Dave Sennerud

About Dave Sennerud

Education and communications professional with over two decades of experience. As a nationally certified teacher, I have taught at the high school and college levels with secondary endorsements in both English and Social Studies. I have advised or coached several student organizations or teams, including the student newspaper and the debate team. As a journalist, I look for unique angles that grab readers, track down quality sources of information and tell stories that engage readers across different platforms. I bring social media proficiency, public speaking experience, organization savvy and leadership ability. I know a variety of related software and applications, and can adapt and learn new platforms quickly.(CHECK OUT some of my articles on my portfolio site, linked under Contact Info.)

Experience

1. English Teacher

   Belvidere School District 100

   Aug 2015 — Present · Belvidere, IL

   Teach grades 9-12 in English-related subjects- Design curriculum to meet instructional goals- Design assessments to evaluate student learning- Advise student debate teamCourses taught: English 10, Creative Writing, Debate, Advanced Debate, Advanced Oral Communication (Speech), English 12.

Education

• The University of Southern Mississippi

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum and Instruction (History)

  1995 — 1996

• Northwestern University

  B.S., Journalism

  1983 — 1987

• Quigley South

  High School Diploma

  1979 — 1983

• Northeastern Illinois University

  Teaching Certification, Secondary Education and Teaching

  1991 — 1993

• Ohio University

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (In Progress), Communication (Journalism)

  2006 — 2009