Auburn Sheaffer
Toledo
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in secondary education leadership. Skilled in curriculum development, student discipline, and staff training, with focus on fostering collaborative environments. Recognized for adaptability and achieving measurable results. Known for effective communication, strategic planning, and enhancing student success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acting Assistant Principal/Dean
Burroughs K-8
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in managing daily school operations, ensuring a positive learning environment.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Evaluated student performance data to identify areas for academic improvement.
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported student discipline processes, promoting behavioral expectations and conflict resolution.
On-Call District Administrator
Toledo Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Language Arts Grade 9-12
C.A.S.T.L.E. Dropout Prevention High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Hybrid, online and in-person teaching in inner city during COVID lockdowns
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and feedback
Sr. Consultant
Sheaffer & Assoc, LLC
01.2009 - Current
- Urban Organizational Climate/Protocols since 2009
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client systems, providing actionable insights for enhancements.
- Facilitated workshops to identify process improvements and align stakeholder objectives.
- Developed strategic recommendations to enhance client operations and drive organizational efficiency.
Language Arts Instructor
Vanlue Local Schools
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Participated in teams that brought school from Continuous Improvement in 2005 to an Excellent Rating in 2008
- Designed and resourced entire English Curriculum 9-12
- Spearheaded high school-wide college prep writing program with specialization in MLA writing protocols
- Directed School Plays and Oral Communications
- Valedictorian’s “Most Influential Teacher” (Awarded 2x in 4 years)
10th College Prep and Honors English
Toledo Public Schools, Findlay High School
12.2004 - 05.2005
- Senior Writing and Lit Aug. 2004-Dec.2004
- College Prep, Honors and AP English 10-12 Spring 2004
Professor of Urban Teacher Candidate Field Experiences
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
- Coordinator/Researcher in Cleveland Urban School to Health Sciences pipeline in partnership with NEOMED. Program coordinator for multiple $2 million grant compliance STEM initiatives(2016-2020)
National Marketing and Sales Director
Access Computer Products
04.1993 - 04.1996
- Played significant role in growing a $3 million company to a $9 million company Inc. Magazine’s Top 10 Fastest Growing companies in Michigan 1993-96
- Developed marketing and brand programs
- Trained customer service teams to create profit centers in diverse corporations
- Gained top-performing distributor accounts in Boston, Atlanta, Baltimore, New York, Indianapolis and Toronto
Education
PhD - Urban Education Policy
Cleveland State University
12.2020
B.A. - English Composition, Magna Cum Laude
DePauw University
Greencastle, Indiana01.1985
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Teacher evaluation
- Policy enforcement
- Operations oversight
- Special education
- Entrepreneurial personality
Certification
- Ohio Principal License (Grades 5-12) Exp. 2027-06-30
- Ohio Language Arts Certification (Grades 7-12) Exp. 2027-06-30
Awards
Citation of Teaching Excellence in Creative Writing, Univ. of Michigan 1988, Certificate of Excellence U of Findlay Foundations Program 2000, 2001, Outstanding Teacher Award, BRIDGE program (Minority Outreach) 2000, 2001, “Teacher Making A Difference” Award U of F 2001, 2002 (student exit surveys), Most Influential Teacher Vanlue High School 2006, 2011,, Selected by students for 2010 Commencement Address
Publications
- Dissertation 2020: Provides Framework for School Student Autonomy and Dignity in Urban Teacher Education
- Held Multiple Research positions from Multiple Grant Sources in STEM Urban Teacher Education, Cleveland State U 2016-2020
- April 2019 Presenter at AERA (American Educational Research Association) “Centering Youth Knowledge in Teacher Education: Youth Participatory Action Research’s Promise and Complexity for New Teacher Development”
- New Directions: “Earning a PhD in a Crisis” co-author 2022
- Winner of 2022 Abolitionist Teaching Network Grant (Atlanta, GA)
- Nationally known NPR “The Moth” story-teller: “The Phone Call” included in 2017 Best-Selling Collection All These Wonders and Reader’s Digest 2018 “Stories of Our America.” 2 Million Views on YouTube
Timeline
Acting Assistant Principal/Dean
Burroughs K-8
09.2024 - 06.2025
On-Call District Administrator
Toledo Public Schools
03.2022 - Current
Language Arts Grade 9-12
C.A.S.T.L.E. Dropout Prevention High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Sr. Consultant
Sheaffer & Assoc, LLC
01.2009 - Current
Language Arts Instructor
Vanlue Local Schools
01.2005 - 01.2009
10th College Prep and Honors English
Toledo Public Schools, Findlay High School
12.2004 - 05.2005
National Marketing and Sales Director
Access Computer Products
04.1993 - 04.1996
B.A. - English Composition, Magna Cum Laude
DePauw University
Professor of Urban Teacher Candidate Field Experiences
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
PhD - Urban Education Policy
Cleveland State University
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