Shirley Lyons
Houston
Summary
Dedicated classroom teacher with expertise in classroom management and lesson planning. Proven ability to foster student engagement and improve students' literacy skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Aldine ISD Shotwell Middle School
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and district curriculum.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and participation.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations to inform instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve teaching strategies.
- Taught 8th Grade English Language Arts and Language Acquisition Lab.
- Provided tutorial opportunities to improve students' language and literacy skills.
Classroom Teacher
Klein ISD - Klein Intermediate
Houston, Texas
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards tailored to improve reading and literacy skills
- Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Provided individualized intervention specific skills instruction in small group pull out instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior by enforcing school policies and promoting respect among students.
Classroom Teacher
Houston Independent School District, HISD
Houston, TX
06.1993 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance instructional delivery and student learning outcomes.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback.
- Sponsored Speech & Debate, School Newspaper and Annual Yearbooks.
- Taught 7th and 8th Grade English, as well as 9th and 10th Grade English and high School English as a Second language.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston
Houston, TX06-2001
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Houston
Houston, TX06-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration: E-Texts & Resources
- Regular usage of computer programs including Schoology, GradeSpeed, Talking Points, Eduphoria, i-Ready, Lexia PowerUp, and Lightspeed Classroom
Accomplishments
- Employed modifications and language supports including visuals, stems and varied levels of exemplar samples as well as use of techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
Certification
Texas Teacher Certifications include:
- Secondary English Language Arts (Grades 6-12): Life
- Legacy Master Reading Teacher (EC-12): Life
Texas Teaching Certifications Active until July 2030:
- Reading Specialist (PreK-12)
- Master Reading Teacher (PreK-12)
- Secondary Reading (6-12)
- Secondary English (6-12)
- English As a Second Language (EC-12)
- Journalism (8-12)
- Speech (8-12)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Aldine ISD Shotwell Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Klein ISD - Klein Intermediate
08.2022 - 06.2024
Classroom Teacher
Houston Independent School District, HISD
06.1993 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Houston