Shelby Walker
English Language Arts Educator (Grades 4-12)
Waynesville,OH
Summary
Dedicated teacher offering 9 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate, with adaptable and approachable style. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Expertise includes successful state test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable, rigorous, and enriching learning environments for all students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
Waynesville Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Plan and create innovative English Language Arts lesson plans aligned strategically with the Common Core Standards
- Establish trusting relationships with students and implement classroom management strategies to foster motivation for success in the classroom
- Collect data to inform daily instruction and teaching practices in order to be most effective
- Enhanced students' reading and writing skills by incorporating rigorous literature selections into the curriculum.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
7th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
Franklin Junior High School
1 2015 - 05.2022
- Planned and created innovative English Language Arts lesson plans aligned strategically with the Common Core Standards
- Co-taught with an intervention specialist in an inclusion ELA classroom daily
- Utilized strategies to enhance student learning within a 1:1 Chromebook building
- Established trusting relationships with students and implement classroom management strategies to foster motivation for success in the classroom.
ELA Department Chair at Franklin Junior High School
Franklin Junior High School
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Led and guided all of the 7th and 8th grade ELA teachers in our goal to grow students academically, socially and personally as much as possible in their time spent with us at Franklin Junior High School.
- Coordinated monthly meetings to collaborate, lesson plan, and analyze data
- Curriculum Map writer for 7th grade
Building and District Leadership Team
Franklin Junior High School
1 2019 - 05.2022
- Met monthly to assess the success of our building and to address any concerns voiced to us from staff members
- Worked with building principals to plan and execute various school-wide procedures
- Established PBIS procedures and protocols
- Worked with district leadership on the Ohio Improvement Plan to create and track district goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English/Language Arts
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHMasters Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, INCertification
5 Year Professional Educator Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) License
Recommendations
- Anna Garafolo- Current Principal at Waynesville Elementary
- Tammy Burchfield- Former Principal at Franklin Junior High School
Timeline
6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
Waynesville Elementary
08.2022 - Current
ELA Department Chair at Franklin Junior High School
Franklin Junior High School
01.2019 - 05.2022
7th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher
Franklin Junior High School
1 2015 - 05.2022
Building and District Leadership Team
Franklin Junior High School
1 2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English/Language Arts
University of Cincinnati
Masters Degree - Curriculum & Instruction
American College of Education
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