Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Justin Holland

Grandview,Texas

Summary

Experienced speech and debate teacher with a proven track record of cultivating confident communicators and critical thinkers. Passionate about empowering students with effective communication skills, argumentation techniques, and public speaking prowess. Skilled in curriculum development, coaching, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Dedicated to instilling confidence, poise, and persuasive abilities in students to excel in competitive arenas and beyond.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Grandview ISD
08.2023 - Current

• Taught courses in Speech, Oral Interpretation, or Classical Rhetoric.
• Recruited and prepared students using practical experiences with debate tournaments (both
organizing and performing).
• Managed speech competition at the local and
regional level
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to
meet national standards.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students
and faculty to provide feedback and discuss
instructional strategies.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that
addressed general students as well as those with
individualized 504 plans as part of integrated
classroom.
• Devised and implemented strategies to create and
maintain cohesive school community within virtual
classroom setting.

Teacher

Wylie High School
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Taught courses in Speech, Oral Interpretation, or Classical Rhetoric
  • Recruited and prepared students using practical experiences with debate tournaments (both organizing and performing)
  • Managed speech competition at the local and regional level
  • Taught theoretical and practical concepts, strategies, and techniques associated with the fields of Audio, Video, Technology & Film within the Career
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom
  • Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.

UIL Congress Regional Clerk

UIL
09.2020 - 11.2022
  • Managed team of coaches to facilitate tournament related activities including but not limited to: Ballot tabulation, trophy ordering, fee distributing, and rule interpretation
  • Cooperated and Coordinated with a state level agency to communicate information to local schools in my area
  • Recruited and organized local area coaches to judge and critique student performances.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Education

Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Student-centered learning
  • Classroom management
  • Writing assessments
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Argumentation and Debate
  • Computer Applications instruction

Accomplishments

District Champion Speech and Debate Coach- 2021, 2022

Region Champion Speech and Debate Coach- 2021

Region Runner-Up Speech and Debate Coach- 2022

State Qualifying Speech and Debate Coach- 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024

State Medalist Speech and Debate Coach- 2022, 2023,2024

Certification

  • Texas State Board Certified- Theatre EC-12
  • Texas State Board Certified- Technology Education

References

  • Reagan Berry, High School Principal, Wylie High School, 4502 Antilley Road, Abilene, Texas, 79606, rberry@wyliebulldogs.org, 325.668.2716
  • Christopher Shoemake, Theatre Director, Performing Arts Center Manager, and Fine Arts Department Head, Wylie High School, 4502 Antilley Road, Abilene, Texas, 79606, cshoemake@wyliebulldogs.org, 325.436.9718
  • Timothy Jackson, High School Principal, Grandview High School, 1009 S. Carrol Stree, Grandview, Texas, 76050, tjackson@gvisd.org, 254.315.3043
  • Michael Donaldson, Director of Communications and UIL Academics, Waco Connally ISD, 200 Cadet Way, Lacy Lakeview, 76705, mdonaldson@connally.org, 254.640.5785

Timeline

Teacher

Grandview ISD
08.2023 - Current

UIL Congress Regional Clerk

UIL
09.2020 - 11.2022

Teacher

Wylie High School
08.2019 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre Education

Hardin-Simmons University
Justin Holland