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Work History
Education
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Reagan Farris

Columbia

Summary

Current head coach on the track to advancing a career in special education, behavioral specialism. They are a leader-driven individual who believes in fostering students' growth and development to bring value into a program. Open and accountable, exercising positive approaches to leadership. Offering several years of success in inspiring and empowering their community and swim team program.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Assistant

Howard County Public Schools
Ellicott City
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Worked in an ALS classroom that supported students with severe learning and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted the student off the bus, into the classrooms, and to the bathroom, etc.
  • Worked with Paraeducators in providing individualized lesson plans catered to each student.
  • Data collection on students' academic and life skill progress.
  • BIP data collection.
  • IEP review and application of goals.
  • Worked closely with OTs, behavioral specialists, school psychologists, etc., to optimize a student's learning.

Clippers Head Coach/CNSL Head Coach

Columbia Association Aquatics Office
Columbia
07.2020 - Current
  • Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
  • Conducted skill development sessions for players of all abilities.
  • Ensured compliance with state policies related to swim teams.
  • Monitored and evaluated athlete's performance, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
  • Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
  • Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
  • Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.

MOD(manger on Duty)/Lifegaurd

Columbia Association Aquatics Office
Columbia
07.2020 - 12.2024
  • Inspected facilities regularly to ensure compliance with health codes and regulations.
  • Displayed excellent judgment skills in making decisions concerning safety precautions for swimmers.
  • Attended periodic training sessions to maintain certification in CPR, AED, First Aid.
  • Provided emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary.
  • Communicated clearly with other staff members regarding safety issues or incidents that occurred during shift hours.
  • Educated patrons on pool rules through verbal instructions or demonstrations when needed.
  • Kept accurate records of patron attendance at the facility for daily reports.
  • Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Early Special Education/minor Psychology

Towson University
Baltimore, MD

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education

Mcdaniel Collge
Westminster, MD

Skills

  • Performance evaluation
  • Mental skills coaching
  • Communication strategies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Motivational techniques
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic thinking
  • Motivational leadership style
  • First aid and CPR

Affiliations

  • Pursing hobby in music making and its anxiety soothing abilities
  • photograher
  • Private swim lesson instructor

Accomplishments

  • directors award rewarded in Senior year of highschool for demonstrating great leadership

Languages

ASL
Limited

Certification

safety traing through HCPSS

ukeru training through HCPSS

Timeline

Student Assistant

Howard County Public Schools
12.2024 - 06.2025

Clippers Head Coach/CNSL Head Coach

Columbia Association Aquatics Office
07.2020 - Current

MOD(manger on Duty)/Lifegaurd

Columbia Association Aquatics Office
07.2020 - 12.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Early Special Education/minor Psychology

Towson University

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education

Mcdaniel Collge
Reagan Farris