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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
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
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
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
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
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, TN

Skills

  • 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

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