Shelley Lee
Educator
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
AP Art History, DE and 12th English Teacher
Perry High School
Gilbert, AZ
01.2017 - Current
- Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner
- Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents)
- Communicate with parents, students, and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update personal learning plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects
- Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers.
English and Theatre Teacher
Crestview College Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2014
- English, Theater, Creative Writing, AIMS,
- Led district-wide professional development seminars in areas of common core, best practices and reading strategies
- Consistently exceeded expectations on teacher evaluations
- Taught American and World Literature to a diverse group of students
- Prepared effective and innovative lesson plans for classroom teaching to improve students' performance
- Incorporated new texts into standard curriculum
- Organized cooperative learning activities.
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
English, Theater, and Dance Teacher
Westwind Preparatory Academy
Phoenix, AZ
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Designed class curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with state guidelines
- Began use of Socratic Seminar method of teaching and held instructional sessions with teachers on the benefits
- Participated in professional development, including International Baccalaureate training
- Manage classroom coverage of 9h through 12th grade classes.
AP, English and Theater, Teacher/Varsity Cheer Coach
Superior USD Superior
, AZ
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Developed and implemented an AP English program
- Designed class curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with state guidelines
- Directed after school productions by collaborating with other school faculty
- Manage classroom coverage of 10th through 12th grade English and Theater classes.
Theater Arts Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Designed curriculum to raise student performance, later instructed district in-service based on programs’ success
- Served on the textbook adoption committee
- Participated in professional development, including a three year focus group to better facilitate student learning
- Designed class curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with state guidelines; performed basic administrative responsibilities such as electronically recording attendance, grades and managing student portfolios
- Directed after school productions
- Served as mentor for individual students on senior projects
- Manage classroom coverage of 9th through 12th grade English and Theater classes.
Education
Teacher Certification Program -
The University of North Carolina
01.2004 - 01.2007
Masters of Arts - Literature/Special Education
Western New Mexico University
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Performance Theater, Acting and Directing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 05.1998 - 05.2003
Post-Baccalaureate - Shakespearean Studies
Stratford Conservatory
06.2005 - 08.2005
Post-Graduate Certificate -
American Shakespeare Theatre
Chicago, IL 06.2006 - 08.2006
Skills
British Literature scholar
Administering standardized tests
Reading assignments
Writing coursework
Student records management
Individualized instruction
Literature analysis
Special education
Lecturing
Proofreading and editing
Lesson Planning
Secondary education
Certification
AZ Teaching License
Accomplishments
- Achieved 100% pass rate on 2022 AP Art History exam
- Named Teacher of the Month in March 2004, February 2006 and December 2007
- Received Superior Rating in Directing; 2006 and 2007
- Student awards include: Superior Rating in Individual and Ensemble Performance,
- Scenic Design and Costuming
Timeline
AP Art History, DE and 12th English Teacher
Perry High School
01.2017 - Current
English and Theatre Teacher
Crestview College Preparatory
01.2010 - 01.2014
English, Theater, and Dance Teacher
Westwind Preparatory Academy
01.2009 - 01.2010
AP, English and Theater, Teacher/Varsity Cheer Coach
Superior USD Superior
01.2008 - 01.2009
Post-Graduate Certificate -
American Shakespeare Theatre
06.2006 - 08.2006
Post-Baccalaureate - Shakespearean Studies
Stratford Conservatory
06.2005 - 08.2005
Teacher Certification Program -
The University of North Carolina
01.2004 - 01.2007
Theater Arts Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Performance Theater, Acting and Directing
Northern Michigan University
05.1998 - 05.2003
Masters of Arts - Literature/Special Education
Western New Mexico University