Scott R. Conwell
18003 Winsome, Fraser, MI 48026
(586)569-9477
mr.conwell101@gmail.com
_________________________________________________________________________________
“Mr. Conwell is a creative
teacher who utilizes multiple
teaching strategies and
practices that better his
students. I have watched him
adapt to the various learning
methods of students and he
has been able to tailor lessons
and assignments to best reach
their needs.”
Matthew Guyton
former co-worker
“What instantly impressed me,
and continues to do so, are the
high academic expectations
Mr. Conwell has for all of his
students. He is adept at
seeking out resources and
planning creative, challenging
lessons that adhere to both the
school and state standards.”
Jodie Zwiren
High School Teacher
Detroit Community Schools
Education, Honors, and Certifications
Masters Degree in Educational
Leadership and Administration
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, May 2014
School Administrator Certified K-12
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Major: English
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 2008
Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society Member
Golden Key International Honour’s Society Member
Provisional Certifications
Michigan State Secondary Education. Renewed 2014-2017
Certified- (6-12) in English (BA) and Social Studies (RX)
Key Qualifications
Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, technology and
motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Intense training in ACT/MME preparation instruction for all subject areas
Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational
resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.
Trained in using metacognitive strategies to improve students reading and organization
skills
Employment
Southeastern High School
Education Achievement Authority of Michigan
Academic Success Coordinator /Department Head English
 Managed and maintained the instructional core for the English Language
Arts department.
 Worked with students in both push in and pull out situations to facilitate
additional instruction.
 Worked with and complied data to set student expectations focusing on
growth
 Aided teachers on focusing their instruction on specific student needs
 Maintained academic focus by utilizing motivational techniques
 Classroom observations to focus teachers and students on learning targets
 Keeping up with current and recent educational theology and strategies to aid
my teachers in their instruction.
“Mr. Conwell creates a classroom that
is safe for all learners. No student in
his classroom is afraid to ask questions
or to ask for help. They know that
they are respected and viewed as
individual learners.”
Robert Lozelle, Former
Principal.
“A teacher who is attempting to teach
without inspiring the pupil with a
desire to learn is hammering on cold
iron.”
Horace Mann
Kellwood Alternative High School
East Detroit Public Schools
English and social studies Teacher 2013-2014
• Efficiently maintained and adapted to a fast-paced and multi-task oriented
classroom.
• Adapted and developed modified learning activities and behavioral plans
for students of all levels
• Collaborated with different grade level teams to align reading and math
goals across the curriculum
• Utilized testing result data to base instruction and meet individual needs.
• Benchmarked and strategically monitored at-risk students and evaluated
instructional changes.
• Created fun and engaging research based lessons using SmartBoard
technology.
Pontiac Academy for Excellence High School
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
High School Educator, Grades 9-12 2008-2013
• Researched, developed and implemented a new English curriculum
aligned to High School Content Expectations (HSCE)
and Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
• Tracked student achievement through common assessments and state
standards
• Differentiated instruction to meet needs of English Language Learners
(ELLs) and resource students
• Trained and utilized the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
(SIOP) model to meet the needs of ELLs
• Designed and applied an honors and remedial English program
• Aligned Michigan CCSS into similar units to create a cohesive high school
English curriculum
• Analyzed and collected student data to assess and target weak areas on the
MME and ACT
Teacher Mentor and Lead Teacher
• Provided mentorship to new and beginning teachers to strengthen their
classroom management and curriculum development
• Collaborated with the Curriculum Director to develop a school wide
curriculum and lesson design
• Trained two different novice teachers in a co-teaching atmosphere
• Served as coordinator of Family Literacy Night
School Improvement Team Member
• Worked with a team responsible for updating various sections of the
school improvement plan
• Analyzed various pieces of data to include in school improvement plan
• Collaborated with other staff members on ways to better the school culture
and climate
Additional Contributions to the School:
 Poetry Club Coordinator and Director
 After School Title I instructor
 Saturday School Title I Instructor
 Principals Disciplinary Committee
 ELA curriculum development/restructuring team
 9th grade MEAP preparatory instruction
 10th and 11th Grade MME preparatory instruction
 MEAP and MME/ACT test facilitator
 Michigan Principals Fellowship
 Red Ribbon Week Coordinator
 Assistant Dean of Students
 Multi-Cultural Club Vice President
 Co-Chair: National Honors Society
 School Improvement Team
 Principal’s Leadership Team
 Saginaw Valley State University Common Core Alignment Team
 Yearbook Advisor
Honors and Awards:
 Pi Lambda Theta
 U.S.A Honors Society
 Golden Key International Honours’Society
 Parent Advisory Council High School Teacher of the Year 2009-2010
 Principals Appreciation Award Recipient 2011-2012
Professional Recommendations:
Ms. Deb Hoerres, High School Director of Curriculum, Instruction
and Assessment
Henry Ford Academy: School of Creative Studies
485 West Milwaukee Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(248) 904-2953
Mr. Matthew Guyton, Math teacher, Instructional Coach
Education Achievement Authority of Michigan
300 River Place Drive
Detroit, MI, 48207
(734) 331-7983
Jodie Zwiren, High School English teacher
Detroit Community High School
12675 Burt Road
Detroit, MI 48223
(248)470-3703
Resume-Scott R. Conwell
Resume-Scott R. Conwell

Resume-Scott R. Conwell

  • 1.
