Shelley Armistead
Secondary English Teacher
30568 280th Avenue,Barry, IL 62312
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with a proven track record of being able to maximize a student's ability to learn using effective and differentiated teaching. Skilled at communicating complex information for the education of students; which provides student's the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. Equipped with extensive background in versatile educational environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ELA Teacher
Griggsville, High School
Perry, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Classes included: English I, English II, English III, English IV, and Creative Writing. Curriculum Development for English Department, and implementation.
- Worked with course directors, faculty members and other tutors to develop solid teaching plan.
- Attended faculty meetings to enhance teaching methods and build collaborative culture.
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
History Teacher, Drama and Choir Coach
Montgomery City Youth Center
Montgomery City, MO
05.2006 - 04.2010
- Experience with students in lock-down, maximum security setting classes included: Communication Arts, History, Fine Arts, and GED. Directed student plays and choir. Curriculum development and implementation.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Communicated clear learning objectives to students on each unique chapter.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
- Maintained accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations in alignment with state standards for subject area.
- Accepted shared responsibility for project-based, interdisciplinary and thematic school initiatives that offered intervention and enrichment opportunities for students.
Teacher Trainer
Fulton State Hospital
Fulton, MO
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Research and Development, Writing Curriculum, (grant).
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic departments.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, needs of clients and desires in mind.
- Developed individualized plans to help mental needs of clients to reach specific emotional goals.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Teacher - Language Arts, Drama Coach
New Bloomfield Public School
New Bloomfield, MO
08.2003 - 05.2006
- Administered and evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed and looked after 45 students by working closely with staff and efficiently planning and coordinating work.
- As English Department Head, worked with administrators, department heads, to evaluate and change curriculum dependent upon student needs.
ELA Teacher
Jefferson City High School
Jefferson City, MO
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
Education
Master’s Degree - Edu. - Curriculum Development, Integrating The Arts
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA 02.2003 - 01.2004
Bachelor’s Degree - English
William Woods University
Fulton, MO 06.1995 - 05.2000
Associate’s Degree - Fine Arts
Columbia College
Columbia, MO 08.1996 - 05.1998
Preschool Certification - Preschool Education
Palomar Community College
Palomar, CA 01.1989 - 05.1990
Skills
Group learning mechanics
undefinedAffiliations
Member of Tabernacle of Praise-Worship Team (bass and vocals)
Pathways Training AG
Leadership Team member Griggsville-Perry High School
SLATE (Student Learners Advocating Teacher Excellence)
Sigma Tau Delta- English Honor Society, President, Alum
Youth Pastor, Fulton Assembly of God 2005-2010
English Department Head, New Bloomfield High School
Development team on State of Missouri MAP Curriculum Regional
Accomplishments
- Led class to an average 36% increase in reading standardized test scores during the 2006-2010 school years.
- Received commendation from New Bloomfield Middle School and Montgomery City Youth Center principals for successfully working with students with behavior problems and exemplary teaching and service to students.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, and art to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on GED tests from 24% average to 89% average.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 9-115 students.
- Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on dramatic performance in New Bloomfield, MCYC, and Griggsville-Perry.
- Improved student performance by an average of 24-58% by revamping approach to GED education.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Schools and Associations
Leadership Team Member, Griggsville-Perry High School
Sigma Tau Delta-English honor Society, President and Alum
SLATE (Student Learners Advocating Teacher Excellence)
Development Team on State of Missouri MAP Curriculum
Regional MAP Team 2002-2005
Member of Tabernacle of Praise - Worship Team (bass and vocals)
Background in all aspects of theater, drama, and Fine Arts
Pathways Training AG
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Griggsville, High School
08.2019 - Current
History Teacher, Drama and Choir Coach
Montgomery City Youth Center
05.2006 - 04.2010
Teacher Trainer
Fulton State Hospital
01.2006 - 05.2006
Teacher - Language Arts, Drama Coach
New Bloomfield Public School
08.2003 - 05.2006
Master’s Degree - Edu. - Curriculum Development, Integrating The Arts
Lesley University
02.2003 - 01.2004
ELA Teacher
Jefferson City High School
08.2002 - 05.2003
Associate’s Degree - Fine Arts
Columbia College
08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor’s Degree - English
William Woods University
06.1995 - 05.2000
Preschool Certification - Preschool Education
Palomar Community College
01.1989 - 05.1990
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