of athletic equipment use and maintenance.

Maintained a clean and safe play environment.

Created and managed sports events and tournaments; organized and managed basketball camps.

Supervised playground for all K-5 recess.

Behavioral Support Specialist/Teacher Assistant 08/09 - 06/16

Applied best practices of behavioral support to help children regulate their behavior.

Assisted in developing a program to assist children in expressing their needs in a healthy way.

Worked with staff to collect data and monitor behavior and other tasks important to special needs.

Maintained database and records for mental health professionals.

Maintained knowledge of developmental stages of children.

Engaged in continuous professional development and training in techniques. Life Skills Teacher Aide 08/02 -06/09

Provided extra assistance to students with special needs, individually or in small groups.

Supervised children in schools, halls, classrooms, playgrounds, field trips.

Created stimulating environments for special needs students to learn and reach their potential.

Observed and assessed progress; recorded relevant data.

Documented progress and challenges; consulted with staff, teachers and parents; assisted with writing IEPs. EDUCATION

Adams State College Alamosa, CO General Studies, Collegiate Basketball Player Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ 2 yrs General Studies, Collegiate Basketball Player Flagstaff High School Flagstaff, AZ HS Diploma, McDonald's All American nominee COACHING EXPERIENCE

Flagstaff High School Lady Eagles

Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach 11/10 – 01/19

One of the top girls basketball programs in Arizona 2010 – 2019:

Made Playoffs all 9 years

Five Final 4 appearances

Eight Elite 8 appearances

Casteel High School Lady Colts

Varsity Basketball Asst Coach (2020-20210

16-0 Undefeated Season

#1 Team in the State

10 Girls on the All Academic Team

3 girls went on to play collegiate ball

Flagstaff Hoop AAU

Travel Basketball Team Coach Summers 2009 – 2019

Best of the State of Arizona boys basketball players in 6th, 7th and 8th grade Coaching

Provided training, direction, encouragement, motivation and advice to prepare athletes for their games.

Evaluated player strengths and weaknesses.

Planned and directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.

Planned, organized, and conducted practice sessions.

Explained and enforced safety rules and regulations.

Taught sports rules, games strategies and sports principles, including sportsmanlike conduct.

Managed athletic equipment use and maintenance, equipment room. Event Management

Created sports events and tournaments; developed and managed basketball camps.

Assisted in special activities such as Senior Night, recognition banquets, team-building activities. PERSONAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Elevated Advantage Sports Training (#1 Basketball Trainer in Northern Arizona) Owner 2016 – present

Providing customized performance training for individuals (K-12th grade).

Building strength, endurance, hand-eye coordination, and strategy.

Developing confidence, skill, and self-respect.

Sports instruction in basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. PLAYER HISTORY

Flagstaff High School Varsity Player (1991-1995)

McDonald’s All-American (1995)

1st Team All State (3 yrs)

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