Shirley A. Sellers
Laurel,MS
Summary
Dedicated 4th Grade Teacher skilled in designing and implementing tailored curricula that enhance student learning. Creates engaging lesson plans and fosters positive learning environments through innovative teaching methods. Manages classroom behavior effectively to boost student participation and academic performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Jones County School District
Laurel, MS
08.1987 - 05.2012
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Created assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress effectively.
Sales Associate
Sears
Laurel, MS
06.1985 - 08.1987
- Assisted customers in locating products and providing product information.
- Processed transactions efficiently at the cash register.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experience.
Education
National Board Certification - National Board Certification
National Boards
07.2004 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS 08.1992 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 07.1985 - 08.1987
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS 08.1983 - 05.1985
Beat Four High School
Waynesboro, MSSkills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Assessment design
Grade assignments
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Individualized learning
- Writing instruction
- Grammar instruction
- Vocabulary building
- Educational technology
- Inter-district collaboration
- Professional development
- Feedback delivery
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Progress tracking
- Goal setting
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Growth mindset
- Learning styles
- Role-playing activities
- Develop lesson plans
- Goal setting
Certification
- Elementary Education grades K-7
- National Board Certified years 2004-2014
- History grades K-12
- Administration
Accomplishments
- National Board Certification
- Who’s Who Among American Teachers 2006-2007
- Produced student authors for 5 years with “A Celebration of Poet Authors” Publishing Company
Affiliations
- Student Council Sponsor
- 4th Grade Lead Teacher
Timeline
National Board Certification - National Board Certification
National Boards
07.2004 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
William Carey University
08.1992 - 08.1994
4th Grade Teacher
Jones County School District
08.1987 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Southern Mississippi
07.1985 - 08.1987
Sales Associate
Sears
06.1985 - 08.1987
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Jones County Junior College
08.1983 - 05.1985
Beat Four High School