David Tick
AudioSparx.com
Winthrop,MA
1
Certification
39
years of professional experience
Experienced professional with rapid learning, strong work ethic, and clear communication. Reliable execution of assigned tasks with attention to quality and timelines.
Work History
ELA/Creative Writing Teacher
4 Years 7 Months- Adapted curriculum materials to match individual student needs and interests.
- Offered constructive feedback on student writing projects and assignments.
- Instructed students on the use of correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling rules.
- Worked with colleagues to add interdisciplinary themes into lessons.
- Led reading sessions that encouraged literary appreciation among students.
Music Composer-Producer
9 Years 4 Months- Composed original music tracks for media projects and client requests.
- Edited and mixed audio to enhance quality of final compositions.
- Arranged existing songs for various media formats to meet project specifications.
- Researched musical trends and genres to develop distinctive sounds for commercial projects.
Writing Teacher
17 Years 9 Months- Instructed students on the use of correct grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling rules.
- Developed engaging writing curricula for diverse student needs and interests.
- Mentored students in refining their writing techniques and critical thinking skills.
- Evaluated student essays and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Implemented technology tools to support digital literacy in writing assignments.
Reading Specialist
11 Years 9 Months- Wilson Reading Instructor
- Assessed student progress using various literacy assessment tools.
- Created engaging reading materials tailored to student interests.
- Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
- Implemented instructional techniques to accomplish intervention goals.
- Established clear plans with each student and collaborated closely to achieve targets.
Education
Master of Arts - Critical & Creative Thinking
Master of Arts - English
Skills
Author: Codes for Successful Writing
Author: I Thought I Lived in Utopia/The End of Superman and other Short Stories
Developed the EZ Comma App
Music Composer with 2+ million streams
Certification
- Massachusetts Certification in English
Affiliations
- dtick.bandcamp.com
Timeline
ELA/Creative Writing Teacher
Fusion Academy-Newton Campus
02.2022 - 09.2026Read More
Music Composer-Producer
AudioSparx.com
06.2017 - CurrentRead More
Writing Teacher
Revere High School
09.1999 - 06.2017Read More
Reading Specialist
Dearborn Academy
09.1987 - 06.1999Read More
University of Massachusetts
Master of Arts from Critical & Creative Thinking
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Master of Arts from English
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