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James Matthew Gay

Paragould

Summary

Experienced educator and coach with a strong background in physical education, football, and track. Specializing in teamwork and collaboration with coaches. Proven ability to foster positive environments, and multitask effectively. Ready to leverage skills to excel as a middle school PE and high school assistant coach. Contributing to team success and student development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High School PE/Health

Greene County School District
Paragould
05.2015 - Current
  • (2021-2025) Assistant High School Football, Special Teams Coordinator, 7th Grade Assistant, Head Girls' Track. High School P.E./Health.
  • (2016-2021) Jr. High Head Football Coach (QB/DB), Offensive Coordinator. Overall record: 25-22. 7th Grade Assistant. Assistant girls' track. Middle School P.E.
  • (2017) Co-Conference Champs.
  • (2015) Assistant High School Football, Assistant Girls' Track. Career-Ready High School Teacher.

History / Assist Jr High Football/ Assist Baseball

Paragould School District
Paragould
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • (2013) Assistant Jr. Football (RB/DB). Assistant baseball. High School History incorporated current events into the classroom discussion so that students could see how they connect with history.
  • (2014) Junior High Head Coach (Quarterback/Defensive Back/Offensive Coordinator). Lead the Jr. Rams to a 6-3 record. Assistant, baseball.

PE/Health / Assist Football/HC Girls Track

Newport Special School District
Newport,AR
05.2008 - 05.2013
  • High School P.E. and Health.
  • Assistant High School Football (WR/DB). 2008 Semi-Finals
  • Girls Head Track Coach. (2010) Conference Champs: Girls' Track

Middle School PE/ Assistant Football/Baseball

Lawrence County School District
Walnut Ridge
05.2007 - 05.2008
  • Middle School P.E.
  • Assistant 7-12 Football. Jr. High DC, High School (OL/DL)
  • Assistant Baseball.

Education

Bachelor of Science - PE/Health

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
12-2006

Skills

  • Athlete development
  • Team leadership
  • Motivational techniques
  • Player evaluation
  • Performance analysis
  • Game strategy
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Problem resolution
  • Excellent communication
  • Sports coaching

Affiliations

  • Spending time with my family
  • Golf
  • Hunting and Fishing

Certification

  • CDL License my entire career.

Timeline

High School PE/Health

Greene County School District
05.2015 - Current

History / Assist Jr High Football/ Assist Baseball

Paragould School District
05.2013 - 05.2015

PE/Health / Assist Football/HC Girls Track

Newport Special School District
05.2008 - 05.2013

Middle School PE/ Assistant Football/Baseball

Lawrence County School District
05.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - PE/Health

Arkansas State University
James Matthew Gay