Whitney M. Schafer
Granbury,Texas
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing instructional strategies that improve teaching effectiveness. Utilizes data-driven approaches to assess and address educational needs. Track record of fostering professional growth among educators through consistent support and guidance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Program Specialist / Instructional Specialist CTE
Granbury High School
07.2023 - Current
- Coach teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Assist new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Improve instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Champion a growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
- Track and maintain data for HB1416 and in the process of developing and implementing a MTSS process for secondary.
- Plan and manage an acynchronous class for CTE.
- Track testing data for all students to prepare for IGCs.
Reading Language Arts Teacher
Acton Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Earned ELA AVID distinction
English Language Arts and Reading Teacher/Department Head
Coronado Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2021
- ARD / LPAC Committee Member
Instructional Coach
Plainview ISD
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
English Language Arts and Reading Teacher/Department Head
Coronado Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2014
- ARD / LPAC Committee Member
Education
Transformational Leadership -
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas01.2020
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, Texas08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
West Texas A & M University
Canyon, Texas05.2003
Skills
- Skill building
- Instructional planning skills
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Organization and planning skills
- Teaching strategies
- Collaborative learning
- Excellent communication
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Background in instructional planning
- Building rapport and trust
Certification
- Principal, 08/01/16
- English as a Second Language Supplemental, 12/01/10
- English Language Arts and Reading (Grades 4-8), 06/01/05
- Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8), 05/01/03
- Generic Special Education (Grades PK-12), 05/01/03
Timeline
Instructional Program Specialist / Instructional Specialist CTE
Granbury High School
07.2023 - Current
Reading Language Arts Teacher
Acton Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2023
English Language Arts and Reading Teacher/Department Head
Coronado Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2021
Instructional Coach
Plainview ISD
07.2014 - 07.2015
English Language Arts and Reading Teacher/Department Head
Coronado Middle School
08.2003 - 07.2014
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
West Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
West Texas A & M University
Transformational Leadership -
Texas Tech University
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