Shelby Griffith Harris
Newberry,FL
Summary
Dedicated and responsive educator with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Committed to working with classroom teachers to assist in maintaining a positive and safe classroom environment. Comfortable communicating with parents/guardians. Serves as a role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Idylwild Elementary School
Gainesville, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and provide targeted feedback.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to support student development and address concerns.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among students.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress via phone calls, emails, meetings.
- Established classroom rules and expectations with students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Facilitated small groups of students during independent work time providing guidance when needed.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques while addressing misbehavior promptly.
Teacher/Intervention Specialist
Alachua Elementary School
Alachua, FL
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Taught third and fourth grade math intervention groups: half an hour groups of 4-6 students (3/2023-6/2023)
- Taught fourth grade and fifth grade math classes- Title 1 (8/2023-6/2023)
- Served as Behavior/SEL Interventionist: taught Social Emotional Skills to third and fourth grade classes and served at another BRT-like person (3/2023-6/2024)
- Taught third grade (8/2024-6/2025)
Classroom Teacher
Hidden Oak Elementary
Gainesville, FL
08.1998 - 03.2023
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
After-School Program Leader
Sun Country Sports Center
Gainesville, FL
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Oversaw design, construction and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
- Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel.
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
Administrative Intern
High Springs Community School
High Springs, FL
06.2001 - 08.2001
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership (K-12)
NOVA Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, FL12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (1-6)
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.1996
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Professional and Courteous
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Lesson Plan Development
- Hi-Flex Teaching
- Data Analysis
- Intervention strategies
- Student progress monitoring
- Social-emotional learning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Class management
Certification
- Reading Endorsed
- UFLI Trained
- Instructional Empowerment Trained
- Considering Autism Endorsement
- Certified: Elementary Education, (1-6)
- Certified: Educational Leadership (K-12)
Committees
- 22-23 SAC member, teacher representative (Hidden Oak Elementary)
- PBIS/Kindness Committee; 18-19, 21-22, 22-23, 23-25, (Hidden Oak Elementary, Alachua Elementary, Idylwild Elementary)
- Member of initial PBIS team; 08-09 (Hidden Oak Elementary)
- Hospitality Committee; 3 years (Hidden Oak Elementary)
- Science School Improvement Committee; 1 year (Hidden Oak Elementary)
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Idylwild Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Teacher/Intervention Specialist
Alachua Elementary School
03.2023 - 06.2025
After-School Program Leader
Sun Country Sports Center
08.2004 - 06.2005
Administrative Intern
High Springs Community School
06.2001 - 08.2001
Classroom Teacher
Hidden Oak Elementary
08.1998 - 03.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership (K-12)
NOVA Southeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (1-6)
University of North Florida
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