Scott Fleming
Haddonfield,NJ
Summary
Experienced Business Educator with 30+ years of experience in curriculum development and student mentorship, specializing in integrating traditional business principles with modern video game design technology. Proven ability to manage DECA programs and a school-based enterprise, driving student engagement and preparing students for college and career success.
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Haddonfield Public Schools, specializing in video game design and business education. Expert in curriculum development and project management, fostering student success through innovative teaching methods. Skilled in multiple video production and video game design software, and conflict resolution, guiding students to achieve over 60 competition wins in DECA.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business/Cooperative Education Internship Teacher
Haddonfield Memorial High School
04.1997 - 06.2024
- Managed the daily operations of the school store, including inventory management, marketing strategies, and financial reporting, providing students with hands-on entrepreneurial experience.
- Advised the DECA chapter, supervising over 120 students in cooperative education programs and leading them to 60 district/state/international competition wins.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses to provide students with mentoring, job shadowing, and internship opportunities, leveraging community connections to enhance the curriculum.
- Instructed students on key business areas including marketing, finance, hospitality, and management, using project-based learning and business simulations to foster critical thinking.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through project-based learning.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
- Facilitated student discussion and provided opportunities for students to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.
- Helped individuals develop life skills, improve knowledge and enhance vocational skills.
Video Game Design Teacher
Haddonfield Public Schools
09.2009 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented an innovative video game design curriculum, incorporating industry-standard software (e.g., Gamemaker, Unity, Unreal Engine) and programming languages (e.g., C++, C#).
- Guided students through the complete game development lifecycle, from concept and design documentation to testing and project management, mimicking professional studio pipelines.
- Mentored students in creating personal portfolios to showcase their game projects, including design documents and functional game links, for post-secondary applications and potential employers.
- Integrated business concepts into game design projects, such as market analysis and business planning for potential game launches.
Education
Master of Arts - Business Marketing And Business Education
Glassboro State College/Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.1995
Skills
- Business Skills: Entrepreneurship expertise, project management, financial literacy, marketing strategies, data analysis
- Educational Tools: Curriculum development, instructional design, assessment, classroom management, Moodle/Canvas/Blackboard, educational technology
- Game Design/Tech Skills: Unity, Unreal Engine, C, C#, Python, graphic design software (eg, Adobe Creative Suite), 2D/3D modeling, version control systems (eg, Git, Gamemaker)
- Conflict resolution
- Kinesthetic learning
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Video Game Design Teacher
Haddonfield Public Schools
09.2009 - 06.2024
Business/Cooperative Education Internship Teacher
Haddonfield Memorial High School
04.1997 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Business Marketing And Business Education
Glassboro State College/Rowan University