Shelby McLendon
Dallas,PA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Wycallis Primary School, adept in lesson planning and classroom management. Skilled in fostering student engagement through differentiated instruction and creative activities. Committed to enhancing learning experiences and promoting a positive classroom environment, while effectively collaborating with faculty to support student success.
Entry-level teaching professional with solid multitasking, time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in majority classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Wycallis Primary School
01.2026 - Current
- Develop lesson plans that incorporate mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitor classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Facilitate small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Incorporate real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Utilize varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Athletics Student Associate
Misericordia University
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Established rapport with regular clients through consistent engagement during their workouts which fostered a sense of community within the gym.
- Enhanced gym safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and promptly reporting any issues to management.
- Facilitated a welcoming atmosphere for new members, offering personalized tours of the facility and answering questions about available services.
- Boosted gym cleanliness by performing routine maintenance tasks, including sanitizing equipment and tidying up workout areas.
- Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Todays Child Learning Center
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for children.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Pre-K - 4th Grade
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Manor College
Jenkintown, PA05-2017
Skills
- Classroom management
- Reporting requirements
- Lesson planning
- Safety procedures
- Faculty collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Test administration
- Group and individual teaching
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
Certification
- Pediatric First-Aid Training - February 2026
- Mental Health First Aid Training - November 2025
Timeline
Student Teacher
Wycallis Primary School
01.2026 - Current
Athletics Student Associate
Misericordia University
01.2023 - 12.2025
Childcare Lead Teacher
Todays Child Learning Center
11.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education Pre-K - 4th Grade
Misericordia University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Manor College