Shannon Kent
About Shannon Kent
Shannon Kent is a Sales Account Executive at Turnitin, where she has worked since 2023, following various roles within the company since 2016. With a background in education and a focus on enhancing writing instruction, she connects educators with tools to prepare students for success in a digital world.
Work at Turnitin
Shannon Kent has been employed at Turnitin since 2016, holding various positions that reflect her growth within the company. Currently, she serves as a Sales Account Executive, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she was a Sales Account Manager from 2020 to 2022 and a Senior Sales Account Manager for eight months in 2022 to 2023. Her extensive experience at Turnitin also includes serving as a Senior Relationship Manager and a Relationship Manager, contributing to her understanding of educational technology sales.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Kent holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of California, Davis, where she also completed a Minor in English. She furthered her education in teaching English as a Foreign Language, obtaining a TEFL Certificate from TEFL International and a TEFL-C from Teachers College of Columbia University. Additionally, she studied at Universidad de Granada, enhancing her language skills and cultural understanding. Her educational background supports her current role in educational technology sales.
Background in Education
Shannon Kent has a diverse background in education, having worked as a teacher and tutor in various capacities. Her experience includes serving as a Teacher Assistant at Sacred Heart Parish School and as an Americorps Tutor Mentor at John Bidwell Elementary School. She also taught English at Disney English in China and worked as a Substitute ESL Teacher at St Giles International. This background informs her current focus on connecting educators with tools that enhance writing instruction.
Achievements in Educational Technology
Shannon Kent achieved the Turnitin Master Advocate designation in 2019, reflecting her expertise in Turnitin applications for K12 education. Her work emphasizes preparing students for success in a digital world, with a focus on critical thinking and media literacy skills. Through her roles at Turnitin, she actively connects educators with resources that enhance their teaching methodologies.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Earlier in her career, Shannon Kent gained valuable experience as an Events and Education Intern at Habitot Children's Museum. This role, along with her teaching positions, provided her with insights into educational programming and community engagement. Her early career experiences laid the groundwork for her later roles in educational technology sales.