Erik Purschke
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills. Eager to contribute to team success, further develop professional skills, and bring a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cross Country Coach
Bearden High School
Knoxville, TN
05.2024 - Current
- Plan, instruct, and supervise daily practice sessions.
- Coordinate and conduct individualized training for 25 high school athletes, which saw an average of a 2-minute improvement in results.
- Facilitate team-building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity.
- Develop respect through appearance, behavior, language, and conduct during practices and games.
ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH
Bearden High School
Knoxville, TN
11.2021 - Current
- Assist the head coach in implementing all training, leading 10+ athletes to the state meet over four seasons
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Collaborate with other coaches to create a safe and uplifting team environment
- Plan and oversee fundraising projects which brought in over $10K+ in funding across two seasons
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Knox County Schools
Knoxville, TN
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Gathered requirements to create, and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) for 15+ students over the course of an academic school year
- Collaborated with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students with disabilities and support their personal goals
- Trained and managed classroom staff to develop their skills to support student learning
- Planed, organized, and developed a comprehensive full-year curriculum and design individual plans for student success
- Analyzed data from student IEP plans to identify areas of improvement and success
HEAD TRACK AND FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY COACH
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Lancaster, CA
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed a staff of 4 assistant coaches and developed comprehensive training plans to push and motivate athletes
- Planned and managed all team activities, travel, meets, and budget
- Oversaw multiple fundraisers that brought the program over $4000 over three years, taking the budget from a negative balance to a positive balance in two and a half years
- Led girls' and boys' teams to the best team finish in 5+ years
PARAEDUCATOR SEVERE
Antelope Valley Union High School District
Lancaster, CA
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted the teacher with the creation and implementation of all academic activities in a group and one-on-one setting
- Managed students' behavior in a moderate to severe special education classroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Effective team building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Performance assessment analysis
- Expense tracking and oversight
- Skilled in mediation techniques
- Data analysis proficiency
- Experienced with office productivity tools
Timeline
Head Cross Country Coach
Bearden High School
05.2024 - Current
ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH
Bearden High School
11.2021 - Current
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Knox County Schools
09.2021 - 05.2025
HEAD TRACK AND FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY COACH
Antelope Valley Union High School District
06.2019 - 08.2021
PARAEDUCATOR SEVERE
Antelope Valley Union High School District
09.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - History
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE