SPENCER BRUNSON
Humble,TX
Summary
Aspiring educator with substantial experience in mathematics instruction, adept at fostering student engagement and comprehension. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and individualized learning strategies. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes, seamlessly adapting to changing educational needs. Reliable team member with effective communication skills and passion for student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher
New Haven Public Schools
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Continuously updated curriculum materials to align with state standards and evolving educational trends in mathematics.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, inclusivity, and open communication among students.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through rigorous problem-solving activities and real-world application examples.
- Organized extracurricular math clubs or events to provide additional opportunities for students to practice skills outside of the classroom setting.
Tutor
SmartStart Education
01.2024 - 03.2025
- - Analyzed math test scores for grades 6 through 8, implementing study sessions and personalized lessons.
- - Achieved a 37% improvement in student math scores within 2 months.
- - Increased “I-ready math” module completion by 57% with scores of at least 75%.
- - Collaborated with the math department to create lesson plans for students affected by remote learning, recognized by New Haven Register for exemplary performance.
Dropout Prevention Specialist
New Haven Public Schools
02.2023 - 12.2023
- - Developed processes to identify students in grades 7-12 at risk of dropping out.
- - Established a support program for students returning to education, collaborating with families, school staff, and social agencies.
- - Reviewed dropout-related statistics to inform strategies for improvement.
Athlete Sales Associate
Nike
12.2021 - 02.2023
- - Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing sales through product knowledge.
- - Reduced non-selling inventory from 116% to 91% within 30 days through targeted marketing strategies.
- - Recognized as MVP of the Month for outstanding customer service.
Social Media Manager
Bugsy's Dueling Piano Lounge
08.2019 - 04.2020
- - Curated engaging content for 6K followers on social media platforms.
- - Increased annual holiday event attendance by 28% through strategic content creation.
- - Leveraged analytics to understand demographics and peak engagement times.
Podcaster/Social Media Manager
WYBC 94.3
02.2019 - 11.2019
- - Co-hosted and produced the “Moving Target” podcast, reaching over 100 listeners.
- - Increased Facebook engagement by 27% and built relationships with influencers for live content.
Director of Promotions
WSIN 1590 AM
09.2018 - 11.2019
- - Led social media and advertising efforts for radio events, boosting attendance by 51% for major concerts.
- - Expanded the number of podcasts from 0 to 13 within three months.
- - Grew radio shows from 10 to 22, enhancing engagement through effective promotion.
Events Coordinator
Southern CT State University
10.2017 - 03.2019
- - Managed events, box office operations, and schedules.
- - Reduced online ticket purchase wait time by 17 minutes by implementing digital accounts.
- - Increased production budget through networking, contributing an additional $1500.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2021
Professional Certificate - Google Analytics
01.2018
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Delaware State University
01.2017
Skills
- Social media management
- Software: Audacity, Microsoft 365 Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access)
- Google Drive
Awards
- Delaware State University Honor Student, 2016 - 2017, - National Honor Society, 2016 - 2017, - Dean's List, 2016, 2017
Affiliations
- - Black Student Union (BSU), Member, 2017 - 2020
- - SCSU Marketing Club, 2018 - 2020
CORE COMPETENCIES
- - Leadership
- - Visionary Thinking
- - Creativity
- - Social Media Management
- - Content Creation
- - Communication
- - Project Management
- - Advertising
- - Relationship Building
- - Marketing
- - Sales
- - Team Collaboration
- - Innovation
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
- - Consumer Behavior
- - Global Marketing
- - Principles of Marketing
- - Macroeconomics
- - Management Information Systems
LEADERSHIP
- President, DECA (Distribution Education Club of America), 2017 - 2020
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Tutor
SmartStart Education
01.2024 - 03.2025
Long-Term Substitute Math Teacher
New Haven Public Schools
10.2023 - 06.2025
Dropout Prevention Specialist
New Haven Public Schools
02.2023 - 12.2023
Athlete Sales Associate
Nike
12.2021 - 02.2023
Social Media Manager
Bugsy's Dueling Piano Lounge
08.2019 - 04.2020
Podcaster/Social Media Manager
WYBC 94.3
02.2019 - 11.2019
Director of Promotions
WSIN 1590 AM
09.2018 - 11.2019
Events Coordinator
Southern CT State University
10.2017 - 03.2019
Professional Certificate - Google Analytics
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Delaware State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern Connecticut State University
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