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Reese Bolen

Highland

Summary

Being energetic and adaptable, I bring a positive attitude and commitment to student success. I am well-versed in educational techniques and classroom management, with strong communication and organizational skills. I am dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment and fostering academic growth. I also bring crucial leadership and strategic planning skills within competitive environments, as well as the ability to lead teams successfully.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

5/6th Grade Volleyball Coach

St. Rose School Distict
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
  • Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
  • Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.Middle
  • Coordinated with parents to address concerns or questions about their child''s participation in the program.
  • Organized regular practice sessions, ensuring consistent skill development and progress.
  • Monitored athlete''s academic performance closely while collaborating with teachers when necessary to ensure they maintained good academic standing.

Substitute Teacher

Highland Community School District
03.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.

Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach

Highland School District 5
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
  • Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
  • Enhanced athletes'' skills through targeted drills, strength training, and individualized coaching.
  • Expanded community outreach with youth volleyball clinics, increasing youth participation in the sport.
  • Ensured athlete safety during practices and competitions by following proper protocols and guidelines.
  • Reviewed and updated game strategies and techniques to optimize training sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary History Education

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05-2027

Associates - Arts

Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL
01.2024

Skills

  • Motivational leadership style
  • Skills assessments
  • Strategic planning
  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Behavior management
  • Classroom organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Safety awareness
  • Individualized coaching
  • Volleyball fundamentals

Timeline

5/6th Grade Volleyball Coach

St. Rose School Distict
01.2025 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Highland Community School District
03.2024 - Current

Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach

Highland School District 5
03.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary History Education

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Associates - Arts

Kaskaskia College
Reese Bolen