Shelly Eifler
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Versatile educator with proven success in improving test scores and student comprehension across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. Develops engaging lesson plans and activities that foster learning in whole and small group settings. Known for building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Litchfield Elementary School District
Goodyear, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Supported at-risk students by providing additional assistance in order to help them reach grade level standards.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Kindergarten Coordinator - communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, and to schedule events such as promotion, field trips, and kindergarten experience.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness, highlighting phonics, language comprehension, and writing abilities, both in whole group and grade level small group instruction.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
Elementary Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons to all students in the class.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and behavior management systems.
- Collaborated with other teachers and school staff to create lesson plans.
- Encouraged creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Developed individualized education plans for special needs students.
First Grade Teacher
Union Elementary School
Tolleson, AZ
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with special education staff to ensure appropriate accommodations were made for students with IEPs.
- Assessed student performance through formal testing and informal observation.
- Planned and facilitated small group activities to enhance student understanding of material presented in whole-class setting.
- Encouraged parental involvement by communicating regularly through phone calls, emails, newsletters and parent conferences.
- Organized field trips to reinforce curricular content in an experiential manner.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the year using data tracking systems such as AIMSweb or DIBELS.
High School Choir Director
Aiken County School District
North Augusta, SC
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Collaborated with accompanists on musical arrangements for choral pieces.
- Managed budgeting requirements associated with purchasing sheet music and other materials necessary for performances.
- Trained singers to develop vocal techniques and improve their singing abilities.
- Organized and conducted weekly rehearsals for the choir.
- Coordinated with other directors in order to create cohesive performances of choral works.
- Created detailed schedules for rehearsals, concerts, and other events related to choir activities.
Elementary Band and General Music Teacher
Phoenix Elementary District No. 1
Phoenix, AZ
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Organized and led student performances in assemblies and concerts.
- Encouraged creative expression through improvisation and composition activities.
- Integrated technology into lessons by using computers, multimedia projectors, interactive white boards.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects incorporating music topics into core subject areas.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching strategies, pedagogy, assessment practices.
- Developed and implemented music curriculum for elementary school students.
Education
Master of Music Education -
Central Michigan University
Mt.Pleasant, MI05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education K-12
Albion College
Albion, MI05.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Literacy
Dyslexia Training Institute
CASkills
- Curriculum Development and Implementation
- Classroom Management
- Advanced Reading Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Faculty Collaboration
Accreditations and Licenses
- LETRS Certificate
- Dyslexia Certificate Level One Orton Gillingham Approach
- Spalding Certified Level one and Two
- State of Michigan Teaching Certificate
- State of Arizona Standard Arts Education, PreK-12 Music Certificate
- State of Arizona Standard Elementary Education Certificate k-8
References
- Leslie Willis, Principal, willis@LESD79.org, (623) 670 - 3856
- Maria Ortiz, Colleague, gonzalesma@LESD79.org, (623) 826 - 6135
- Marieka Michaud, Friend, mrsmichaud621@gmail.com, (623) 692 - 7289
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Litchfield Elementary School District
08.2021 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
08.2019 - 05.2021
First Grade Teacher
Union Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
High School Choir Director
Aiken County School District
09.2013 - 05.2014
Elementary Band and General Music Teacher
Phoenix Elementary District No. 1
08.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Music Education -
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education K-12
Albion College
Some College (No Degree) - Literacy
Dyslexia Training Institute
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