Stacie Shields
Williston,VT
Summary
Reliable, organized, professional leader with a passion for equitable access to education for all and a desire to take on new challenges. Driven and results-oriented with an attention to detail, focus on positive relationships and a proven track record of leading change. Currently seeking a role where I can effectively transfer more than 20 years of excellence in teaching acumen, collaboration, communication and technical ability to contribute to the success of students, families, faculty and staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Faculty Lecturer
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
07.2022 - Current
- Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, learning activities and assessments, tailored to diverse perspectives, learning and active engagement honoring adult learners knowledge, skills and individual perspectives.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and engagement for and among adult learners.
- Facilitated stimulating class discussions to encourage critical thinking and debate among adult learners on contemporary issues in education and literacy.
- Contributed to the accreditation processes by preparing necessary documentation and reports showcasing the department's achievements.
- Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
- Participated in faculty committees related to department initiatives and college-wide policies.
- Involved in departmental activities such as curriculum development, faculty meetings, advising sessions.
- Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning, and other educational matters.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
K-12 Teacher Onboarding & Instructional Coaching
Granite School District
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2017 - 07.2022
- Designed district-wide models and professional learning for K-12 school instructional coaches using evidence-based strategies with a focus on student learning and success.
- Designed professional learning for K-12 new teachers, school mentors and ARL/APPEL (alternative route to licensure program).
- Developed and taught district-wide K-12 classes in the areas of classroom management, classroom culture, behavior supports, lesson design, lesson planning and preparation, lesson delivery, instructional coaching, disciplinary literacy and teacher support/intervention.
- Advanced and facilitated K-12 teacher development and retention program, district instructional coaching model, team and inter-departmental collaboration and communication.
- Maintained department website and communications.
- Supported new teacher recruitment in collaboration with Human Resources Department (outside state recruitment) and Utah State Board of Education.
- Streamlined district-wide instructional leadership professional learning for instructional coaches, new teachers and school mentors.
Administrative Intern / Lincoln Elementary
Granite School District
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Supervised K-5 summer school program when current administrator was on paternity leave.
- Collaborated with district, school administrator and teaching staff to achieve summer school goals.
- Collaborated with faculty for targeted small group reading and math instruction for K-5 students.
- Coordinated with neighborhood outreach programs for breakfast, lunch and field trip experiences for K-5 students.
School Literacy Instructional Coach / Specialist
Granite School District
Salt Lake City, Utah
08.2011 - 07.2017
- Cultivated a culture of coaching with a diverse group of teachers, support staff and students to achieve school improvement goals in literacy.
- Provided school-wide instructional leadership along with the school leadership team and administration to develop effective practices for K-6 reading, writing, speaking, listening, language and thinking skills for student learning and success.
- Implemented evidence-based instructional practices in literacy to increase grade-level and school literacy scores each year.
- Facilitated student support team, literacy committee, coaching cadre lead, grade level PLC's data study and targeted literacy instruction.
- Coordinated all school testing for K-6 which included beginning, middle and end of year reading testing as well as interim and progress monitoring.
- Trained, scheduled and supported multiple paraprofessionals to provide targeted push-in small group reading instruction in every K-6 classroom in collaboration with each classroom teacher.
- Collaborated with parent group and students to organize community literacy nights and maintain community voice in all school improvement efforts and instruction.
Classroom Teacher
McMinnville School District
McMinnville, Oregon
07.2006 - 07.2011
- Cultivated a culture for learning and collaboration.
- Developed lesson plans and instruction to support student needs and learning.
- Increased student learning and proficiency in reading and mathematics on end of year state assessments.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Communicated with administration, colleagues and families about student learning and growth.
- Collaborated with district and school colleagues as a data team leader, EBIS member, district CFA writer, school site council and school turn around team.
- Facilitated data study as district data team leader.
- Supervised student teachers.
K-5 ELL Specialist
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2005 - 07.2006
- Provided instructional leadership for K-5 English Language Learners through professional development courses using and modeling evidence-based practices for language support in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate student data and records for individual student goals and growth.
- Coordinated and facilitated all K-5 ELL testing.
- Co-taught and co-planned with classroom teachers to support students learning English using data and push-in small group instruction.
- Cultivated an asset-based mindset regarding multi-lingual students.
Classroom Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2002 - 07.2005
- Cultivated a positive classroom culture and climate to support student learning and growth.
- Increased student learning in literacy, mathematics and science on interim and end of year state assessments.
- Served as grade level chair 2003-2005 for a team of 14 second grade teachers coordinating all team meetings and data study.
- Served as teacher leader/facilitator for MASE (Math and Science Enhancement).
- Co-chaired K-5 school literacy team and staff development teams.
- Lead teacher for "lesson studies" pilot program to analyze and improve classroom instruction and student learning.
- Supervised student teachers.
- Facilitated grade level science instruction and materials.
- Collaborated and communicated with grade level team, school colleagues, administration and families.
Education
Level I & II Reading Endorsement - Literacy
Utah State University
Logan, UT01-2015
Master of Science - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Portland State University
Portland, OR04-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR05-2001
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership & Policy - Social Justice
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Presentation and facilitation
- Matrixed team and change management
- Policy implementation
- Program design and development
- Project management and organization
- Large event planning and training
- Data aggregation and interpretation
- Google and Microsoft Office suite
Accomplishments
- Utah's Educator Induction Guidebook, Utah State Board of Education, UT 2021
- EXCEL Outstanding Educator Award - Instructional Coach, Granite School District, UT 2016
- Educator of the Year, Bonneville Kiwanis Club of Salt Lake City, Granite School District, UT 2014
- Red Rose Award, McMinnville School District, OR 2008
- Excellence in Teaching - ELL Specialist, Clark County School District, NV 2006
- Math and Science (MASE) K-5 Excellence Award, Clark County School District, NV 2006
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Clark County School District, NV 2003
Certification
- Level I and II Reading Endorsement, UT
- Early Childhood Education Endorsement
- Elementary Teaching License - Vermont and Utah
Professional Presentations
- Facilitator/Presenter, Instructional Coaching Training for New Instructional Coaches, Granite School District, UT
- Facilitator/Presenter, Instructional Coaching Training for All Instructional Coaches, Granite School District, UT
- Facilitator/Presenter, Granite School District New Teacher Orientation, Granite School District, UT
- Presenter, Granite School District Conference, Granite School District, UT
- Presenter, Annual Conference Utah Council of the International Reading Association, UT
- Presenter, Annual New Teacher Conference, Clark County School District, NV
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Faculty Lecturer
University of Vermont
07.2022 - Current
K-12 Teacher Onboarding & Instructional Coaching
Granite School District
07.2017 - 07.2022
Administrative Intern / Lincoln Elementary
Granite School District
06.2017 - 08.2017
School Literacy Instructional Coach / Specialist
Granite School District
08.2011 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher
McMinnville School District
07.2006 - 07.2011
K-5 ELL Specialist
Clark County School District, CCSD
07.2005 - 07.2006
Classroom Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
01.2002 - 07.2005
Level I & II Reading Endorsement - Literacy
Utah State University
Master of Science - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Pacific University
Doctoral Candidate - Educational Leadership & Policy - Social Justice
University of Utah
- Level I and II Reading Endorsement, UT
- Early Childhood Education Endorsement
- Elementary Teaching License - Vermont and Utah
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