Dawnjené A.

DeLong
1218 Oakmont Avenue Hamilton, Ohio ⏐delong10d@gmail.com 45013 ⏐513-304-3996

EDUCATION
Master of Education, Student Affairs in Higher Education Administration May 2019
Wright State University Dayton, Ohio
● 4.0/4.0

Sports Management Certification May 2014

Wright State University Dayton, Ohio
● 4.0/4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Science, Education May 2009

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio
● 3.91/4.0 GPA

STUDENT AFFAIRS EXPERIENCE

Assistant Softball Coach, NCAA D1 July 2011- May 2014
Wright State University Dayton, Ohio
● Monitored student-athletes academic success through weekly meetings with the students and the athletic academic
advisor to surpass eligibility requirements and illuminate the attributes within the athletic academic programs
● Organized transportation for all conference and non-conference games including communication with Croswell VIP
Motorcoach Services and Enterprise Rent-A-Car
● Negotiated hotel contracts for all conference and non-conference lodging necessities along with planning travel
itineraries including stops for pre-ordered meal boxes and dine in experiences
● Created practice plans for athletes skills improvement
● Recruited prospective student-athletes through face-to-face contact, phone conversations, and attending exposure
tournaments throughout the Midwest
● Collaborated with academic departments to schedule meetings, tours, and information sessions for prospective
student-athletes

Head Softball Coach, NAIA July 2010- June 2011

University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, Ohio
● Managed all aspects of the softball program
● Prioritized the finances and budget to allow for new uniform and shoe purchases and necessary travel expenses
along with allocations for scholarship awards
● Conducted and adapted practices to utilize available space and allow for optimal student-athlete performance
● Generated donations through connections with alumni by accessing archives and reaching out through email and
phone conversations

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Physical Education Teacher August 2014-present
Ridgeway Elementary School Hamilton, Ohio
● Organize and lead classes for Kindergarten through sixth graders
● Serve as Intramural Coordinator and Coach for volleyball, basketball, soccer
● Assist the after school Girls on the Run character education program that involves bi-weekly meetings with 15
female students to encourage positive self-image, community service, teamwork, and perseverance through running
at practices leading up to a culminating 5k run
● Collaborate with colleagues to develop district curriculum for elementary physical education in alignment with Ohio
Department of Education Physical Education Standards
● Employ a variety of instructional and classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment
● Coordinator and event planner for the end of the year Field Day involving over 700 students, 70 volunteers, 30
interactive event centers, lunch, set-up and clean-up

Adjunct Teacher August 2010-December 2010

University of Rio Grande Rio Grande, Ohio
 ● Taught Physical Education for Exceptional Children to college education majors
● Instructed college students to develop modified lesson plans and accommodations for students with special needs
● Partnered with a local school district to provided opportunities for the college students to teach their lessons to
students with special needs

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Member Fall 2017-present
Student Affairs Graduate Association Dayton, Ohio

Board of Trustees February 2018-present

Hamilton Christian Center Hamilton, Ohio

Committee Member Summer 2017

1 Accord Gathering Hamilton, Ohio

Deacon May 2016 - February 2018

Hamilton Christian Center Hamilton, Ohio

Convention Session Co-Speaker Winter 2009

Ohio Association of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Sandusky, Ohio

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Fall 2006- Spring 2008

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio

Intercollegiate Softball Team Captain Fall 2007- Spring 2008

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio

Division I Student-Athlete Fall 2004-Spring 2008

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensure in Physical Education Teacher Education (K-12) Spring 2009-present
Adapted Physical Activity Endorsement Spring 2009-present
CPR/AED Certification Fall 2017-present

HONORS
Hamilton City School District Athletic Hall of Fame 2017
Butler County Softball Hall of Fame 2016
Excellence in Student Teaching Award 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NASPA Student Affairs Educators in Higher Education 2018
OAHPERD Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 2008

Dawnjené A. DeLong
1218 Oakmont Avenue Hamilton, Ohio ⏐delong10d@gmail.com 45013 ⏐513-304-3996
REFERENCES

Roxanne S. DuVivier, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor
Wright State University
(937) 775-2884
roxanne.duvivier@wright.edu

Curtus Moak
Lead Pastor
Hamilton Christian Center
curtus@hcconline.org
(513) 887-5433

Carol Logan Patitu, Ph.D.

Professor & Department Chair
Director, Student Affairs in Higher Education Program &
Sports Management Certificate Program
Wright State University
carol.patitu@wright.edu
(937) 775-4148

Dwayne Stacy, Ed.D

Physical Educator and Intramural Director
Hamilton City School District
dstacy@hcsdoh.org
(513) 560-7326