Daniel Keen has over 15 years of experience as an English and ESOL teacher in Florida. He currently serves as the English Department Head at C. Leon King High School, where he oversees 24 teachers and teaches 5 classes. He holds a Master's degree in TESL and state certifications in English, Reading, and ESOL. His resume provides extensive details about his teaching experience, qualifications, and involvement in school committees.

1. Daniel M. Keen
3325 Bayshore Boulevard, Unit C23
Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: 813-494-6369
Email: daniel.keen@sdhc.k12.fl.us
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/daniel-keen/2a/344/247/
Education
University of South Florida - Tampa, Florida
Master of Arts in Linguistics: Teaching English as a Second Language
August 2010 – December 2013
Florida State University - Tallahassee, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in English
1988 – 1990
Polk State College – Winter Haven, Florida
Associate of Arts – Liberal Arts
August 1986 – May 1988
Teaching Experience
English Department Head
C. Leon King High School (http://king.mysdhc.org/) - School District of Hillsborough
County, Tampa, Florida, USA
November, 2014 – Present
 Manage English department of 24 teachers in a public high school with over 1,900
students in addition to teaching 5 classes of English/ESOL
 Conduct monthly departmental meetings to announce updates in curriculum, exam and
testing procedures, and any guidance needed in the handling of day-to-day activities
 Disseminate all electronic communication from the District and administration to
department personnel, and attend all district level department head meetings/trainings
 Distribute and collect all final exams during January and June testing windows, and
ensure secure storage and dispersal during make-up time periods
 Oversee computer-based practice writing test for Florida Standards Assessment (10th
Grade)
 Administer electronic book inventory of all English textbooks and novels

2. English/ESL Teacher
C. Leon King High School (http://king.mysdhc.org/) - School District of Hillsborough
County, Tampa, Florida, USA
2008 – Present
 Teach all levels of ESL (grades 9-12) and Honors English classes (grade 10) which
involves face-to-face contact with a total of 105 students per day, 25 hours of classroom
time, Monday through Friday.
 Implement full curriculum, classroom management plan, and differentiated instruction as
required by King High School and the School District of Hillsborough County.
 Complete timely input of all grades into Edsby electronic grading system. Additional
experience with Edline, Blackboard, and Easy Grade Pro.
 Engage in regular professional development courses, meetings, and workshop activities.
Courses Previously Taught at King High School
Developmental Language/ESOL, Levels 1, 2 & 3, Grades 9-12, 2011- Present
English II for ESOL, Grade 10, 2010 – 2011, 2014-Present
English II Regular, Grade 10, 2008 – 2013, 2014 - Present
English II Honors, Grade 10, 2008 – Present
Advanced Placement Language and Composition, Grade 11, 2010 – 2013
College Writing, Grades 9-12, 2010 – 2011
Intensive Reading B & C, Grades 9 – 10, 2008 – 2009
English III Regular, Grade 11, 2008-2009
Additional Responsibilities/Committee Involvement at King High School
Multicultural Club Co-Sponsor, 2014 – 2015
County Language Arts Curriculum Map Planning Committee Member – 2014 – 2015
Professional Learning Community (PLC) Leader – 10th Grade Team, 2011 – Present
National Honor Society Selection Committee Member – 2012 - Present
Student Activities Committee Member – 2011 – Present
Professional Study Day Facilitator – Pre-Planning Week, 2013
Technology Upgrade Presenter – May 2012
Pre-Planning Facilitator/Presenter – “Incorporating Writing Across All Subjects,” 2009
Student Government Association Club Sponsor – 2009/10

3. EAP Instructor
INTO (Intensive English Program) at University of South Florida
(http://www.intohigher.com/us/en-us/the-universities/into-university-of-south-florida.aspx),
Tampa, Florida, USA
Summer 2013
 Taught Pronunciation & Drama 4+ class comprised of ELLs from around the world at
large IEP of 500 students.
 Designed syllabus, schedule of lessons, mid-term, and final exam for summer semester
2013.
 Created and implemented all lesson plans which included managing all class activities,
group work/interactive learning, classroom skits, and video review of skits for
pronunciation assessment.
 Developed Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) skills under the guidance of
a mentor.
Additional Responsibilities/Committee Involvement at INTO University of South Florida
Teacher Development Day – Professional development courses
Course level meetings with colleagues
Intensive Reading Teacher
Don G. Giunta Middle School (http://giunta.mysdhc.org/) - School District of Hillsborough
County, Tampa, Florida, USA
2007 – 2008
 Taught Intensive Developmental Reading classes (8th Grade) which involved face-to-face
contact with a total of 125 students per day, 30 hours of classroom time, Monday through
Friday.
 Taught three in-class novels integrating all strands of the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test (FCAT).
 Instructed at-risk students in Language Arts for the Extended Learning Program (ELP)
after school.
Additional Responsibilities/Committee Involvement at Giunta Middle School
Participated as a member of the “Shadow Day” committee. A program designed for the interview
and placement of students to become teachers for a day.
Course Taught at Giunta Middle School:
Intensive Reading, Grade 8, 2007 - 2008

