2422 W. APACHE RAIN RD.

PHOENIX, AZ 85085
480-980-1977 TOM@GLOBALICESPORTS.COM

TOM JOHNSON
SUMMARY
Passionate undergraduate. who specializes in developing creative and innovative thinkers seeking a teaching position
in biological sciences at Desert Mountain High School.

EDUCATION
Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College May 2018
Bachelor of Sciences: Secondary Education in Biological Sciences
Paradise Valley Community College December 2017
Associates in Applied Sciences
USA Hockey May 2005
Masters In Coaching Certification

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Desert Mountain High School Internship August 2017-December 2017
Assisted with teaching biological sciences to students in grades 10-12 in the International Baccalaureate Programme
and grades 9-10 in the Honors program.
Focused on classroom management to optimize the learning environment.
Created a lunch time study session for students who are struggling or who want to develop a deeper understanding
of the content.

Desert Sun Academy Internship January 2017 April 2017

Focused on building professional relationships with students (5 th and 6th graders) and faculty members.
Facilitated small group hands on activities.
Lead a full class lecture and dissection on the heart.

CAREER HISTORY
Ice Hockey Coach August 2002 Present
Coyotes Amateur Hockey Association, Desert Youth Hockey Association, Grand Canyon University, Arizona Hockey
Union, Phoenix Knights Junior Hockey Club, Delisle Chiefs Junior Hockey Club (Canada), Arizona Lady Coyotes
Operated as either a Head Coach, Assistant Coach or a Skills Coach
Coached players ranging from ages 3-60 years old and skill levels ranging from beginner to professional.
Primary Responsibilities included player development, season and practice planning, identifying appropriate
competition, and written and verbal communication with players and parents.
Secondary Responsibilities included creating and maintaining team budgets, scheduling, equipment management, and
taking care of players when traveling to and from tournaments (parents did not travel with the teams).
Coached an all female team for three seasons.

Summer Enrichment Instructor (PVUSD) June 2015 July 2017

Responsible for working with students in grades 1-3 and 4-6 science (biological and physical) and physical education.
Created fun and engaging science lesson plans such as how to make slim, air powered rockets, and how to grow mold.
Developed lessons plans for fostering a passion for physical education through the use of games such as Pac-Man (tag),
Capture the Flag, Scooter Bowling, Ultimate Frisbee, etc

Ozzie Ice Hockey Training Facility (Hockey Director/ Head Instructor) August 2002 October 2010
Managed 20 employees, hiring, training, and scheduling.
Instruct/ train athletes in private, small group and large group settings ages 3-50.
Program development, scheduling, budgeting, marketing, networking, and collections.
Written and verbal communication with parents regarding the progress of their child.

SKILL SUMMARY
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Thrives off working in high paced
PowerPoint environments
Excellent communicator both verbally and Very organized and goal driven
written Trustworthy, Loyal, and Responsible
Provides meaningful involvement in team
settings
COMMUNITY SERVICE
USA Hockey CEP Instructor (Summers Only) 2008-2011, 2016
o Training new coaches on how to be effective teachers
USA Hockey Player Development Instructor (Summers Only) 2007 2011
o Responsible for training and evaluating players from Arizona
o Responsible for selecting the top 2% of players for a selected birth year (14yrs-16yrs) to represent
Arizona at the Rocky Mountain District (9 states) Evaluation Camp
Powell River Hockey School (Counselor) Summer/ Fall - 2001
o Supervised a group of 20 athletes, ages 10-11 who boarded at the camp for weeklong intervals (4
total weeks).

REFERENCES:
Coyotes Amateur Hockey Association Supervisor: John Winchell (602) 326-9876
Grand Canyon University Womens Ice Hockey Head Coach: Natalie Rossi (908) 472-7955
Arizona Coyotes Director of Youth Development : Matt Shott (480) 792-9494
Arizona State University Secondary Education Clinic Instructor: Dr. Chris Smudde (480) 727-1266
Desert Mountain High School Mentor Teacher: Dr. Jackie Wells (480) 433-3311