Trista McGinley
Prairie Grove,AR
Summary
Motivated goal-oriented educator, excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Enjoys organizing, managing time, and working at a fast pace. Enjoy sharing a life long passion for cross country and track and field with student athletes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Bentonville High School
Bentonville, AR
08.2022 - Current
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Assistant Varsity Track & Field Coach
Bentonville High School
Bentonville, AR
08.2022 - Current
- Lead the off-season workouts
- Coach the pole vault event group (boys and girls)
- 2023 & 2024 Indoor and Outdoor State Champions
Lincoln Junior High Cross Country Coach
Bentonville Public Schools
Bentonville, AR
08.2022 - Current
- Head Coach of the boys and girls cross country teams
- Boy's team 2023 Conference Runner-up
- Girl's team 2024 Chile Pepper Champions
Teacher/Head Cross Country & Track Coach
Bentonville Schools-Grimsley Junior High
Centerton, AR
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Career Development Teacher
- Established the XC/T&F programs August 2020.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
7th Grade Counselor- Lincoln Jr. High
Bentonville Schools
Bentonville, AR
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Provide Academic Guidance
- Social-Emotional Development
- Student Scheduling
- Individual and Group Counseling
College and Career Readiness Counselor
Green Forest School District
Green Forest, AR
10.2012 - 06.2019
- Worked with students grades 7-12 with career readiness plans
- Earned Career Development Facilitator Certificate
- Served as scholarship coordinator
- Assisted with scheduling and SSP process
- Organized career fair
Head Volleyball/Track and Field Coach
Green Forest School District
Green Forest, AR
07.2007 - 06.2019
- Head volleyball coach from 2007-2019 (grades 7-12)
- Assistant track and field coach from 2007-2010 (grades 7-12)
- Head boys then head girls track and field coach from 2011-2019 (grades 7-12)
- Earned State Runner Up Title in 2016 and tied for State Runner-Up 2019 (Track and Field)
- Served as State Meet Director 2016 State Track Meet
- Interim Athletic Director October 2018-January 2019.
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Green Forest School District
Green Forest, AR
07.2007 - 10.2012
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Harding University
Searcy, AR05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education and Coaching, Minor in Spanish
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR05.2007
Skills
- 17 years of Track and Field coaching experience
- Meet Management Experience
- AOA Certified Official 2012-2019
- USATF Member 2018-Current
- State Track Meet Director 2016 & 2019
- Current CDL
- 2 State Championships
- 2 State Runner-Up
Timeline
International Baccalaureate Coordinator
Bentonville High School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Varsity Track & Field Coach
Bentonville High School
08.2022 - Current
Lincoln Junior High Cross Country Coach
Bentonville Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Teacher/Head Cross Country & Track Coach
Bentonville Schools-Grimsley Junior High
08.2020 - 08.2022
7th Grade Counselor- Lincoln Jr. High
Bentonville Schools
07.2019 - 08.2020
College and Career Readiness Counselor
Green Forest School District
10.2012 - 06.2019
Head Volleyball/Track and Field Coach
Green Forest School District
07.2007 - 06.2019
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Green Forest School District
07.2007 - 10.2012
Master of Science - School Counseling
Harding University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education and Coaching, Minor in Spanish
Henderson State University