Bradley Schaffer
Indianapolis
Summary
Experienced with motivational techniques, interpersonal communication, and strategic planning. Utilizes tailored approach to foster individual and team growth. Track record of achieving enhanced performance outcomes through effective coaching methods.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Justice Involved Coach
Goodwill Of Central And Southern Indiana
06.2023 - Current
- Work with individuals recently released from incarceration, on parole, or with past records, offering whole-family support.
- Connect clients with services for behavioral health, life skills, employment training, and housing stability.
- Use motivational techniques and training to build professionalism, interpersonal skills, and job readiness.
- Build relationships with community partners to promote Goodwill programs and access external resources. Ensure participants stay engaged in programs like The Excel Center to reduce recidivism.
Student Retention Specialist; Teacher
KIPP Legacy High
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Direct contact with scholars and families to ensure attendance requirements were met. Facilitated attendance meetings and made home visits for truant students. Covered classrooms for absent teachers. Responsible for teaching Personal Financial Literacy and Intro to Entrepreneurship.
- Collaborated with educators to create personalized support plans for diverse student needs.
- Analyzed data trends to identify at-risk students and implement targeted interventions.
- Developed retention strategies to enhance student engagement and satisfaction.
- Taught Intro to Entrepreneurship and Personal Financial Responsibility
Student Support Specialist
Brook Park Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Work closely with administration in creating and implementing individualized behavior management strategies, facilitate social skills groups, and responsible for overseeing the in-school suspension program.
Intensive Intervention Teacher
Vision Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Created and maintained schedule for students receiving push in/push out services, developed lesson plans in collaboration with classroom teacher, modified instructions to meet the individual needs of students, provided classroom oversight when needed.
Middle School Dean
Vision Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Responsible for oversight of in school suspension room, track behavior and develop incentive-based behavior programs, maintain behavior referral data, provide regular communication to parents as needed.
Athletic Director
Vision Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Monitor academic performance of athletes to determine eligibility for participation, coordinate practice, game, and transportation schedules, developed athlete handbook, oversee contract development and implementation for referees.
Direct Care Staff
Resolute Residential Facility
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Responsible for oversight on clients on the unit, adhered to documentation requirements, administered de-escalation and crisis intervention as needed.
Youth Program Assistant
Edna Martin Christian Center
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Daily interaction with “at risk” youth, responsible for transportation arrangements between the school and community agency, provide tutoring, collaborate with IPS staff to monitor academic progress and behavior.
Behavioral Assistant
Brook Park Early Learning Center
12.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided mentorship to students, initiated conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques when needed, engaged in relationship building.
Education
College Coursework -
Ivy Tech Community College
Diploma - undefined
Northwest High School
05.2007
Sports Management
IU Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2027
Skills
- Adept in relationship development with challenging students/youth An expert in de-escalation A skilled coach and mentor Proficient in various computer programs, including Microsoft Office
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Effective communication
Timeline
Justice Involved Coach
Goodwill Of Central And Southern Indiana
06.2023 - Current
Student Retention Specialist; Teacher
KIPP Legacy High
05.2021 - 06.2023
Student Support Specialist
Brook Park Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2021
Intensive Intervention Teacher
Vision Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
Middle School Dean
Vision Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
Athletic Director
Vision Academy
03.2015 - 07.2017
Direct Care Staff
Resolute Residential Facility
07.2014 - 03.2015
Youth Program Assistant
Edna Martin Christian Center
06.2012 - 04.2014
Behavioral Assistant
Brook Park Early Learning Center
12.2010 - 05.2012
Diploma - undefined
Northwest High School
College Coursework -
Ivy Tech Community College
Sports Management
IU Indianapolis
Leadership
- Director of Fairway Foundations Initiative
- Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Arsenal Tech High School 2019-2023
- Head Freshman Basketball Coach Cathedral High School, 2017-18
- Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Cathedral High School, 2016-2018
- Team Teague AAU Coach – Present
- Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Howe Community High School, 2011