James Bentley Taylor Jr.
Pleasant View
Summary
Professional in sports coaching field with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability, consistently supporting team goals and flexing with changing needs. Skilled in strategy development, player mentoring, and performance analysis. Valued for leadership, communication, and motivational abilities.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
SPED Teacher, Football, Basket & Track Coach
Williamson County Board of Education, Brentwood High School
01.2024 - Current
- Linebacker coach - Varsity / Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator
- Boys Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach
- Boys Head Track Coach
- Work with all special olympic participants that attend Brentwood High. Taught weights and abilities classes, to help them have high & strong performances in their respectful special education sports.
Defensive Line Coach/Trainer
Self Employed Services
Middle Tennessee
2015 - Current
- Develop and implement advanced defensive line training programs focused on footwork, agility, hand placement, technique refinement, and position specific football IQ.
- Focus on discipline, performance development and competitive preparation.
- Successfully trained athletes who have advance to professional football- 2 CFL players and 3 AFL players
- Coached and developed numerous NCAA Division I (FBS/FCS) and Division II athletes
- Designed and implemented defensive strategies tailored to team strengths and opponent weaknesses.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement in defensive line performance.
- Developed player-specific training regimens to enhance technical skills and physical conditioning.
- Conducted regular assessments of player progress, adjusting techniques as needed for optimal results.
SPED Teacher/ Track & Football Coach
Williamson County Board of Education, Centennial High School
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Varsity & Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator - Varsity Linebacker Coach
- Head Track Coach
- Taught and Collaborated with the special education department.
Davidson County Board of Education, John Overton High School
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Varsity & Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator - Varsity Linebacker Coach
- Girls JV head basketball coach and girls varsity assistant coach
- Track assistant coach.
Football Coach
Davidson County Board of Education, Pearl Cohn High School
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Varsity Inside Linebacker Coach - Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator
Education
BA - Psychology
UT-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tn07-2010
AA - Performance Arts
NE Mississippi Community College
Booneville, Ms05-2008
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational and scheduling capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experienced in running errands and setting reminders
- High energy, positive mindset, and open-minded approach
- Differentiated instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Social skills development
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
SPED Teacher, Football, Basket & Track Coach
Williamson County Board of Education, Brentwood High School
01.2024 - Current
SPED Teacher/ Track & Football Coach
Williamson County Board of Education, Centennial High School
05.2022 - 01.2024
Davidson County Board of Education, John Overton High School
01.2019 - 05.2022
Football Coach
Davidson County Board of Education, Pearl Cohn High School
11.2017 - 01.2019
AA - Performance Arts
NE Mississippi Community College
Defensive Line Coach/Trainer
Self Employed Services
2015 - Current
BA - Psychology
UT-Chattanooga