Shelly Barton
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Accomplished educator at Edison Middle School, adept in training and coaching with a proven track record in enhancing student engagement through interactive activities. Leveraged teacher collaboration and parent communication to significantly improve English-language proficiency and reading skills. Specializes in student needs assessment and test strategy development, ensuring tailored educational interventions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL and Testing Coordinator, Mentor Teacher
Edison Middle School
Bakersfield, CA
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Coached teachers in effective instructional techniques, including scaffolding activities to promote student engagement.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys administered throughout the year in order assess overall satisfaction levels associated with our program offerings.
- Monitored student performance data and collaborated with administrators to develop appropriate interventions for struggling students.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Conducted observations of classrooms to provide feedback on instructional practices and suggest improvements.
- Assisted with the implementation of school-wide initiatives such as differentiated instruction, response to intervention, and 21st century learning.
- Attended workshops on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Organized supplementary materials in English for all students.
- Developed and taught English language lessons to students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Reading Intervention/ELL Teacher
Edison Middle School
Bakersfield, CA
08.2016 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to ensure successful implementation of ELL programs.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students improve their English-language proficiency.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Assisted in the development of instructional materials and assessment tools for ESL programs.
- Guided students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Maintained records on students' academic performance and attendance in order to track progress over time.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and other professionals to ensure effective implementation of intervention strategies.
Second Grade Teacher
Orangewood Elementary
Bakersfield, CA
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Promoted good communication between home and school by sending weekly newsletters home with updates on class events.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Actively participated in staff development workshops designed to improve teaching skills.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional help.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Provided support for English language learners in order to help them better understand concepts outlined by the Common Core guidelines.
Kindergarten Teacher
Orangewood Elementary School
Bakersfield, CA
08.2001 - 06.2011
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Promoted collaborative learning among peers through group work activities.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
- Guided reading aloud to spark imagination and foster reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Kindergarten Teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Arvin, CA
08.1999 - 06.2001
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Assessed students' progress and created reports for parents, administrators, and other teachers.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Point Loma Nazarene University Bakersfield
Bakersfield12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield06-1984
Skills
- Training and coaching
- Student needs assessment
- Test strategy development
- Monitoring progress
- Group instruction
- Teacher collaboration
- Parent communication
- Reading program development
- Student engagement
- Interactive activities
- Writing instruction
- Teaching strategies
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year - Orangewood Elementary
- Teacher of the Year - Edison Middle School
Certification
- Knowledge of ELLevations, Aeries, Canvas, STAR Reading and Math, Thinking Maps, ELL strategies, reading intervention strategies, testing strategies to include all California State FIABs, IABs, PBIS, mentor teaching, co-teaching, and MTSS
Timeline
EL and Testing Coordinator, Mentor Teacher
Edison Middle School
08.2022 - 07.2024
Reading Intervention/ELL Teacher
Edison Middle School
08.2016 - 06.2022
Second Grade Teacher
Orangewood Elementary
08.2011 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Teacher
Orangewood Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2001
- Knowledge of ELLevations, Aeries, Canvas, STAR Reading and Math, Thinking Maps, ELL strategies, reading intervention strategies, testing strategies to include all California State FIABs, IABs, PBIS, mentor teaching, co-teaching, and MTSS
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Point Loma Nazarene University Bakersfield
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University Bakersfield
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