Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Vita

I have had the opportunity to recently update my vita.  I have changed it, significantly, from the one I created during my Lamar Master's course.   A friend of mine, former principal and national consultant for several educational organizations (NMSA, College Board, etc.), advised me and gave me feedback.  I welcome your observations and edits...thanks, in advance, for your professional input.

Shelley Young Rex
3804 Summer Lane, Huntsville, Texas 77340
281-782-8965 (Cell)   936-436-9119 (Home)   936-295-3421 (Office)
shelleyrex@sbcglobal.net

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Superintendency coursework, Cohort 2,
Lamar University                                         2011           
Masters of Education, Educational Administration,
Lamar University                                         2009
Bachelor of Science, Education,
Texas A & M University                              1978

PROFESSIONAL  CERTIFICATIONS
Principal EC-12                                            2009
ILD/PDAS                                                   2009
Elementary Mathematics Grades 1 – 8               1978
(Life)                                                          
Elementary Self – Contained Grades 1 – 8         1978
(Life)                                                  
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
Academic Director – PK-12 Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies and Professional Learning,
Huntsville ISD                                                    2009 – 2010
District K – 12 Mathematics and Science Coach,
Huntsville ISD                                                    2007 – 2009
Educational consultant                                          2002 – 2010
    aha! Process, Inc. A Ruby Payne Company                      
Teacher/Math Coach/Title I,
Alvin Junior High, Alvin ISD                                1996 – 2004
Children’s Pastor, Grace Community Church,
Alvin, TX                                                           1993 – 1996
Part-time counselor, Alvin Community College,
Alvin, TX                                                           1992 – 1993
Teacher, GT Resource,
Mark Twain Primary/Alvin Elementary,
Alvin ISD                                                           1990 – 1992
Teacher, Walt Disney Elementary,
Alvin ISD                                                           1986 – 1990
Teacher, Bay Area Christian School,
League City, TX                                                  1983 – 1984
Teacher, Bay Area Baptist Pre-school,
League City, TX                                                  1982
Teacher, Holy Spirit Catholic School,
Jacksonville, NC                                                  1980 – 1982
Substitute Teacher,
Prince William County Schools, VA                       1978 – 1979

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Texas Association of Supervisors and Administrators     2007 – 2010
Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics          2007 – 2010
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics                2007 – 2010
National Science Teachers Association                         2007 – 2010
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development/TASCD                                       
                                                                             2007 – 2010
National Association of Secondary School Principals/TASSP                                                
                                                                             2009 – 2010
National Middle School Association/TMSA                 1997 – 2009

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed curriculum documents K – 12 in mathematics, science and social studies that include
benchmark assessments and process for creating common formative assessments              2007 – 2010
Developed monthly district vertical team meetings for mathematics and science               2007 – 2010
Facilitated the implementation of Flippen Blueprint training and Capturing Kids’ Hearts   2010
Wrote and awarded T-STEM Grant, Cycle 5, Huntsville ISD                                       2009
Implemented and developed Mathematics Coaches at grades K – 6, Huntsville ISD          2007 – 2010
Implemented and developed Science Coaches at grades 5 – 8, Huntsville ISD                  2010
Developed and implemented First Year Induction program for new teachers, Huntsville ISD     2008
Developed and implemented Math Training Wheels for new teachers, Huntsville ISD              2008
Developed and implemented Teacher Leadership Training, Huntsville ISD                            2008
Implemented Professional Learning Communities, Huntsville ISD                                       2007 – 2010
Implemented Kilgo Scope and Sequence, Data-Driven Decision Making and Assessment for
Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, Huntsville ISD                                                  2007 – 2010
Worked as a long-term academic coach for school improvement in mathematics (Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin)                                                      2002 – 2010
Trained and coached aha! Academic coaches                                                                    2008 – 2010
Alvin ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year                                                                       1999
Alvin Junior High, Teacher of the Year, Alvin ISD                                                          1999
Developed and provided campus-based weekly teacher induction training                             1998 – 2004
Walt Disney Elementary, Teacher of the Year, Alvin ISD                                                 1989
             
