Justin Manwell
Detroit,MI
Summary
I am a dynamic educator from University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, adept at fostering student motivation and integrating cutting-edge technology into learning, and I pioneered the school's first digital American literature text. I have spent more than a decade teaching national technology integration course and have developed a complement of supplementary lessons, including multiple Flipped Classroom lessons to support distance learning. I have a proven track record in directing major school productions and coaching teams to national tournaments, showcasing exceptional leadership and innovative instructional design skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
07.1999 - 11.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, graded and returned material in a timely manner both in-person and virtually.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collated and published the first school-adopted stand-alone digital text for American literature.
- Fully integrated ISTE NETS*S and 21st Century Technology Skill with three different LMS and was the first to use original Flipped Classroom content to augment lessons.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s progress.
- Directed and produced the Fall Play from 2000 to 2024.
- Coached the DCFL Forensics team from 1999-2009, attending five national NCFL tournaments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
I hold a valid Teaching Certificate
Master of Education - Educational Technology
Skills
- Motivating students with structured lessons
- Integration of collaborative Learning Models
- Technology innovator with both summative and formative Assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Experience with 1:1 technology teaching, tech tools, and creative instructional design
2010-2011 John Zybrad Teaxching Award
U of D Jesuit awards two end-of year teaching awards reflecting excellence in teaching, and in 2010, I was the recipient of one of the awards, named after a former teacher of mine.
Timeline
Teacher - University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy
07.1999 - 11.2024
Aquinas College - Bachelor of Arts, English
Marygrove College - Master of Education, Educational Technology
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