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Matt Henson

@coachhenson

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Retired educator and coach transitioning to AI training and curriculum design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging curriculum and instructional expertise, AI training, and leadership—positions focused on meaningful impact, collaborative culture, and opportunities to develop staff and scalable programs.

I am a retired educator and coach with 28+ years of experience designing student-centered curriculum and leading high-performing athletic programs. I have a proven record of improving academic outcomes, directing large coaching staffs, and developing scalable instructional models using modern educational platforms.

My achievements include multiple national championship relays, 50+ All-Americans, hall of fame inductions, leadership as president/executive director of national and state coaching associations, and recent freelance work in artificial intelligence training and development. I bring energetic leadership, data-driven decision making, and hands-on experience with D2L, Microsoft 365, Google Classroom, Adobe, and Canva.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Training & Development Consultant

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Provided freelance artificial intelligence training and development services beginning in 2025, delivering contract-based projects in AI data labeling and instructional design.

AI Training Instructional Design Data Labeling Curriculum Development Educational Technology Project Management Remote Collaboration

Current

Online Essay Scorer

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Pearson Educational Management

Jan 2009 - Present (17 years 1 month)

Performed various online essay scoring projects for Pearson, applying standardized rubrics to assess student writing and ensure scoring consistency.

Standardized Testing Quality Assurance Time Management

President / Executive Director

National High School Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Served as President/Executive Director overseeing national coaching initiatives, membership engagement, and organizational leadership from 2022 to 2025.

Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Event Planning Governance Strategic Planning Public Speaking Membership Management

President

Georgia Track & Field / Cross Country Coaches Association

Jan 2014 - Dec 2025 (11 years 11 months)

Led the state coaches association from 2014 to 2025, directing programs, awards, and coach development initiatives across Georgia.

Coaching And Development Program Management Event Coordination Public Speaking Networking

Football Coach

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Jan 2009 - Dec 2025 (16 years 11 months)

Coached high school football programs with responsibilities across player development, game planning, and coordination with athletic departments to support student-athlete academic and athletic success.

Coaching Team Leadership Strength & Conditioning Program Administration

Director of Track & Field

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Jan 2009 - Dec 2025 (16 years 11 months)

Led Parkview High School track & field program to multiple state and national championships, four national relay titles, and produced 50+ All-Americans while managing a staff of 14 and rosters averaging 200+ athletes.

Program Management Coaching Media Relations Vendor Management Event Coordination

British & World Literature Instructor

Gwinnett County Public Schools

Jul 2005 - Dec 2025 (20 years 5 months)

Delivered British & World Literature instruction across traditional, team-taught, and online formats, contributing to a 94% average graduation rate and designing standards-aligned curriculum and assessments.

Curriculum Design D2L Google Classroom

British Literature Instructor

Hall County Schools

Jan 2002 - Jan 2005 (3 years)

Taught British Literature in Hall County Schools from 2002 to 2005, developing lessons and assessments aligned to standards and supporting student literacy growth.

Literature Instruction Lesson planning Classroom Management Student Engagement

English Instructor & Coach

Rowan-Salisbury Schools

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)

Served as British Literature instructor and football & track coach from 2000 to 2002, combining classroom instruction with athletic coaching duties to support student development.

Literature Instruction Coaching Classroom Management

English Instructor & Coach

Lexington City Schools

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 (2 years)

Taught British & World Literature and coached football & track from 1998 to 2000, creating standards-aligned lessons and coaching athletes in multiple track events.

Literature Instruction Coaching Curriculum Design

World Literature Instructor

Davidson County Schools

Jan 1997 - Jan 1998 (1 year)

Taught World Literature and coached football in 1997–1998, delivering engaging literature curriculum and supporting student-athlete growth.

World Literature Lesson planning Coaching Classroom Management Public Speaking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Liberty University

Education Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction

Completed an Education Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instruction, awarded July 2015 to support advanced instructional leadership and curriculum design.

University of Alabama

Master of Arts, Health Studies

Earned a Master of Arts in Health Studies, conferred December 2011, to complement secondary education and coaching responsibilities.

Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts, English

Awarded a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Classical World Literature, completed May 1997, providing foundation for secondary English instruction.