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS/ PUBLICATIONS
Developed and presented Mental Models in Mathematics for NMSA, NSCD, TMSA, CAMT, Under-Resourced Learner Summit and more than 50 school systems nationally                                                                                                   2006 – 2010
Presented more than 500 workshops and trainings in 37 of the 50 states for aha! Process
 (Dr. Ruby K Payne)                                                                                                2002 -2010
A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Learning Structures, Meeting Standardsand Raising Test Scores, Application of Learning Structures for Elementary and Secondary Mathematics, Problem Solving in Elementary Mathematics, Mental Model in Mathematics, Assessment Levels of Questions and Strategies for Student Understanding, Under – Resourced Learner, Research-based Strategies, School Improvement – Nine Systemic Processes to Raise Achievement, Academic Coach for Mathematics
Published article Mental Models in Math that Work in the TMSA Journal                        Spring  2008
Contributed to School Improvement Nine Systemic Processes to Raise Achievement           2010
Contributed to Mental Models in Math                                                                        2006
Developed 5 trainings for aha! Process, Inc.                                                                   2005 -2010
Texas Mathematics Initiative Lead Teacher                                                                   2001
Algebra Institute Trainer                                                                                            2001
Teacher Expectations Student Achievement (TESA) Trainer                                             2000 – 2010
Thinking Maps Trainer                                                                                             1999 – 2010
Cooperative Learning (Johnson and Johnson) Trainer                                                      1989
           
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
 Dr. Richard Montgomery, Retired Superintendent, Huntsville ISD                 
            rhmontgomery550@sbcglobal.net   550 FM 1791, Huntsville, TX  77340                          
 Dr. Juneria Berges, Assistant Superintendent, Huntsville ISD             
            jberges@huntsville-isd.org              441 FM 2821 East, Huntsville, TX  77320                     
Dr. Ruby K. Payne, CEO aha! Process, Inc.
rpayne@ahaprocess.com  4500 Ocean Drive 5A, Corpus Christi, TX  78412                                                                                             Linda Robinson, Consultant and  Retired Principal, Alvin Junior High School, Alvin ISD
lwrobins@swbell.net   608 Briarwilde  Ct., Alvin, TX  77511                                     


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5 comments:

  1. SheriJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Hello!
    It looks like you have a great deal of experience! I would suggest that where you have listed your work experience that you elaborate a bit on your responsibilities for each position. Good Luck!

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  2. Denise MustinJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    I like your use of the term "Professional Accomplishments" instead of awards or honors. That subtitle allows for your to include more than just honors. Congratulations on all your experiences. Although I agree you should probably expand on your work experience, I like the more simplified list approach you selected. It makes for an easier read for those in HR that will be reading many Vitas.

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  3. JulissitaJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Hi Shelley,
    You do have a wealth of experience! I would like to see something bolded so that they stand out, like the position, the title you hold, etc. I read in the book we should list certain things, but at a training I just went to at Lamar we discussed listing those things that have happened in the recent past, like maybe only going back five years and picking the ones that are the best! Because you have a lot to choose from that may be difficult. Finally add phone numbers on your references and if they are work or cell so if they want to call they can do so at that moment. Once they put your vita down they might forget about you and you don't want that tho happen.Looks great!

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  4. Becky PrenticeJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Wow! Your vita is very comprehensive. You model the importance of life-long learning. I would love to attend one of your sessions sometime because you have such a breadth of knowledge and experiences. Dr. Payne is going to be a guest speaker this summer for TASSP Board. I'm anxious to hear her again. BTW, I worked with Dr. Berges in GCISD (I was then Becky Rockaway). I had no idea she was now in Huntsville. Please tell her hello! Nice job!

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  5. leeholmanJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    You definitely do have a great deal of experience. Although your vita is impressive, I too would suggest adding bullets listing responsiblities associated with each position.

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