    Scott R. Conwell 18003Winsome, Fraser, MI 48026 (586)569-9477 mr.conwell101@gmail.com _________________________________________________________________________________ “Mr. Conwell is a creative teacher who utilizes multiple teaching strategies and practices that better his students. I have watched him adapt to the various learning methods of students and he has been able to tailor lessons and assignments to best reach their needs.” Matthew Guyton former co-worker “What instantly impressed me, and continues to do so, are the high academic expectations Mr. Conwell has for all of his students. He is adept at seeking out resources and planning creative, challenging lessons that adhere to both the school and state standards.” Jodie Zwiren High School Teacher Detroit Community Schools Education, Honors, and Certifications Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, May 2014 School Administrator Certified K-12 Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. Major: English Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, 2008 Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society Member Golden Key International Honour’s Society Member Provisional Certifications Michigan State Secondary Education. Renewed 2014-2017 Certified- (6-12) in English (BA) and Social Studies (RX) Key Qualifications Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, technology and motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning. Intense training in ACT/MME preparation instruction for all subject areas Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on the Internet. Assist with information retrieval. Trained in using metacognitive strategies to improve students reading and organization skills Employment Southeastern High School Education Achievement Authority of Michigan Academic Success Coordinator /Department Head English  Managed and maintained the instructional core for the English Language Arts department.  Worked with students in both push in and pull out situations to facilitate additional instruction.  Worked with and complied data to set student expectations focusing on growth  Aided teachers on focusing their instruction on specific student needs  Maintained academic focus by utilizing motivational techniques  Classroom observations to focus teachers and students on learning targets  Keeping up with current and recent educational theology and strategies to aid my teachers in their instruction.
  • 2.
    “Mr. Conwell createsa classroom that is safe for all learners. No student in his classroom is afraid to ask questions or to ask for help. They know that they are respected and viewed as individual learners.” Robert Lozelle, Former Principal. “A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.” Horace Mann Kellwood Alternative High School East Detroit Public Schools English and social studies Teacher 2013-2014 • Efficiently maintained and adapted to a fast-paced and multi-task oriented classroom. • Adapted and developed modified learning activities and behavioral plans for students of all levels • Collaborated with different grade level teams to align reading and math goals across the curriculum • Utilized testing result data to base instruction and meet individual needs. • Benchmarked and strategically monitored at-risk students and evaluated instructional changes. • Created fun and engaging research based lessons using SmartBoard technology. Pontiac Academy for Excellence High School Pontiac Academy for Excellence High School Educator, Grades 9-12 2008-2013 • Researched, developed and implemented a new English curriculum aligned to High School Content Expectations (HSCE) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) • Tracked student achievement through common assessments and state standards • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) and resource students • Trained and utilized the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model to meet the needs of ELLs • Designed and applied an honors and remedial English program • Aligned Michigan CCSS into similar units to create a cohesive high school English curriculum • Analyzed and collected student data to assess and target weak areas on the MME and ACT Teacher Mentor and Lead Teacher • Provided mentorship to new and beginning teachers to strengthen their classroom management and curriculum development • Collaborated with the Curriculum Director to develop a school wide curriculum and lesson design • Trained two different novice teachers in a co-teaching atmosphere • Served as coordinator of Family Literacy Night School Improvement Team Member • Worked with a team responsible for updating various sections of the school improvement plan • Analyzed various pieces of data to include in school improvement plan • Collaborated with other staff members on ways to better the school culture and climate
  • 3.
    Additional Contributions tothe School:  Poetry Club Coordinator and Director  After School Title I instructor  Saturday School Title I Instructor  Principals Disciplinary Committee  ELA curriculum development/restructuring team  9th grade MEAP preparatory instruction  10th and 11th Grade MME preparatory instruction  MEAP and MME/ACT test facilitator  Michigan Principals Fellowship  Red Ribbon Week Coordinator  Assistant Dean of Students  Multi-Cultural Club Vice President  Co-Chair: National Honors Society  School Improvement Team  Principal’s Leadership Team  Saginaw Valley State University Common Core Alignment Team  Yearbook Advisor Honors and Awards:  Pi Lambda Theta  U.S.A Honors Society  Golden Key International Honours’Society  Parent Advisory Council High School Teacher of the Year 2009-2010  Principals Appreciation Award Recipient 2011-2012 Professional Recommendations: Ms. Deb Hoerres, High School Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Henry Ford Academy: School of Creative Studies 485 West Milwaukee Street Detroit, MI 48202 (248) 904-2953 Mr. Matthew Guyton, Math teacher, Instructional Coach Education Achievement Authority of Michigan 300 River Place Drive Detroit, MI, 48207 (734) 331-7983 Jodie Zwiren, High School English teacher Detroit Community High School 12675 Burt Road Detroit, MI 48223 (248)470-3703