Shelly Bedard
Wylie,TX
Summary
Inspiring teacher and coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring educators/colleagues to reach their optimum potential. Passionate about mentoring team members to build successful relationships with students, parents, and coworkers. Able to provide data driven success for all students regardless of backgrounds or circumstances.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESL Coach and Interventionist
Stinson Elementary School, Plano ISD
01.2012 - Current
- Instructional Coach for teachers needing assistance with Tier 1 instruction and targeted Tier 2 intervention support within the classroom
- Tier 3 Intervention Support - Responsible for teaching small groups of beginning and intermediate level Emergent Bilingual Students in reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Language Proficiency Assessment Committee Chairperson – responsible for all TEA Chapter 89 compliance standards
- Responsible for planning and presenting professional learning opportunities for entire staff regarding best practices for Emergent Bilingual Students
- Responsible for creating and maintaining an ESL Resources/Strategies Google Classroom which provides instructional information, resources, and lessons for classroom teachers
- Responsible for administering TELPAS Assessments in grades 2-5 and collaborating on holistic ratings in K-1
- Responsible for administering STAAR assessments to small groups ensuring testing accommodations were implemented and followed
- PLC Leader for ELL Learning Teams – responsible for creating goals based on TEKS/ELPS and facilitating teams of teachers to reach set goals for students
- Multicultural Month/Event Chairperson – planned multicultural activities for the community, students, and staff to highlight students from different countries
- Organized large scale production events for multicultural performances.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute best instructional practices for ESL students.
Public Relations Liaison
Stinson Elementary School, Plano ISD
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Public Relations Liaison for Campus - photographed and posted over 400 pictures weekly on organization’s social media sites and created multiple flyers for public events happening within the school and community.
Grade Level Team Leader/Classroom Teacher
Stinson Elementary School, Plano ISD
01.2000 - 01.2012
- 3rd Grade Team Leader from 2005-2011 – Responsible for leading a group of anywhere between 5-9 classroom teachers at a time
- Responsible for teaching all subjects in 3rd grade self-contained classroom
- Responsible for lesson planning, data analysis, testing
- Facilitating team meetings
- Taught 3rd Grade for 11 years, 2nd Grade for 1 year.
- Established positive relationships with parents, keeping them informed about student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from team members regarding instructional practices and classroom policies.
- Communicated directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve child success.
- Collaborated with support staff such as counselors, special education specialists, and paraprofessionals to provide comprehensive services for students within the grade level team.
- Organized extracurricular events such as field trips or guest speakers to enhance learning experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Classroom Teacher
John H. Reagan Elementary School, Dallas ISD
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Responsible for teaching all subjects in a grade level self-contained classroom
- Taught Grades 2nd, 6th, 1st, and 4th
- Team Leader - 4th Grade.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Classroom Teacher
North Waco Elementary School, Waco ISD
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Responsible for teaching all subjects in a 4th grade self-contained classroom.
- Collaborated with all members of instructional team to ensure student success.
Education
M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Principal Certification -
Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
Commerce, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX08.1993
Skills
- Principal as Instructional Leader EC-12 Certification
- Generalist EC-6 Texas Teacher Certification
- Special Education EC-12 Certification
- Special Education EC-12 Supplemental Certification
- English as a Second Language EC-12 Certification
- TRA ESC R10 Texas Reading Academy Certificate
- Plano ISD – Gifted and Talented Training
Certification
- Participant in Plano ISD Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy 2022-2023
- Lead and Learn Facilitator
- Character Counts Committee Member
- Behavior Intervention Facilitator for Positive Incentive Program 2022-2024
- SBIC Member 2022-2023
- Grant Writer for Title III Immigrant Funds
- New Teacher Mentor / Instructional Coach
Personal Information
Title: ESL Coach and Interventionist - Plano ISD
Awards
Plano ISD Education Foundation Grant Winner
Timeline
Public Relations Liaison
Stinson Elementary School, Plano ISD
01.2020 - 01.2023
ESL Coach and Interventionist
Stinson Elementary School, Plano ISD
01.2012 - Current
Grade Level Team Leader/Classroom Teacher
Stinson Elementary School, Plano ISD
01.2000 - 01.2012
Classroom Teacher
John H. Reagan Elementary School, Dallas ISD
01.1997 - 01.2000
Classroom Teacher
North Waco Elementary School, Waco ISD
01.1996 - 01.1997
M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with Principal Certification -
Texas A&M Commerce, Commerce, TX
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communications
Texas A&M University
- Participant in Plano ISD Aspiring Assistant Principal Academy 2022-2023
- Lead and Learn Facilitator
- Character Counts Committee Member
- Behavior Intervention Facilitator for Positive Incentive Program 2022-2024
- SBIC Member 2022-2023
- Grant Writer for Title III Immigrant Funds
- New Teacher Mentor / Instructional Coach
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