Alison Drougel
Writer, Copyeditor, Teacher And Project Manager
Monroe,MI
Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought."
Albert Einstein
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Highly-adaptable writer, editor and project manager with 20+ years of success playing an instrumental role in building talented teams. Proficient in providing planning, development, and implementation of customized learning platforms that offer all levels of staff with the knowledge and resources to surpass objectives. Passionate about learning and working with varied specialists to determine most effective training methods. Innovative and dedicated teacher and Curriculum Coordinator well-versed in student and course data analysis to make effective decisions on future plans and materials.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
25
25
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMMUNICATIONS & CURRICULUM DEVELOPER
Muddy Lotus Recovery
Monroe, MI
12.2021 - Current
- Created an online course and coaching program for social emotional skills and self-management that drove client participation by 50%.
- Developed and piloted phase 1 of a course called "Riding the Wave: Behavior Change Made So Hard It's Simple," using researched behavioral methods and innovative technology, such as app builders and course platforms like Kajabi.
- Offer wellness coaching privately 1:1 and led groups at local nonprofits in town., including Paula’s House, Recovery Alliance Warriors, Substance Abuse Council
- Guest spoke for and we offered online services to those leaving Timberline Knolls in Chicago, a recovery center for eating disorders and other mental health disorders.
- Led a team of seven associates to created and update our website and social media that drew more than 3,000 followers
ELA/journalism teacher
Monroe Public Schools
Monroe, MI
08.2006 - 06.2023
- Worked as an English teacher and media/publications advisor at MHS for 15 years
- Expanded publications to include interactive web, social media, video and print newsmagazine
- Expanded to a weekly Friday broadcast to students and staff that was viewed by hundreds
- Grew social media following by more than 4,000 followers and expanded platforms to span multiple audiences including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram
- Worked with a board to certify as CTE and began the process of expanding offering to earn ELA credit for our students with alignment to the ELA state standards
- Won 13 + awards from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association
- Directed the drama club for five years in charge of more than 10 musicals and plays
ELA teacher
Henry Ford Academy
Dearborn, MI
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Taught grades 9 and 10 in the ELA department at a very unique campus on The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI
- Created curriculum for students sending them into the museum and village to get hands-on learning from exhibits
- Worked in teams with the social studies and business teachers to integrate lessons
- Directed several productions and started a performance choir, which went to competition and performed in Greenfield Village
- Attended several out-of-town Professional Development opportunities, including Wayne RESA and Ford PASS program in San Antonio, Texas, which focused on communications and advertising
PR Associate
CR Marketing
Lansing, MI
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Wrote press releases and created product presentations, advertisements and radio spots for multiple clients, including Michigan Chiropractic Association, KISS FM, and Manpower.
- Wrote articles on behalf of the client
- Met with clients 1:1 to ensure vision
Education
General Administration -
05.2001 - 12.2023
Masters of Teaching English -
06.2002 - 05.2004
Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities - undefined
Skills
JournalismTeachingCopy EditingPhotographyVideo EditingWebsite Management
Course planning
Course material creation
Performance monitoring
Instructional presentations
Certification
Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
COMMUNICATIONS & CURRICULUM DEVELOPER - Muddy Lotus Recovery
12.2021 - Current
ELA/journalism teacher - Monroe Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2023
Wayne State University - Masters of Teaching English,
06.2002 - 05.2004
ELA teacher - Henry Ford Academy
08.2001 - 06.2006
Central Michigan University - General Administration,
05.2001 - 12.2023
PR Associate - CR Marketing
09.1998 - 06.2001
Michigan State University - Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities,