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Amy J. Shelton

Monroe,NC

Summary

Organized teaching professional with eight years of classroom instruction. Great enthusiasm for teaching science concepts to students. Would like to continue teaching students so that they may make a difference in their own lives and in our future world.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay at Home Mother

The Shelton Household
Monroe, NC
06.1999 - Current
  • Stay at home mother for twenty-two years.
  • Volunteered in school classrooms and as a chaperone for field trips.
  • Tutored in classrooms.

High School Equivalency Instructor

South Piedmont Community College
Monroe, NC
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Planned and facilitated lessons for adult learners.
  • Provided direct instruction for adult learners in reading, science, social studies, and math to help to prepare them for high school equivalency exams.
  • Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.


Swim Instructor

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
Monroe, NC
06.2004 - 08.2011
  • Taught swimming lessons to infants through twelve-year-old children, both public and private.

Secondary Science Teacher

Union County Public Schools
Monroe High School, Monroe, N.C.
07.1992 - 06.1999
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
  • Taught five periods of science for grades nine through twelve each day.
  • Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Taught students to utilize problem-solving methodology and techniques during tests.
  • Tutored students after school to prepare them for End of Course Exam in Physical Science and Biology.
  • Attended staff meetings each month and served on Effective Schools Committee 1992-1996 and chaired 1993-1994.
  • Diving/Assistant Swim Coach 1992-1999.
  • Project Graduation Supervisor 1993-1996.
  • Science Fair Chairperson 1992-1994.
  • Student Council Supervisor 1993-1995.

Secondary Science and Basic Math Teacher

Rowan-Salisbury School System
Salisbury High School, Salisbury, NC
09.1991 - 06.1992
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
  • Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
  • Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
  • Taught Physical Science, Earth Science, and Basic Math.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
05.1991

Certificate of Radiological Technologist - Radiologic Technology

Moses Cone Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Greensboro, NC
07.1988

Associate of Science - Science

Louisburg College
Louisburg, NC
05.1986

Skills

    • Teaching/tutoring
    • Test proctoring
    • Interpersonal skills
      • Positive reinforcement
      • Critical thinking
      • Student-centered learning

Affiliations

  • Member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of Monroe from 1994-1999, Treasurer 1995-1996 and President 1998-1999.
  • Member NC Swim Coaches Board Member 1997-1999. 
  • Member National Education Association 1992-1999.
  • Member NC Educators Association 1992-1999.
  • Member NC High School Athletic Association 1992-1999.
  • Member NC Coaches Association 1992-1999.
  • Member NC Science Teachers Association 1991-1999.
  • Member American Society of Radiologic Technologist 1988-1994.
  • Member American Registry of Radiologic Technologist 1988-1996.
  • Member NC Society of Radiologic Technologist 1986-1991.

Additional Information

Volunteer Activities include:
  • Senior High Youth Counselor, Central United Methodist Church, 1995-1997.
  • Upward League Volunteer Coach, Central United Methodist Church: Flag Football Cheerleaders 2010; Basketball Cheerleaders 2010-2011; Soccer 2010-2014.
  • Sunday School Teacher and substitute, Central United Methodist Church, Nursery through High School, 2002-2015 and Adult 2016-2017.

Timeline

High School Equivalency Instructor

South Piedmont Community College
01.2018 - 06.2018

Swim Instructor

Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center
06.2004 - 08.2011

Stay at Home Mother

The Shelton Household
06.1999 - Current

Secondary Science Teacher

Union County Public Schools
07.1992 - 06.1999

Secondary Science and Basic Math Teacher

Rowan-Salisbury School System
09.1991 - 06.1992

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Greensboro College

Certificate of Radiological Technologist - Radiologic Technology

Moses Cone Hospital School of Radiologic Technology

Associate of Science - Science

Louisburg College

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