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Xavier Shackelford

Dallas,TX

Summary

Innovative 7th Grade Science Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement techniques. Excel in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving, ensuring effective teaching and positive learning environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

7th Grade Science Teacher

Uplift Infinity Middle School
07.2024 - Current
  • Achieved over 70% mastery on EOU assessments through daily instruction of HQIM – Savvas.

Vice Principal of 5-8

Nashville Classical Charter School
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Coached assistant principals on enhancing content and school culture.
  • Guided science teachers in effective instructional strategies.
  • Monitored and adjusted vision for routines and procedures for grades 5-8.
  • Developed and implemented vision for routines and procedures for grades 5-8.
  • Led schoolwide professional development sessions to promote best practices.

Dean of Instruction and Lead Mentor Teacher (7th/8th Science)

Nashville Classical Charter School
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Achieved over 80% proficiency and advanced scores on all EOU assessments.
  • Implemented daily instruction of HQIM - Amplify Science curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Provided observation and feedback for Science PD 5-8 to improve instructional practices.
  • Led Science Professional Development sessions for grades 3-8, fostering teacher collaboration.

Founding 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher

Nashville Classical Charter School
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Implemented Daily Instruction of HQIM: Amplify Science to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Achieved over 80% proficiency or advanced scores on all EOU assessments.
  • Established instructional vision and set high expectations for middle school science curriculum.

6th Grade Math Teacher - KACP

KIPP Antioch College Prep
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Implemented daily instruction of HQIM - Achievement First Math, yielding highest sixth-grade state test scores in network post-COVID.
  • Achieved significant improvement in student performance metrics for sixth-grade math across network.

7th/8th Grade Science Teacher - KNCP

KIPP Nashville Charter Schools - KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle School & KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle School
07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Implemented Daily Instruction of HQIM - Amplify Science, achieving over 80% scholar proficiency on EOU Assessments.
  • Developed procedures to enhance efficiency within Grade Level Team.
  • Facilitated collaborative development sessions for effective team functioning.

Education

Doctor of Education -

Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN
08.2024

Master of Arts - Teaching

RELAY Graduate School of Education
Nashville, TN
08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05.2016

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Data analysis
  • Educational technology
  • Project management
  • Instruction and leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Instructional coaching

Certification

Professional 6-Year Teaching License - Tennessee, 000705727, 01/19/22, 08/31/27, Middle Grades Science 6-8, Middle Grades Mathematics 6-8

Timeline

7th Grade Science Teacher

Uplift Infinity Middle School
07.2024 - Current

Vice Principal of 5-8

Nashville Classical Charter School
07.2023 - 06.2024

Dean of Instruction and Lead Mentor Teacher (7th/8th Science)

Nashville Classical Charter School
07.2022 - 06.2023

Founding 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher

Nashville Classical Charter School
07.2021 - 06.2022

6th Grade Math Teacher - KACP

KIPP Antioch College Prep
06.2020 - 06.2021

7th/8th Grade Science Teacher - KNCP

KIPP Nashville Charter Schools - KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle School & KIPP Antioch College Prep Middle School
07.2017 - 06.2021

Doctor of Education -

Lipscomb University

Master of Arts - Teaching

RELAY Graduate School of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of Arkansas

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