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Stephanie Ray

Corona

Summary

Experienced and Spirited Softball Coach adept at recruiting, training and leading players through the rigors of practice and competition. Committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as a leader and life-long skills. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build relationships and a vision of excellence. Pursuing a new professional opportunity with a growing program.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Head Girls Softball Coach

Collecchio Softball Club (Italian Pro Team)
01.2019 - Current
  • Prepare athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Mentor players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence while focusing on skill-building.
  • Program practices based on advanced skills to support safe and guided athlete development.
  • Organize and lead practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Develop team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
  • Evaluate individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Direct ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Boost performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Confer with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Promote and develop mobility work, weight lifting, and running programs adapted to Softball to help athletes safely build strength and condition them for the sport.
  • Promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Cultivate a positive team oriented culture with an expectation of accountability.
  • Create a safe, inclusive, productive, and effective team environment on and off the playing field.
  • Work collaboratively with the Assistant Coaches.
  • Plan and implement instructional practices that maximize the talent and potential of the athletes while instilling values in them such as sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, accountability, positivity, and hard work.
  • Recruit Dedicated Athletes

Former Service Manager/Current English Teacher

Wall Street English
01.2015 - Current
  • Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promote physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Encourage creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Evaluate and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Implement creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Implement and encourage debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Prepare comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Lead interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Plan dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Administer assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Work with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilize multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Explore and implement innovative use of technology in language education.

Education

Master of Arts - Coaching And Athletics Administrtation

Concordia University-Irvine
Irvine, California
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - European History

Humboldt State University (Now Cal Poly Humboldt)
Arcata, California
05.2006

Skills

  • Active Listening/Excellent Communication (Verbal and Written)
  • Able to Unlock People's Potential
  • Motivating
  • Effective Goal Setting/Fostering Engagement with goals/Goal Oriented
  • Observant
  • Enthusiastic
  • Give Constructive Feedback
  • Perceptive
  • Leadership
  • Critical Thinking/Quick Decision Making/Problem Solving
  • Build Trust
  • Respectful
  • Creative and Flexible
  • Performance Monitoring and Optimization

Hobbies

Snowboarding, Running, Weight-lifting, Beach Volleyball, and Traveling.

Timeline

Manager/Head Girls Softball Coach

Collecchio Softball Club (Italian Pro Team)
01.2019 - Current

Former Service Manager/Current English Teacher

Wall Street English
01.2015 - Current

Master of Arts - Coaching And Athletics Administrtation

Concordia University-Irvine

Bachelor of Arts - European History

Humboldt State University (Now Cal Poly Humboldt)
Stephanie Ray