Shelly

I focus on the development of self with social emotional learning at the core, to parallel high-leverage instruction with high-interest lesson planning. I have seen tremendous success in turning scores around not only for my own classes but also for my ELAR department, especially with Emergent Bilingual students. I believe in developing the whole student/educator who gains self-efficacy and virtuousness.

What is the key to academic growth and achievement? It all starts and ends with positive leadership. In addition, I have remained current on all new information and technology associated with education. I have high engagement and my growth over 7 consecutive years with vulnerable students, despite COVID-19 pandemic. It is proof that an individual can thrive despite the circumstances if they are in a psychologically safe environment.

I am passionate about curriculum development and implementation, as I believe it is key to engaging the student. I have experience in monitoring the progress of the students and making improvements in the curriculum to enhance learning. Data drives all of my decision making, through common formative assessments, summative comprehensive assessments, and qualitative anecdotal notes as interpersonal connections are established. I have been able to pull lower students high and high students higher. I am a writing specialist and currently the entire middle school is writing to a strategy that I created. I have been influential with my team of teachers. My colleagues and I, at Dwight Middle School, developed and implemented the first known middle school writing center, led by student peers.

My State of Texas certifications include EC-4 Generalist, 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading and Social Studies, 8-12 English Language Arts and Reading, and K-12 English as a Second Language. I am enrolled in my second master’s at University of Texas at Permian Basin. I have a 4.0 working in graduate studies in English. Please google my published dissertation: Academic Performance of Low SES At-Risk Black and Latinx Students: A Case Study of Teachers’ Perceptions.

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I feel very strongly about ALL students receiving the best education possible, and I know that I have the training and experience to enhance your team. I have a passion for growing students and professionals. I am interested in a new adventure and exciting challenge. I am ready to lead your team.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: My name is Dr. Shelly L. . I am writing to apply for the English position. I have the relevant education and experience to meet the qualifications as an exemplary leader for your organization. I have completed the required 18 hours of graduate English at UT Permian Basin and currently teach Engl. Comp. 1301 for my junior college. I am certified to teach dual credit English. I have completed my doctorate in Education Organizational Leadership. I have a Bachelor’s of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught in public education for 17 years with a parallel collegiate teaching experience, teaching future teachers in the education program for Central Texas College/Texas Tech University Hill Country as well as preparing students for ENGL 1301 and 1302 through developmental reading and writing. I am currently an instructional coach/academic dean at a former Improvement Required by the state of Texas middle school in San Antonio. My first year at Dwight Middle School 2022-23, within South San ISD, we were one of the only middle schools in San Antonio to grow over 14% and we got out of Improvement Required with the state of Texas. In one year, I was instrumental in transforming academics and school culture, getting out of Improvement Required by the state of Texas in my first year there.
Under my academic leadership, to include the complete STAAR Re-design, Dwight Middle School is free and clear of federal and state comprehensive review. We are on the way this year to a “B” rating!

I am formerly a high school ELAR teacher with English I and College Prep seniors at East Central High School. Previously, I was an Instructional Facilitator and ELAR 7th grade teacher for Legacy Middle School, IR 3 Campus. I also turned the the Humanities department around at Legacy Middle School; my expertise is transforming a resistant student and team member. I am rooted in authentic leadership with a servant spirit.