Shawn Eccles
El Cajon
Summary
Shawn is a passionate educator and lifelong learner currently pursuing his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at High Tech High Graduate School of Education. As a Humanities teacher at Bostonia Global High School, he inspires 11th and 12th graders through engaging political science courses. Shawn's diverse background, including roles as a bagpipe teacher at Helix High School, small business owner, and park ranger at Grand Canyon National Park, brings a unique perspective to his educational journey. His experiences have fueled his commitment to transformative leadership and deeper learning pedagogy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Advisor
Bostonia Global High School
01.2022 - Current
- Expert at creating PBL humanities content for all high school grade levels including all social science subjects
- Represents the school regularly in describing its model and is the primary expert on competency based learning for the school
- Passionate about building professional relationships and fostering trust with students in order boost their motivation and belonging at school
Bagpipe Teacher
Helix High School
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Taught music theory and practical application in both physical and online settings
- Lead students on off campus performing and learning experiences regularly, including long distance/overnight travel
Park Ranger
Grand Canyon National Park (NPS)
09.2010 - 10.2014
- Developed and presented educational programs on a wide variety of topics including: climate change, geology, local history, local wildlife
- Interviewed, hired, and trained volunteer staff on curriculum development and presentation of educational programs about the park and it's resources
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
Point Loma, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Single Subject Teaching
San Diego State Universtiy
San Diego, CA06-2020
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student Engagement
- Adapting Resources to Diverse Learning Needs
- Adept at Using and Teaching Ethical use of AI
- Strong Classroom Management Regardless of Class Size
- Data Analysis
Certification
- California Teaching Credential For ELA
- California Teaching Credential for HSS
Timeline
Teacher/Advisor
Bostonia Global High School
01.2022 - Current
Bagpipe Teacher
Helix High School
01.2017 - 12.2021
Park Ranger
Grand Canyon National Park (NPS)
09.2010 - 10.2014
- California Teaching Credential For ELA
- California Teaching Credential for HSS
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science Single Subject Teaching
San Diego State Universtiy
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