Gretchen D. Sheely
Independence,MO
Summary
Enthusiastic, experienced educator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of instruction and experience with educational curriculum. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the educational field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Success Coach
Wichita State University
Wichita, United States
09.2016 - Current
- Mentored pre-service teachers via regular Zoom meetings, lesson plan reviews, providing constructive feedback and assessing their teaching efforts.
- Reviewed 100's of lesson plans and teaching videos to ensure best teaching practices were in place and curriculum objectives were being met.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course objectives.
- Conducted workshops, and educational presentations for best teaching practices for teaching candidates.
- Met firm deadlines while applying result-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
- Participated in curriculum development and revision of teacher training curriculum.
EMPLOYMENT •Reading Specialist
Independence Public Schools
Independence, MO
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Led teams of teachers to increase reading scores and move struggling readers out of Tier 3 by using explicit, systematic, scientifically based reading instruction.
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and led school training on Phonemic Awareness.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Grain Valley School District
Grain Valley, MO
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Designed engaging, dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student success.
STARR Teacher
Elementary and Secondary Education
Kansas City, MO
01.2007 - 01.2009
Early Childhood Literacy Coach, Reading 1st Coach, and Teacher PreK
Kansas City Missouri School District
Kansas City, MO
01.1998 - 01.2007
Education
Reading Specialist Certification -
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO2016
Master of Science Teacher Leadership - Leadership
Northwest Missouri State University
2010
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Missouri State University
1996
Skills
- Literacy Program Development
- Language Skills Development
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Academic Goals
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Office & Blackboard
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
Timeline
Success Coach
Wichita State University
09.2016 - Current
EMPLOYMENT •Reading Specialist
Independence Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2021
Classroom Teacher, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Grain Valley School District
01.2009 - 01.2012
STARR Teacher
Elementary and Secondary Education
01.2007 - 01.2009
Early Childhood Literacy Coach, Reading 1st Coach, and Teacher PreK
Kansas City Missouri School District
01.1998 - 01.2007
Reading Specialist Certification -
Northwest Missouri State University
Master of Science Teacher Leadership - Leadership
Northwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education
Missouri State University
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