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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
07.2007 - 10.2012

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

Harding University
Searcy, AR
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education and Coaching, Minor in Spanish

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
05.2007

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
Trista McGinley