Steve Spracale

*** * ****** ****, *****, AZ *****

Phone: 480-***-**** E-Mail: acsaph@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position that will allow me the opportunity to fully utilize my skills as a writer and educator coinciding with my leadership abilities I’ve practiced over the last twenty-five years of teaching.

Experience

Mesa Unified Schools August 1994 – 2014 (Retired)

American History & Social Studies Teacher, grades 7-9. Teaching thousands of students over my tenure, I was involved in creating a vibrant learning environment, while engaging the students in extracurricular activities as well. Over the years I coached the 9th grade softball team, created and supervised both the Investment Club and Guitar Club. Mesa Community College August 2001 - Present

History Teacher – U.S. History, Sports in the US, and Post W.W. II I remain a member of the part time (adjunct) faculty, working for students of all ages who enroll in the evening classes. Scottsdale Unified School District January 1993 - 2001 Economics and Free Enterprise. Created a highly engaged classroom during the summer-school program culminating in our class being highlighted for a stock contest on the nationally broadcast morning show, Squawk Box, on CNBC television. The Arizona Republic July 2001 - 2009

Feature Writer, East Valley and Editorial Writer, Chandler. Work as a stringer for the Arizona Republic, duties would include writing assigned stories as well as pitching the editor on timely topics for insertion.

City of Tempe June 1980 - 1994

Recreation Leader III, Adult and Youth Sports, Security Staff Leader. Starting with the city as a teen volunteer, my career progressed in responsibility and scope to have me lead adult recreation programs and ultimately become the head of security before leaving the city. City of Scottsdale August 1996 - 1998

Recreation Leaded II, Indian School Park Tennis Center. Supervising and management of the Tennis Center and park service activities for Indian School Park. 2

Education

Arizona State University BA, History, 1989

Northern Arizona University M. Ed. English & Education, 1995 Lacrosse University Ph. D. Communications, 2006

Skills

Advanced course work in: public relations, grant writing and censorship Published thesis: Censorship within the Walls of Public Education: From Adolescent Novels to Uniforms, and Everything In Between.

Hundreds of articles, editorials, blogs and other content published in print and digitally, active on social media with more than 8,000 active followers on Twitter. Strong written communication, exceptional AP editing skills.