Thomas Wales
4360 County Road 408, McKinney, TX 75071
Education/Certification
MS Sports Administration/Human Performance
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS, 1992
BS Secondary Education/Social Studies Emphasis
Coaching and Sports Administration
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS, 1989
Superintendent Certification Texas (In Progress)
Principal Certification Texas
Teacher Certification 7-12 Social Studies, Texas
Administrative and Leadership Experience
Assistant Principal, McKinney Boyd High School
McKinney Independent School DistrictMcKinney, TX 2006-Present
· Assisted principal in opening a new 3,000 student high school in 2006
· Assist principal in interviewing and hiring staff, creation and implementation of student discipline procedures
· Implement and present professional development opportunities for staff
· Monitor and collaborate with teachers in the disaggregation of data, provide instrumental strategies, textbook coordinator, create Master Schedule, oversee safety dogs, and oversee various safety procedures as well as our Clubs/Organizations
· Served as liaison between counselors and administration
· Started and oversee our new E-High (alternative) education on campus
· PSAT coordinator and AP Steering Committee coordinator
Head Golf Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006
· Created a successful Golf program that advanced to regionals. Had winning seasons in every year/every program I coached
· High School Sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes
· Incorporated and oversaw successful booster club program
Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach
Canyon Creek Christian High School, Richardson, TX 2001-2003
· Served as Athletic Director and District Vice-President
· Implemented tutorial instruction program for athletes
· Coached Varsity Football team into playoffs each year and received the 3-A Texas Football Coach of the year award in 2001
· Oversaw the athletic development and progress of a 3-A High School and its Junior High feeder programs
· Hired and evaluated a staff of 8 different sports and 33 teams
· Other responsibilities included Budgeting, Creating Policy Handbook, Scheduling games, Media relations, Facility maintenance, Marketing, Sponsorships, Fundraising, and overseeing the Cougar Booster Club
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999
· Served as Athletic Director, Head Varsity Football and Track Coach
· Responsible for the Junior High and High School Athletic program at one of the largest 4-A private High Schools in the Dallas Metroplex
· Coached Varsity Football Team to the school’s first ever back-to-pack winning season
· Responsibilities included Budgeting, Hiring and Evaluation of coaches, Game scheduling, Design and Building of new athletic facilities, Fundraising, Sponsorship negotiations, and overseeing the Saint’s Athletic Booster Club
Teacher Experience
High School Social Studies Teacher
Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006
· Taught World History/AP
· Received certification in Gifted and Talented
· Had TAKS scores that averaged 98% and large number of commended students
· Integrated various and new teaching strategies in order to develop engaging lessons to help create student interest in content
· Incorporated schools first study-abroad programs and oversaw students on educational trips each summer to Europe
· Helped start and co-sponsor the school’s first History Club
High School Social Studies Teacher
Canyon Creek Christian Academy, Richardson, TX 2001-2003
· Taught World Geography
· Attended many workshops and professional development opportunities.
· Incorporated many project-based learning strategies as well as hand-on learning techniques
· Developed many strong parent-teacher professional relationships in order to solicit parental support in the classroom
High School Social Studies Teacher
Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999
· Taught World Geography
· Attended many workshops in order to further my professional development in making me a stronger teacher
· Students scored very well on the Iowa student assessment
Coaching Experience
Head Golf Coach, Head JV Basketball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Prosper High School, Prosper, TX 2003-2006
· Created a successful Golf program that advanced to regionals. Had winning seasons in every year/every program I coached
· High School Sponsor for Fellowship of Christian Athletes
· Incorporated and oversaw successful booster club program
Athletic Director/Varsity Football Coach
Canyon Creek Christian High School, Richardson, TX 2001-2003
· Served as Athletic Director and District Vice-President
· Implemented tutorial instruction program for athletes
· Coached Varsity Football team into playoffs each year and received the 3-A Texas Football Coach of the year award in 2001
· Oversaw the athletic development and progress of a 3-A High School and its Junior High feeder programs
· Hired and evaluated a staff of 8 different sports and 33 teams
· Other responsibilities included Budgeting, Creating Policy Handbook, Scheduling games, Media relations, Facility maintenance, Marketing, Sponsorships, Fundraising, and overseeing the Cougar Booster Club
Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Carrollton Christian High School, Carrollton, TX 1997-1999
· Served as Athletic Director, Head Varsity Football and Track Coach
· Responsible for the Junior High and High School Athletic program at one of the largest 4-A private High Schools in the Dallas Metroplex
· Coached Varsity Football Team to the school’s first ever back-to-pack winning season
· Responsibilities included Budgeting, Hiring and Evaluation of coaches, Game scheduling, Design and Building of new athletic facilities, Fundraising, Sponsorship negotiations, and overseeing the Saint’s Athletic Booster Club
Additional Training/Professional Development
· “Capturing Kids’ Hearts”, Houston, TX 2006; McKinney, TX 2009
· “Building Champions”, McKinney, TX 2007
· “Failure is not an Option”, McKinney, TX 2008
· “Working on the Work”, McKinney, TX 2010
· “Love and Logic”, McKinney, TX 2010
Professional Activities
Miami/Dade County Special Olympics Volunteer
Serve as Master of Ceremony for Relay for Life fundraiser
Spokesperson to Area Civic Groups
Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Athletes in Action
Help in several charity events and camps run by the Dallas Cowboy Players
Professional Affiliations
National Association of Secondary School Principals, 2008-presen
Texas High School Athletic Director’s Association, 1997-2005
Texas High School Coaches Association, 1997-2006
Accomplishments
Selected as 2001 Texas Sports Writers 3-A Football Coach of the Year
Selected by Nike to receive free participation/accommodations to the 1999 “Athletic Director of the Year Clinic” in St. Augustine, Florida
Was featured in a story in the 1997 “Dave Campbell’s Football Magazine” for coaching accomplishments
References
References will be included on the following page, if requested.
2 comments:
I am humbled by all the vitas I've read. It seems everyone has a wealth more experience than I have. I am grateful for being a member of such a talented cohort. There are only a couple of things I would suggest to you. First, the template you chose (which is the one I chose initially) is hard to read after a while. I know this doesn't fit with the assignment, but I thought I'd offer it anyway:) The only thing I saw with regard to content in your vita was an absence of bullets in the professional activities, professional affiliations, and accomplishments sections. I thought it would make for easier reading. Hope this helps.
Tom,
Looks great. You have quite an extensive resume. The only thing I might add is any presentations. I actually forgot it on mine.
Rob
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