Shelley Martin-Dickens
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
C. Martin Law, P. A.
Lakeland, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Review and correct activities in clients' folders based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Contact clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Perform targeted collections on past due accounts aged over 90 days.
English, Speech, and Creative Writing Teacher
Polk County Schools - Haines City High School
Haines City , FL
08.2012 - 01.2021
- Evaluated speech and language abilities of 20 students by administering diagnostic tests
- Implemented developmentally appropriate teaching and learning activities for 140 students that advanced curriculum.
- Took necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Middle School English Teacher
Polk County Schools-Lake Alfred-Addair Middle Sch
Lake Alfred, FL
08.2006 - 07.2012
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology for 125 students to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to 145 students to evaluate their progress.
- 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.
Education
No Degree - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FLMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - English, Speech, Theatre, And Media Studies
Kean College of New Jersey
Union, NJ06.1977
Skills
- Statement Distribution
- Error Revision
- Grammar principles
- Lesson Planning
- Student support
- Exam proctoring
- Classroom management
- Middle school education
- Secondary education
- Proofreading and editing
- Individualized instruction
- Student records management
- Quality education
Timeline
Billing Specialist
C. Martin Law, P. A.
03.2021 - Current
English, Speech, and Creative Writing Teacher
Polk County Schools - Haines City High School
08.2012 - 01.2021
Middle School English Teacher
Polk County Schools-Lake Alfred-Addair Middle Sch
08.2006 - 07.2012
No Degree - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts - English, Speech, Theatre, And Media Studies
Kean College of New Jersey