Anthony J.

Taormina
18002 Edgefield Clinton Twp., MI 48035
ajtaormina29@gmail.com 586-817-1586
Digital Portfolio: http://ataormina.weebly.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ataormina
Education
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
2014-2016
Masters of Arts: Sports Administration
Specialization: Professional Sports Administration
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI,
2006-2011
Graduation date December 2011
Bachelor of Science: Physical Education, Teacher Preparation and Coach
Minor: Health Education
Professional Experience
Athletic Director Intern Athletic Department
Notre Dame Preparatory School Pontiac, MI
MayAugust 2016
Prepared and conducted a risk management and facility assessment of all
athletic facilities
Assisted in coachs interviews and end-of-the-year evaluations
Worked with athletic directors to organize athletic schedules
Created and developed an online leadership curriculum for student athletes in
accordance with the NFHS and MHSAA Captains Course
Teaching Experience Physical Education
Pine Knob Elementary, 2015 National Blue Ribbon Award, Clarkston, MI
2012Present
Educate students about physical education; use developmentally appropriate
instruction to encourage students to live a healthy, active lifestyle
Coordinate Jump Rope For Heart, Physical Activity with Spirit, All Children Exercise
Simultaneously, Fun Run, Jump Start, and Walk to School Day
Utilize communication and leadership skills while building community relationships
Detroit Tigers Hometown Championship Tournament Director
Youth Detroit Commission, Detroit, MI
June 2014August 2014
Directed 12U & 16U baseball tournament
Facility Director Maheras Gentry Park
Utilized administrative skills to engage teams, parents, coaches, and umpires
during the tournament
Analyzed pitching charts to ensure safety of athletes
Managed all tournament alternative registration and tournament brackets

Coaching Experience
JV Baseball Coach
Clarkston High School, Clarkston, MI
2013Present
Encouraged leadership and sportsmanship skills while maintaining a positive
sports atmosphere
Apply communication, organization, & documentation skills when working with
referees, parents, and athletic directors
Football Coach
Clarkston Junior High School, Clarkston, MI
2013Present
Help student athletes to become better leaders on and off the field
Execute organizational leadership and public relations skills
Relevant Qualified Experience
Youth Coordinator
20092011
YMCA Greater Kalamazoo, Portage Branch, Portage, MI
Building Supervisor, Gym Supervisor, Youth Coordinator, ages 4-13
Camp Ahoma Counselor, Gym Supervisor, Mini Sports Camp, Healthy Kids
University, Sporties for Shorties, Home School Gym Class, Baseball Class
Intern Teacher
OctoberDecember 2011
Washington St. Elementary, Otsego Public Schools, Otsego, MI
Created a positive, physically-active environment to educate and promote a
lifestyle that is healthy and active to students grades K-5
Intern Teacher
SeptemberOctober 2011
Gull Lake High School, Gull Lake Community Schools, Richland, MI
Utilized knowledge of physical education and organizational skills to provide
students with skills to be active and healthy grades 9-12
Field Experience/Internship
May-August 2011
West Portage Little League, Portage, MI.
Field Supervisor, Tournament Director, Announcer
Utilized skills in communication and conflict management while dealing with
coaches, parents, and other community member
Professional Organizations
Society of Health and Physical Educators America and Michigan
(SHAPEAmerica) (SHAPEMI)
Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association (MIAAA) Member
National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association (NIAAA) - Member
Awards and Certifications
2015 National Blue Ribbon Award Pine Knob Elementary
MHSAA Coaching Advancement Program (CAP 1-4)
Nominated Teacher of the Year Clarkston Foundation 2014
Difference Maker Award Clarkston PTA 2014
American Red Cross AED, CPR, First-Aid: Adult, Child, Infant
Academic Service Learning Project American Heart Association