SHELBY DOUGLAS

2744 Lot6 Benson Shady Grove Ave. , Jesup, IA 50648

Home: 319-269-5149 Cell: 319-269-5149
shelby.douglas2012@yahoo.com

OVERVIEW
Dedicated educator, skilled in curriculum development, instructional leadership, systems improvement, data-driven
instruction, and community engagement, looking to lead students and staff toward higher achievement.

EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 2016
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

READING ENDORSEMENT: KINDERGARTEN-EIGHTH GRADE 2007

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa

BACHELOR OF ARTS: EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 1994

University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa

GENERAL EDUCATION 1990

Mt. Mercy, Cedar Rapids, IA

LICENSURE
Administrator License with Evaluator, PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor
Standard License, PreK-Sixth and K-Eighth Reading

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Able to cultivate a shared vision.
Effective in balancing inquiry and advocacy.
Instructional Leader.
Experienced speaker.
Versed in the ORID (Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, Decisional Questions) framework of questioning.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Flexible and adaptive.
Adept in data analysis and using data to guide decision making.
Proficient in the use of technology.
Forward thinking.

EXPERIENCE
JESUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jesup, Iowa
Fourth Grade Instructor 08/2009 to Current
Developed and implemented lessons aligned to the Iowa Core and START principles.
Employed a broad range of research based instructional strategies to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Established and communicated high expectations for learning and behavior.
Fostered a growth mindset culture of learning within the classroom.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
 JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Jesup, IA
Early Childhood Instructor 08/2002 to 05/2008
One of two original teachers to Jesup's new prekindergarten program.
Instrumental in the development and success of the program, working collaboratively with Head Start.
Adept at helping parents with the decision to send their child to school.Worked to make the experience positive for
them and the child.
Created an environment that was stimulating, challenging, and tended to the development of the whole child.

JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Jesup , IA
Substitute Teacher 01/1996 to 05/2001
Substitute Teacher for Jesup Community Schools, subbing in all grade levels kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Held several long-term positions, one in special education at the high school, three long-term positions in middle
school, and a long-term position in elementary.

ST. ATHANSIUS
Jesup, IA
Substitute Teacher 01/1995 to 05/1997
Substituted in various grade levels as well as a long-term position in eighth grade
Instructed students in both academics and faith development.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Completed Master's degree in Educational Leadership with a 4.0 GPA
Attained reading endorsement to enhance and improve instruction.
Lead Jr. J-Hawk Expectations Assembly, Spring 2015 and Fall 2015.
Two-time school board presenter
Organized volunteers and oversaw the installation of Jesup's early childhood playground equipment.
Teacher of the Week 93.5 November 2012.
Donors Choose grant recipient January 2011.
Early Childhood Representative at Jesup Home and Business Expo April 2007.

HIGHLIGHTS
Grade level representative for Building Improvement
Team.
Accumulated 45 clinical hours in the Toronto, Canada
educational system, focusing primarily on effective
leadership in a culturally diverse population.
Worked collaboratively to develop and implement
school-wide positive behavior supports (PBIS).
Mentor teacher.
Active participant in PLC groups and grade level
meetings, working to keep groups focused on the
grade level and building goals.
Served multiple terms on the Elementary Climate
Committee and Child Study Team.
Member of Drake Continual Improvement Network.
Member of ASCD.
Various leadership roles outside of school.