Stacy Gotel
Shaker Heights,Ohio
Summary
As an educator and child advocate, I have experience in providing social and emotional learning (SEL) instruction and counseling to students in grades 7-12 across various learning platforms. I specialize in Educational Communications Strategy and use social media, email, and blogs to reach target audiences and promote district initiatives. I am also well-versed in state and local school district policies and procedures and enjoy collaborating with external partners.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creative Copywriter/Content Strategist
Cleveland Metropolitian School District
Cleveland, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Wrote and posted news and feature stories on the CMSD News Bureau blog, social media platforms and in e-newsletters, informing stakeholders and also serving as news releases for traditional media.
- Created compelling narratives for a wide variety of marketing materials and web pages.
- Consistently shared story links, pictures and video on CMSD social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram while actively assisting in the upkeep of these feeds.
- Engaged with community stakeholders and schools while suggesting unique narrative ideas.
- Ensured accuracy of written materials through meticulous editing and proofreading.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of District initiatives, progress, and state and national education trends.
- Performed proactive outreach to stay informed about important developments within the organization
District Educator
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
12.2009 - 05.2023
- ELA and SEL Educator grades 7-12
- Within a team setting, supported teachers and staff in delivering educational opportunities to an average of 27 students per class period (9).
- Achieved student success by effectively working with a highly diverse, urban student population.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administration, and district partners to foster ongoing communication within the education system.
- Diversified funding sources by effectively advocating for new opportunities through grant writing and district approval.
- Implemented a range of assessment techniques including quizzes, essays, and exams to evaluate student performance.
- Instructed a diverse/bi-lingual student body in Language Arts/World History and Encor classes.
- Engaged in dialogues with parents to evaluate student performance and pinpoint areas needing improvement.
- Offered availability outside of normal work schedule to address parent and student concerns.
Family Liaison (F.A.C.E)
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Promoted community events and news through monthly newsletters, which were distributed to local families and community leaders.
- Answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on advocacy services.
- Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education and substance abuse treatment resources to clients.
- Facilitated parental workshops and classes to provide support to children in achieving school and academic success.
- Entered sensitive client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records.
- Protected and maintained records of victim contacts for use in emergency or crisis situations.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
Education
Secondary Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OHBachelor of Arts - Rhetoric And Communication
Kent State University
Kent, OHSkills
- Positive student engagement
- Creative school community Strategic Communications and Marketing development team member (concise storytelling)
- Effective with Special Needs students
- Mediation and advocacy talent
- Social media proficient
- Sensitive documentation protocol
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Physically effective- walking/speaking/hearing
Certification
- Smartsheet Certified
- Google SEO Certified
- Ohio Teaching License
Timeline
Creative Copywriter/Content Strategist
Cleveland Metropolitian School District
03.2023 - Current
District Educator
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
12.2009 - 05.2023
Family Liaison (F.A.C.E)
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
02.2007 - 12.2009
Secondary Education
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric And Communication
Kent State University