John Shawler

John Shawler

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Music Educator, EdTech Developer, Vintage Computer Enthusiast

  • Education

    • Ohio University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Music Education Music Education
    • The University of Sheffield

      2009 - 2010
      MSc Electronic and Digital Library Management
  • Experience

    • Ohio University

      Sept 2002 - Jun 2003
      Student Library Assistant

      - Performed day-to-day library operations including interlibrary loan requests, shelving, and shelf-reading of books.- Provided patron assistance at the circulation desk.- Assisted with cataloging new music recordings.- Digitized reel-to-reel music recordings for the university archive.

    • Prince George's County Public Schools

      Aug 2003 - Jun 2005
      Music Teacher

      - Taught elementary school vocal/general music.- Worked with students of diverse backgrounds in a low-income school district.- Networked with other teachers to develop behavior plans for at risk students- Directed seasonal concerts and musical performances.

    • Apple Retail

      Jan 2004 - Jul 2005
      Inventory Control Specialist

      - Responsible for ensuring adequate inventory levels of materials and products in accordance with inventory cycles.- Conducted inventory analysis to anticipate shortages.- Implemented inventory control procedures.- Coordinated and managed physical cycle counts.

    • Newport News Public Schools

      Aug 2005 - Jun 2007
      Music Teacher

      - Taught elementary school vocal/general music.- Worked with students of diverse backgrounds in a low-income school district.- Networked with other teachers to develop behavior plans for at risk students- Directed seasonal concerts and musical performances.

    • Ulsan Public Schools

      Aug 2007 - Aug 2009
      EFL Teacher

      - Taught English as a Foreign Language to middle school students in Ulsan, South Korea.- Created new classes to suit the needs of the school and students.- Co-directed English and Korean-based cultural events for students, parents, and teachers.- Developed curricula for the English program.

    • Apple Retail

      Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
      Mac Specialist

      - Developed customer and small business relationships in a retail environment.- Consistently met or exceeded sales goals.- Provided a high level of service and support to customers.- Used Salesforce to track and maintain sales and client relationships.

    • Credo Reference

      Aug 2011 - Jan 2013
      Service Delivery Manager

      Managed team of six employees developing information literacy tools and services for clients in higher education.Served as principal liaison to the development team creating, assigning, and tracking reports through JIRA. Trained sales team in the use of the Literati platform and accompanied them on site visits to answer technical questions about the product from existing and potential clients.

    • Ascension Catholic Church

      Jan 2013 - Apr 2017
      Music Director

      Direct and manage all aspects of the music program, including choosing, acquiring, and cataloging music, and directing choirs at three weekly masses and directing seasonal performances with adult and youth choirs.

    • Putnam County Schools

      Aug 2013 - now
      Teacher, Instrumental Music

      Director of Bands, Winfield Middle School. Responsible for all aspects of recruitment, retention, and curriculum development, with an emphasis on technology integration.

    • West Virginia State University

      May 2020 - now

      Instructor and developer of all online music courses, including American Music History and Music Appreciation. Collaborate with the Center for Online Learning to introduce new initiatives for professors to record interactive lectures using Open Broadcaster Software and Moodle. Responsible for data collection and representation to university administration and national reporting agencies. Co-chair of the WVSU Data Council.

      • Adjunct Instructor

        Sept 2016 - now
      • Director Of Institutional Research

        May 2020 - Sept 2020
    • Theta Music Technologies

      Jun 2021 - now
      Developer

      Developer of the Band Essentials e-learning platform for band and orchestra.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Technology Integration Specialist

      West Virginia Department of Education
      Aug 2017
    • Teacher, Instrumental/Vocal Music K-12

      West Virginia Department of Education
      Jun 2014
    • Certificate in Effective College Instruction

      ACUE (Association of College and University Educators)
      Apr 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John Shawler
      Teacher of the Year Putnam County Schools May 2022
    • Awarded to John Shawler
      Extra Yard for Teachers Award College Football Playoff Foundation Dec 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising Chairperson

      Issued by Ohio University on Oct 2020
      Ohio UniversityAssociated with John Shawler
    • Charity Shop Volunteer

      Issued by Oxfam on Oct 2009
      OxfamAssociated with John Shawler
    • Assistant Director

      Issued by Hurricane Community Band on Apr 2019
      Hurricane Community BandAssociated with John Shawler