Josanne Lewis
Seatons
Summary
Dynamic leader with expertise in coaching and academic tutoring, employed at Atlantic Volleyball Academy. Excel in team management and critical thinking, driving athlete success and student achievement. Proven track record in developing competitive programs and enhancing writing skills. Committed to fostering growth through strategic planning and personalized guidance, achieving a 90% improvement in performance metrics.
John Jay College – Women’s Volleyball (Varsity Athlete)
- Player of the Year – 3 Consecutive Years
- All-American Athlete
- Most Valuable Player (MVP)
- Demonstrated elite discipline, resilience, and commitment
- Served as a role model and leader both on and off the court
- Balanced demanding academic workload with top-tier athletic performance
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volleyball Head Coach
Atlantic Volleyball Academy
02.2025 - Current
- Lead, develop, and manage competitive volleyball programs, overseeing athlete training, team strategy, and overall performance.
- Design and implement structured practice plans focused on skill development, conditioning, game strategy, and injury prevention.
- Evaluate athletes abilities and provide individualized coaching to improve technical, tactical, and mental performance.
- Recruit, mentor, and supervise assistant coaches, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and coaching philosophy.
- Prepare teams for league matches, tournaments, and championships through advanced scouting, game analysis, and strategic planning.
- Foster a positive, disciplined, and inclusive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth.
- Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and organizational leadership regarding performance, expectations, and development goals.
- Manage team logistics, including scheduling, equipment coordination, and compliance with league regulations.
- Track athlete progress and performance metrics to support long-term development and competitive success.
- Successfully developed athletes for higher-level competition, scholarships, or regional selection
Academic Writing & Research Tutor
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Provide one-on-one tutoring to support students in academic writing, research, and critical analysis across social science disciplines.
- Guide students through the full writing process, including topic selection, thesis development, outlining, drafting, revising, and final editing.
- Assist with research methods, source evaluation, and integration of scholarly articles using peer-reviewed databases.
- Support students in proper citation and formatting, including APA style, in-text citations, and reference lists.
- Help students improve clarity, organization, grammar, and academic tone while maintaining original authorship and integrity.
- Coach students on analytical thinking, argument construction, and evidence-based writing.
- Provide feedback on essays, literature reviews, research papers, and capstone projects.
- Teach effective study, note-taking, and time-management strategies to improve academic performance.
- Adapt tutoring approaches to meet individual learning styles and academic goals.
Education
Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Manhattan, New York Forensic Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Manhattan, New York Early Childhood Care And Education
Martin Luther College
New Ulm, Minnesota High School Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Luther Preparatory High School
Watertown, Wisconsin 05.2019
Skills
- Leadership & Team Management
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Critical Thinking & Analytical Reasoning
- Psychological & Behavioral Insight
- Criminal Justice & Public Safety Foundations
- Research, Writing & Academic Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Time Management & High-Level Organization
- Emotionally Intelligent
- Professional Ethics & Accountability
- Technology & IT Proficiency
- Discipline, Initiative & Good Work Ethic
Timeline
Volleyball Head Coach
Atlantic Volleyball Academy
02.2025 - Current
Academic Writing & Research Tutor
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
08.2024 - 12.2025
Forensic Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Forensic Psychology
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Early Childhood Care And Education
Martin Luther College
High School Diploma - Early Childhood Care And Education
Luther Preparatory High School