Scott Conwell is an experienced educator seeking a teaching position. He has a Masters in Educational Leadership and is certified to teach English and social studies for grades 6-12 in Michigan. He has 18 years of teaching experience and has taken on leadership roles such as department head and instructional coach. Recommendations praise his creative teaching strategies, ability to challenge and support all students, and talent for inspiring a love of learning.

1. Scott R. Conwell
18003 Winsome, Fraser, MI 48026
(586)569-9477
mr.conwell101@gmail.com
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“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 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

3. 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