Makayla Strickland
Raleigh
Summary
Driven by a passion for educational and athletic excellence, I leveraged skills in motivational leadership and individual coaching at Gravelly Hill Middle School to foster academic success and personal growth. My approach, emphasizing teamwork, significantly enhanced student and athlete development, positioning the girl's basketball team for competitive success.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Centennial Middle School
07.2024 - Current
- Develope IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Create and manage IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promote a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
JV Girls Basketball Coach
Sanderson High School
07.2024 - Current
- Promote academic success among student-athletes by emphasizing the importance of balancing schoolwork with athletic commitments.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor for young athletes by demonstrating strong work ethic, dedication, and passion for the sport.
- Monitor players'' academic progress to ensure eligibility requirements were met consistently throughout the season.
- Contribute to player development by providing constructive feedback during games and practices, identifying areas for growth.
Girl's Basketball Coach
Gravelly Hill Middle School
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed skill development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science And Fitness Management
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC12.2022
Skills
- Practice Organization
- Team Management
- Motivational Leadership
- Injury Prevention
- Game Analysis
- Individual coaching
- Teamwork
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Centennial Middle School
07.2024 - Current
JV Girls Basketball Coach
Sanderson High School
07.2024 - Current
Girl's Basketball Coach
Gravelly Hill Middle School
11.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sports Science And Fitness Management
North Carolina A & T State University
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