Shawn Wallis

•Math and Science instructor for grades 6 through 8 at school for gifted and talented students. •Effectively developed curriculum guides and course progression for both math and science programs. •Implemented and taught differentiated lessons for multi-age grouped classes. •Successfully participated in school reaccreditation through group and individual support.

Currently pursuing teacher certification for Math 4 - 8, and EC - 6 Generalist.

Teacher - 6th grade English Created and implemented Literature Units with emphasis on writing component Teacher - 7th grade Pre-Algebra Teacher - 4th and 5th grade Montessori (all subjects) Created and implemented lessons in all subjects for 4th and 5th grade Montessori classroom. Monitored and evaluated individual student progress to plan appropriate and differentiated lessons

• Instructor for 4th grade, six years. • Instructor for 3rd grade, one year. • Instructor for ESL course, 3rd and 4th grades, seven years. • Lower School Math Coordinator, overseeing vertical continuity, observing teaching methods, evaluating teacher effectiveness • Created and implemented thematic learning units for the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for 3rd and 4th grades. Created and implemented lessons in all subject areas

• Worked directly with attorneys in highly demanding and competitive legal services market. • Serviced client base comprised of law firms with offices worldwide to independent attorneys. • Expanded client base by marketing and direct business relationships. • Extended service lines to existing clients through sales, marketing, customer service. • Collaborated with support staff in multiple service areas to ensure quality control. • Trained new sales persons in marketing, customer service, database use.

• Instructor for grades 7 and 8 in Montessori setting. • Taught all subject areas, including but not limited to Math, History, Science, English and Grammar. • Created and implemented lessons and tests in all subject areas. • Worked closely with lead and team teachers to develop curriculum and course content. • Worked with students in group settings and individually to ensure content mastery, including after school tutoring.

• Art Instructor for grades 7 and 8, and 9 through 12, in an alternative school setting. • Established art program for new middle school, outlining needs, lessons and goals. • Structured lessons to meet special needs for ADD, deaf and ESL students. • Worked closely with other teachers to develop creative units in their subject areas. • Helped students to create and maintain portfolios. • Supervised and instructed teacher assistants.

• Lecturer for course Introduction to Art in Elementary Education, for education majors. • Instructed students in how to develop cross-curriculum lesson plans and study units, developing portfolios, evaluation methods and grading. • Guided students in how to create lessons emphasizing multicultural content. • Worked with students in group and individual settings, in and outside of the classroom.

Math 4 - 8 English 4 - 8 Generalist EC - 6

Secondary 1 is Montessori certification for teaching students ages 12 to 15.

Received my Master's degree with a 3.75 GPA.