SCOTT J. HOWARD--education, work experience, activities, accomplishments, honors, publications, and presentations
CURRENT POSITION
Composition, Literature, and Social Studies Instructor, Spearfish High School
LICENSES
South Dakota Teachers Certificate: Secondary Education; English/Language Arts authorization. Endorsements: 7-12 English Education, History, Sociology, and Psychology; 5-8 Language Arts and Social Science.
Coaching: Basketball, 7-12 Assistant Varsity Coach, Middle School Coach, K-8 Coach.
SKILLS
* Proven abilities in English and Social Studies instruction
* Demonstrated proficiency in developing students' critical thinking skills
* Recognized interpersonal communications and multicultural knowledge
EDUCATION
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Master of Arts, English, May 1998
Thesis: "Incommensurability and Nicholas Black Elk"
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD
Bachelor of Science in Education, English major and History minor, May 1996
Central High School, Rapid City, SD, 1990
WORK EXPERIENCE
Spearfish High School, Spearfish, SD, 9/2001 to present
Language Arts and Social Studies Instructor
*Rising Scholar Composition and Literature, World History I and II, Creative Writing, Freshman Writing and Literature, American Literature, World Geography, Alternative School English
Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD, 1998 to 2001; Fall 2003; Fall 2010 to present
Adjunct Instructor in English and Humanities, Literature and Composition Courses; Rising Scholars Course
* Developing students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
* Teaching of the writing process, critical thinking, argumentation, and research
* Encouraging students to ask questions and formulate ideas based on explainable criteria
* Tailoring assignments to challenge students to reflect on their culture and values
Other university courses taught:
*Introduction to Philosophy
*Introduction to Western Humanities
University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, 9/96 -5/98
Literature and Composition Instructor
* Designed and taught introductory literature and writing courses
* Utilized class discussion and cooperative learning to expose students to literature
* Constructed assignments to cover multicultural perspectives and to explore social, moral, and philosophical issues relevant to contemporary society
ACTIVITIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND HONORS
* SHS Teacher of the Year, 2014-2015
* Independent research and writing, with publications of articles, book reviews, poetry, and fiction.
* SHS Philosophy Society member and organizer 2005-2015
* SHS assistant debate coach, 2007/2008
PROJECTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS
Projects and Publications
Howard, Scott J.
How Long Was I Out? Co-writer with Jason Guthmiller, folk-American music.
Editor, The Walls of Covenant, a fantasy series by Lee W. Howard. 2011 to present.
Left Hook. Young Adult novel. 2010.
Digging for Lightning. Poetry. Poor Boy Press (2006).
"Tributaries." South Dakota Review (2003).
“Digging for Lightning.” South Dakota Review. 38:4 (2000).
Review of The Black Elk Reader, edited by Clyde Holler. American Indian Culture and Research Journal. 24:4 (2000).
Review of Native American Sundance Religion and Ceremony: An Annotated Bibliography, compiled by Phillip M. White. American Indian Culture and Research Journal. 23:1 (1999).
Incommensurability and Nicholas Black Elk: An Exploration. Master's in English Thesis. University of South Dakota library, 1998.
"Incommensurability and Nicholas Black Elk: An Exploration." American Indian Culture and Research Journal. 23:1 (2000).
“Contemporary American Indian Storytelling: An Outsider’s Perspective.” American Indian Quarterly. 23:1 (1999).
“Badlands” and “Broken Home.” Prairie Winds (1999).
“Walking with God.” Eureka Literary Magazine. Spring (1999).
“The Race.” Sidewalks. Fall/Winter (1998/1999).
“Where Story, Place, and Community Converge: An Interview with Kent Meyers.” South Dakota Review. 36:4 (1998).
"Canyon'” and "Dawn of Rendering." South Dakota Review. 35:4 (1997).
"Motel." Green Bowl Review. Spring (1996).
Presentations
Lakota Language: An Introduction. Spearfish High School Inservice, Spearfish, SD, February 2024.
Guest speaker on Lakota language in advanced French class, Spring 2018.
"Introduction to Oceti Sakowin and the OSEU standards." Spearfish High School Inservice, Spearfish, SD, 16 February 2018.
"How to teach writing without making yourself crazy." Spearfish High School Inservice, Spearfish, SD, 17 February 2017.
"Conceptual Organizers." Spearfish High School Inservice, Spearfish, SD, 20 January 2014.
"Practical Matters." Guest speaker for student teacher seminar via Skype. Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Prof. Christopher Hanks. 2013, 2014.
Featured Author, Prairie Winds Writers' Workshop, Spearfish, SD, March 2011.
"On Being a Good Student." Spearfish Kiwanis Club luncheon, Spearfish, SD, March 2011.
"Logic, Truth, and Godel." Black Hills State University Philosophy Society, Spearfish, SD, 2004.
"Kant: Appearance and Reality." Black Hills State University Philosophy Society, Spearfish, SD, 2003.
"What is Poetry?" Black Hills State University English Club, Spearfish, SD, March 2001.
“Cultural Awareness." Lakota Omniciye singing group. Nemo Job Corp. Nemo, SD, March 2001
"Philosophy of History." Black Hills State University Philosophy Society, Spearfish, SD, February 2001.
"An Evening with Nellie Two Bulls." Lakota Omniciye singing group, Spearfish, SD, November 2000.
"Lakota Omniciye Song and Dance." Belle Fourche after school program, Belle Fourche, October 2000.
"Writing Poetry." Black Hills State University Creative Writing class, Spearfish, SD, October 2000.
"Ideas, Meaning, and Communication." Black Hills Research Symposium, Spearfish, SD, March 2000.
"Language and Truth." Black Hills State University Philosophy Society, Spearfish, SD, February 2000.
"Nietzsche's Philosophy." Black Hills State University Philosophy Society, Spearfish, SD, December 1999.
"Martin Luther King's Letter from Birmingham Jail." United Campus Ministries Discussion Forum, SDSMT. Rapid City, SD, January 1999.