Hello! I'm Eric Shannon Sizemore, an experienced educator and instructor specializing in secondary social studies and exploring audio, video, broadcast, and film. With a strong academic background from the University of North Alabama, I have developed and led new educational programs while also teaching ESL both domestically and internationally. I am passionate about combining my expertise in education with my love of media and film to create engaging learning experiences. Throughout my career, I've gained diverse experiences including creating and teaching new courses, substituting in multiple schools, and engaging with students across various settings in the US and abroad. I have also worked as a radio personality and film production assistant, which enriches my approach to teaching and allows me to bring practical insights into my classrooms. I'm excited about opportunities to continue growing and making a positive impact in the education and media fields.

Eric Shannon Sizemore

Hello! I'm Eric Shannon Sizemore, an experienced educator and instructor specializing in secondary social studies and exploring audio, video, broadcast, and film. With a strong academic background from the University of North Alabama, I have developed and led new educational programs while also teaching ESL both domestically and internationally. I am passionate about combining my expertise in education with my love of media and film to create engaging learning experiences. Throughout my career, I've gained diverse experiences including creating and teaching new courses, substituting in multiple schools, and engaging with students across various settings in the US and abroad. I have also worked as a radio personality and film production assistant, which enriches my approach to teaching and allows me to bring practical insights into my classrooms. I'm excited about opportunities to continue growing and making a positive impact in the education and media fields.

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Hello! I’m Eric Shannon Sizemore, an experienced educator and instructor specializing in secondary social studies and exploring audio, video, broadcast, and film. With a strong academic background from the University of North Alabama, I have developed and led new educational programs while also teaching ESL both domestically and internationally. I am passionate about combining my expertise in education with my love of media and film to create engaging learning experiences.

Throughout my career, I’ve gained diverse experiences including creating and teaching new courses, substituting in multiple schools, and engaging with students across various settings in the US and abroad. I have also worked as a radio personality and film production assistant, which enriches my approach to teaching and allows me to bring practical insights into my classrooms. I’m excited about opportunities to continue growing and making a positive impact in the education and media fields.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Beginner

Work Experience

Instructor, Exploring Audio/Video, Broadcast, and Film at Southwest Middle School
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created program from inception. Teaching students about audio, video, broadcast, and film production in middle school.
Instructor, English as a Second Language at University of North Alabama
December 31, 2014 - August 27, 2025
Instructed ESL Speaking and Grammar courses for Levels 1 and 2 in Fall 2014.
Instructor, English as a Second Language at American English Center, Odessa, Ukraine
April 30, 2014 - August 27, 2025
Taught Speaking and Grammar to ESL students at Levels 1 through 6 from October 2013 to April 2014. Additionally provided business and conversational English instruction.
Instructor, English as a Second Language at American English Center, Kyiv, Ukraine
June 30, 2013 - August 27, 2025
Instructed ESL Speaking and Grammar to Levels 1 through 6 from October 2012 to June 2013.
Substitute Teacher at Various Schools (Florence High School; Florence Freshmen Center; Florence Middle School; Deshler High School; Deshler Middle School)
May 31, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Served as substitute teacher across multiple schools from August 2015 to May 2016, gaining experience teaching various subjects and grade levels.
Bartender at Wildwood Tavern
May 1, 2016 - Present
Bartender duties, customer service and sales since May 2016.
Bartender and Server at City Hardware
November 30, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Served customers and managed bar operations from August 2014 to November 2016.
Bartender and Server at The Country Club
October 31, 2012 - August 27, 2025
Provided bartending and serving services from June 2009 to October 2012.
Radio Production Assistant and On Air Personality at WQLT 107.3 FM Big River Broadcasting
June 30, 2007 - August 27, 2025
Worked as radio production assistant and on air personality from January 2006 to June 2007.

Education

Master of Arts in Education at University of North Alabama
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2017
Bachelor of Science in Communications at University of North Alabama
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2006

Qualifications

Praxis Exam Qualification - Social Studies
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Praxis Exam Qualification - World/US History
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Praxis Exam Qualification - Principles of Learning and Teaching (7-12)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Substitute License, Alabama State Department of Education
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Alabama Reading Initiative
August 1, 2016 - August 27, 2025
Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity CertTESOL)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality