Blake Hunt
Nampa,ID
Summary
High-school teacher, B.A. & M.A. in English. Former Ph.D. Fellow, University of Utah. USAF 2004-2010. Airborne Cryptologic Linguist. Graduate of Defense Language Institute, proficient in Chinese-Mandarin. Iraq, Afghanistan, parts in between. Relentless learner meant for more.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English Teacher
Columbia High School
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes; 175 students.
- Targeted instruction; doubled student proficiency on state achievement tests.
- Mentor teacher.
Middle School English Teacher
Jefferson Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning. 100+ students.
English 101 Instructor
University Of Utah
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Taught Freshman Composition as a PhD student.
English 101 Instructor
Boise State University
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught Freshman Composition as a Masters student.
Program Support Coordinator
Idaho Commission On The Arts
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Clerical and administrative support for program directors.
Airborne Cryptologic Linguist
United States Air Force
11.2004 - 11.2010
- Honor Graduate - Defense Language Institute
- Proficient - Chinese-Mandarin
- Decorated Veteran - Deployed to Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
- Hundreds of hours flying combat sorties in support of Global War on Terror.
- Top Secret/SCI security clearance (expired).
- Promoted to Non-Commissioned Officer (Staff Sergeant)
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
Boise State University
Boise, ID08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA05.2013
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Writing
- Management
- Organization
- Teaching & Training
- Public Speaking
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
High School English Teacher
Columbia High School
08.2022 - Current
Middle School English Teacher
Jefferson Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
English 101 Instructor
University Of Utah
08.2020 - 08.2021
English 101 Instructor
Boise State University
08.2017 - 08.2018
Program Support Coordinator
Idaho Commission On The Arts
01.2016 - 01.2017
Airborne Cryptologic Linguist
United States Air Force
11.2004 - 11.2010
Master of Arts - English Literature
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
College of William & Mary
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