Paul Dennis Jr
padennisjr@gmail.com
Raleigh, North Carolina
www.linkedin.com/in/paul-dennis-jr-01a86416a
Professional Summary
Creative and driven English graduate with a minor in African and African American Studies and diverse experience in education, writing, and coaching. Strong background in teaching, leadership, and communication across academic and community settings. Passionate about storytelling, content marketing, and cultural analysis. Recently certified in HubSpot Content Marketing and HubSpot Inbounding, with growing expertise in digital media strategy. Open to opportunities in education, writing, marketing, and mission-driven work.
Certifications
HubSpot Academy
Content Marketing Certification — Earned August 2025
Demonstrated expertise in content strategy, storytelling, audience engagement, and campaign creation.
Inbound Marketing Certification — Earned August 2025
Demonstrated expertise in inbound approaches to creating content, using social promotion, converting and nurturing leads, and marketing to customers.
Danville Public Schools
CPR Certification — Earned August 2023
First Aid Certification — Earned August 2023
Bloodborne Pathogen Certification — Earned August 2024
ALICE Training Certification — Earned November 2024
App-Garner University
Effective Substitute Teacher Training Certification — Earned August 2025
Skills
- Content Writing & Strategy
- SEO Basics & Inbound Marketing
- Social Media Content Planning
- Blogging & Editorial Publishing
- Public Speaking & Curriculum Design
- Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
- Classroom & Team Leadership
- WordPress (Basic), Content Management
Education
Averett University — B.A. in English, Minor in African and African American Studies
Graduated: Summer 2021
Capstone Project: An Analysis of the Cultural Impact of Conscious Rap: Exploring Themes in J. Cole’s “4YourEyezOnly”
Relevant Coursework: Creative Writing, Harlem Renaissance, Women in Literature, Advanced Poetry
Richard Bland College — Dual Enrollment, 2016–2017
Prince George High School, VA — Graduated 2017
IB Program Graduate | Editor-in-Chief of Literary Magazine | Sports Editor, The Royal News
Teaching & Coaching Experience
English Teacher
Wake Forest Charter Academy — Wake Forest , NC | August 2025 –
Science Teacher
Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School — Zebulon, NC | Jan 2025 – Jun 2025
Adjunct Professor of English
Averett University — Danville, VA | 2023 – 2024
English Teacher & Publications Advisor
George Washington High School — Danville, VA | 2021 – 2024
- Designed literature and writing curriculum incorporating diverse voices
- Led school publication and guided students in editing and design
- Advised student organizations and coached esports and athletics
Tutor
Danville Church and Community Tutoring — Danville, VA | 2022 – 2024
- Provided academic support in reading, writing, and exam preparation
Leadership & Extracurricular Involvement
- Anime Club Sponsor, GWHS (2022–2024)
- E-Sports Head Coach, GWHS (2024)
- Assistant Softball & Football Coach, Zebulon & GWHS (2022–2025)
- Defensive Coordinator, Danville Bulldogs 7on7 (2022)
- Resident Assistant, Averett University (2017–2020)
- Founder & Vocalist, Black Student Union Singers (2017–2020)
- Editor & Contributor, The Ember Literary Magazine & The Chanticleer (2015-2018)
Additional Experience
Retail & Service Roles (2013–2020)
Worked in various customer service, food service, and warehouse roles including Bojangles, Chick-fil-A, Dick’s Sporting Goods, McDonald’s, Amazon, and Bon Appetit. Gained hands-on experience in teamwork, time management, and leadership under pressure.