Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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SHAWN SPEAGLE

Clearwater,FL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalism Teacher

Athenian Academy Charter School
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Improved student writing skills by providing constructive feedback and personalized guidance on assignments.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of multimedia presentations, developing current events, and controversial topics in the media
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum, covering essential journalism topics such as ethics, reporting techniques, and news writing styles.
  • Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to provide context for journalistic principles and practices.
  • Improved F.A.S.T testing scores in Language Arts through the assistance of journalism.

High School Teacher

Center Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Taught a wide array of subjects ranging from Marine Science, 4 Social Studies (U.S Government, U.S History, World Geography, and Economics), English, Math, and I.E.W (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
  • Built and managed an inclusive classroom for students with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourettes Syndrome, and varying behavioral issues
  • Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Upper Level ELA Teacher

Tampa Bay Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans using i-Ready and Abeka curriculum for the purpose of teaching English as a secondary Language
  • Promoted the cultural transition and well-being of students transitioning from Latin and Central American countries
  • Administered classes promoting art and poetry as viable learning components for guided discussions and emotional support for students
  • Assisted in develop of student academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.

Reading Teacher

Middle School ELA, Tyrone Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Facilitated student reading comprehension and analytical preparedness for standardized testing
  • Supplemented lessons with real-world articles to create growth awareness of students' basic knowledge
  • Designed a diverse array of online content to help student understanding of digital literacy
  • Created student rapport through personalized essays, while also managing a safe learning environment.

Social Media Content Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Worked with Facebook and Instagram's policy division in creating additional policies and protections for Suicide and Self-Harm online
  • Compiled data on graphic violence and hate speech, and created detailed reports in order to send authorities on the perpetrators
  • Categorized sexualized content to better monitor sexual abuse and sexual solicitation
  • Assisted in the research of politicians using campaign funds to target key social media users.

Editor and Content Creater

Measurement Incorporated
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Edited, graded and reviewed essays for English Language Learning students participating in online courses inside and outside the United States
  • Created online workshops detailing grading standards and digital support for international students
  • Peer-reviewed lesson plans and assisted in streamlining content for accessability
  • Supported online teaching for Environmental Science themed topics (solar power, wind turbines, water conservation)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

University of South Florida
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2017

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
11.2014

Skills

  • Modern classroom technology (Canvas, Microsoft Teams and Office, Adobe, Nearpod, Portal, i-Ready)
  • Digital media production (streaming, podcasts, digital articles)
  • Student instruction for literary comprehension, analysis and synthesis
  • Proficient in multiple styles of curriculum (Common Core, BEST, Abeka, Spectrum, McGraw Hill)
  • Hands-on learning through scientific disections

Accomplishments

  • Certification for ELA Grades 6-12
  • Reading Endorsement
  • Digital Media Literacy
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Social media expertise in software and ethics

Affiliations

  • National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Thespian Society

Timeline

Journalism Teacher

Athenian Academy Charter School
08.2023 - 05.2024

High School Teacher

Center Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023

Upper Level ELA Teacher

Tampa Bay Academy
08.2021 - 08.2022

Reading Teacher

Middle School ELA, Tyrone Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2021

Social Media Content Analyst

Cognizant Technology Solutions
06.2018 - 08.2019

Editor and Content Creater

Measurement Incorporated
10.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

University of South Florida

Associate of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

St. Petersburg College
SHAWN SPEAGLE