4. Intensive Reading Teacher
Durant High School (http://durant.mysdhc.org/) - School District of Hillsborough County,
Plant City, Florida, USA
January – May, 2007
 Taught Intensive V Reading and Semantics and Logic courses (9th, 10 & 12th grade)
which involved contact with a total of 77 students per day, 30 hours of classroom time,
Monday through Friday.
 Utilized CRISS strategies to teach two in-class novels (Fever 1793 and The Pact)
 Encouraged students in classroom participation via reading aloud of FCAT articles and
question/answer sessions.
 Implemented effective classroom management through routine oriented daily/weekly
activities.
Courses Taught at Durant High School:
Semantics and Logic, Grade 8, 2007
Intensive Reading V, Grade 12
Other Work/Business Experience
Director of Bill Negotiation
MedAvant HealthCare Solutions (F/K/A Zeneks, Inc) - Tampa, FL
1999 – 2006
 Managed a team of 13 bill negotiators (one in New York) and one supervisor negotiating
out-of-network medical claims.
 Led monthly staff meetings to discuss policies, negotiation techniques, and brainstorming
for increased productivity.
 Organized training and implementation for new and current employees.
 Edited and evaluated all business and email correspondence from bill negotiation team to
outside contacts for professionalism and accurate use of language.
 Handled all Human Resources aspects including hiring, counseling, and termination.
 Analyzed all functions within the bill negotiation unit to streamline workflow in order to
maximize profit on approximately $100K monthly revenue generation.
Special Qualifications:
 State of Florida Teaching Certificate: English Grades 6-12, Valid through 2019
 State of Florida Reading Endorsed, Grades K-12, Valid through 2019
 State of Florida ESOL Endorsed, Grades K-12, Valid through 2019
 Trained and administered the Comprehensive English Language Learning Assessment
(CELLA) test in order to determine student placement at the high school level.
 Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

5. Recognition
“Teacher of the Month” at King High School – November 2008
Nominated for “Teacher of the Month” at King High School – January 2010
Other Experience and Personal Interests
Institute for Central American Development and Studies (http://www.icads.org/) – San
Jose, Costa Rica July 2007
 Total Immersion Spanish Language Course – 4 week intensive study program.
 Home stay with Costa Rican family.
 Volunteer at juvenile correctional institution.
Hobbies and Personal Interests
 Learning about and experiencing new languages and cultures
 Experiencing the outdoors through running, biking, and swimming
 Pleasure reading
 Domestic and international travel

6. References
Michael Rowan, Principal, C. Leon King High School
Address: 6815 N. 56th Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-744-8333, extension 226
Email: michael.rowan@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Lori-Sue Grieb, PhD, Reading Coach, C. Leon King High School
Address: 6815 N. 56th Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-744-8333, extension 293
Email: lori.grieb@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Melanie Willette, Certified International Trainer, Kagan Professional Development
Address: P.O. Box 72008
San Clemente, CA 92673-2008
Phone: 800-266-7576
Email: melanie@KaganOnline.com
Martha McFarland, Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Lennard High School
Address: 2342 Shell Point Road East
Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone: 813-641-5611
Email: martha.mcfarland@sdhc.k12.fl.us
James Taylor, Assistant Principal for Student Affairs, C. Leon King High School
Address: 6815 N. 56th Street
Tampa, FL 33610
Phone: 813-744-8333, extension 237
Email: james.taylor@shdc.k12.fl.us
Camilla Vasquez, PhD., Associate Professor of Linguistics, University of South Florida
Address: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620
Phone: 813-974-7378
Email: cvasquez@usf.edu
Amy Thompson, PhD., Assistant Professor/Linguistics Graduate Adviser, University of South
Florida
Address: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue
Tampa, FL 33620
Phone: 813-974-2548, Office CPR 440
Email: athompson@usf.edu