Shelby Garver
Van Hise Elementary School
Madison,WI
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
4 Months- Kindergarten
- Lesson planning & prep: Implemented school-provided curriculum by designing interactive instructional slideshows, as well as organizing and preparing materials for the kindergarten team
- Full class instruction: Led whole-class instruction across all subject areas, culminating in two full lead-teaching weeks with full classroom responsibility
- Improved targeted skills in small group & individual instruction: Planned and delivered differentiated small group and individual instruction using student assessment data to target specific learning goals
Practicum Student
11 Months- 3rd grade
- 6-8th grade AVID, Social Studies
- Supported whole-class instruction
- Led small group and individual instruction to continue progress on targeted learning goals
Assistant Teacher
3 Months- 4K
- Led children through daily routines rooted in play-based learning
- Supported development of social-emotional skills through guided play, conflict resolution, and positive behavior management strategies
Nanny
3 Months- Built strong relationships with children and their family to support individual needs and routines
- Planned and facilitated engaging, age-appropriate activities in the community
- Supported daily routines including meals, transitions, and transportation
Barista
2 Years 4 Months- Worked with a team of baristas in a fast-paced environment to efficiently serve high volumes of customers at the highest-grossing store in the region
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
- Wisconsin K-9 Teaching Certification
- Certificate (Minor) in Educational Policy Studies
- GPA: 3.71/4 cumulative│3.97/4 major
Affiliations
Aspiring Educators
Board Member, Fundraising Liaison, 08/2025 – 05/2026
- Served on the leadership board of the fastest-growing and largest Aspiring Educators chapter in Wisconsin, supporting chapter growth, member engagement, and organizational initiatives
- Built partnerships with local businesses to plan and execute fundraising events
- Led design and production of merchandise to raise funds
- Co-led biweekly meetings with leadership team, organizing guest speakers and topics based on current education news
- Attended professional development events to learn new research-based teaching strategies
General member 09/2022 – 08/2025
Timeline
Student Teacher
Van Hise Elementary School
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Assistant Teacher
University Avenue Discovery Center
05.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Practicum Student
Van Hise Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School
01.2025 - 12.2025Read More
Nanny
Private Family
05.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Barista
Starbucks
04.2021 - 08.2023Read More
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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