Pamela Shirtz
Sandusky,OH
Summary
Passionate educator with 17 years of teaching experience, seeking to utilize background and education to take the next career step with Perkins Local Schools. Driven professional motivated to be an effective leader and positive influence. Focused on advancing student success resulting in academic excellence while teaching to the social emotional needs and mental well being of all children. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Collaborative with colleagues to be solution driven and have positive outcomes for all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
Sandusky, OH
08.2010 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
- Aligned reading curriculum and lessons with the Science of Reading.
- Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Engaged families from diverse cultural backgrounds in meaningful dialogue about their children's educational experience.
- Established effective communication with colleagues across grade levels to develop a cohesive school culture.
- Created classroom environment that promoted positive behavior expectations and respect for diversity.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques including cooperative learning groups and flexible grouping arrangements.
Title One Reading Teacher
Sandusky City Schools
Sandusky, OH
01.2007 - 05.2010
- Interpreted assessment data to determine best intervention methods for students.
- Analyzed and reported on each student's progress in reading in accordance with school district's policies.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction sessions focusing on phonemic awareness, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary development, and writing skills.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, grades kindergarten through third grade, to develop strategies for addressing reading deficiencies.
- Monitored student performance data to inform instruction and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Attended conferences with classroom teacher to report child's literacy progress.
Education
Reading Endorsement - Reading PreK-12
Mount St. Joseph University
Cincinnati, OH05-2020
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH12-2006
Skills
- National Board Certified Teacher
- District Leadership Team Member
- Building Leadership Team Member
- Labor Management Relations Committee representative for Furry Elementary
- Member of the negotiations team since 2012
- Collaborated to create the Perkins Local Schools strategic plan
- Secretary of the Union
- Union representative for fourteen years
- Collaborate with local businesses and agencies to provide opportunities for our students
- Collaborative
- Member of curriculum committees
Affiliations
- Sandusky Library Board Member
- Lange Trust Board Member
- Leadership Erie County Board Member
- Lorain Community Musical Theater Board Member
- Dance Instructor and Choreographer at Heidelberg University
- Professional choreographer
- Professional singer, dancer, and actress
Accomplishments
- Received Terrific Teacher Award from 102.7 in
- Received Aiding in Children's Excellence Award in
- Received Broadway World Award in 2016
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Perkins Local Schools
08.2010 - Current
Title One Reading Teacher
Sandusky City Schools
01.2007 - 05.2010
Reading Endorsement - Reading PreK-12
Mount St. Joseph University
Master of Science - Educational Administration And Leadership
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bowling Green State University
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